Faculty and School Structure Review
On May 4, 2026, the Board of Regents directed a review of the university’s faculty and school academic structure to assess whether it remains aligned with the university’s current and future needs.
The review will focus on organizational structure, not academic programs or course offerings.
A representative working group has been established, chaired by the provost and vice‑president (academic), to lead the review and develop recommendations. Updates will be provided regularly to Senate, the Board of Regents and the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ community.
Throughout the review process, a Brightspace shell will be used to keep the internal community up-to-date. Click here to join (MUN login required).
About the Working Group
The Faculty and School Structure Review Working Group consists of the following members:
- Jennifer Lokash, provost and vice-president (academic), working group chair
- Karen Bulmer, dean, School of Music
- Kelly Butler, interim special advisor on Indigenous Affairs
- Jennifer Buxton, engagement coordinator, Office of Engagement, Grenfell Campus
- Alyson Byrne, associate professor, Faculty of Business Administration
- Stuart Carney, dean, Faculty of Medicine
- Angie Clarke, associate vice-president, Academic and Students, Marine Institute
- Darcy Hallet, professor, Faculty of Science
- Nat Hurley, dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Jason Kielly, associate professor, School of Pharmacy
- Keith Matthews, director, Centre for Institutional Analysis and Planning
- Matthew Milner, grants facilitator, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Scott Neilsen, interim dean, School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies, Labrador Campus
- Julie Pitcher-Giles, interim dean, School of Arts and Social Science, Grenfell Campus
- Charlene Walsh, chair, Senate Committee on Course Experience
- Michael Woods, chair, Planning and Budget Committee of Senate
Timeline
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June 2026 |
Creation of working group |
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Summer 2026 |
Review and engagement |
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October 2026 |
Draft report to Board of Regents and Senate |
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Fall/winter 2026 |
Senate review to inform recommendations to Board of Regents |
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February 2027 |
Senate recommendations due to Board of Regents |
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Early 2027 |
Final report to Board of Regents for consideration |
Past updates
May 4:
View the Faculty and School Structure Review Working Group ToR.