Committees

Sabbatical Leave Committee

Sabbatical Leave Committee Guidelines

Please visit the 'Faculty' tab of MyMRU for the instructions and forms to submit sabbatical leave applications.

Membership 2023-2024

Member Position Term Start Term End
Chad London Provost and Vice-President, Academic Chair
Kenna Olsen Vice-Dean (Research), Faculty of Arts Ex officio
Adam Cave Vice-Dean (Academic), Faculty of Business and Communication Studies Ex officio
Gaye Warthe Vice-Dean, Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Health, Community and Education Ex officio
Gwen O'Sullivan Vice-Dean (Research), Faculty of Science and Technology Ex officio
Meagan Bowler Dean, University Library Ex officio
MRFA Representatives 
Peter Choate Member  July 1, 2023 June 30, 2025
Geoff Owens Alternate July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Faculty of Arts
Kari Roberts Member  July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Sabrina Reed Alternate July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Faculty of Business and Communication Studies
Reza Chowdhury Member July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Uthpala Tennakoon Alternate July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Jodi Nickel Member July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026
Ian Sherrington Alternate July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026
Faculty of Science and Technology
Manuel Diaz-Avila Member July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025
Carlos Videla-Rico Alternate July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025
Teaching and Learning
Deb Bennett Member July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025
Roberta Lexier Alternate July 1, 2022 June 30, 2025
University Library
Geoff Owens Member July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026
Kalen Keavey Alternate July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026

Meeting Schedule 2023-2024


Date Meeting
December 11, 2023 Granting Sabbaticals for 2024-25 - First Call
February 8, 2024 Granting Sabbaticals for 2024-25 - Second Call