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University Tenure and Promotion Committee (UTPC)
The University Tenure and Promotion Committee (UTPC) receives recommendations for applications for tenure and promotion from Tenure and Promotion Committees of academic units and from Deans. The UTPC makes recommendations to the President for tenure and decisions on promotion to Professor are made in accordance with processes outlined in the Tenure and Promotion Handbook and in the Collective Agreement.
Google Calendar of Tenure, Permanency and Promotion Timelines
Tenure, Permanency, and Promotion Handbook v3.0
Institutional Tenure and Promotion Criteria (updated August 2024)
Membership 2025-2026
| Member | Position | Term |
| Chad London | Provost and Vice-President, Academic | Chair |
| Faculty of Arts | ||
| Tanya Trussler | Member | July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 |
| Rob Platts | Alternate | July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 |
| Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation | ||
| Reza Chowdhury | Member | July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 |
| Karen Owen | Alternate | July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 |
| Faculty of Health, Community and Education | ||
| Jodi Nickel | Member | July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 |
| Genevieve Currie | Alternate | July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | ||
| Kartika Tjandra | Member | July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 |
| Jeff Pollock | Alternate | July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 |
| University Library | ||
| Katharine Barrette | Member | July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 |
| Richard Hayman | Alternate | July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 |
| MRFA Representatives | ||
| Emily Hutchison | Member | July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 |
| Scharie Tavcer | Alternate | July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 |
Meeting Schedule 2025-2026
| Date | Meeting |
| January 15, 2026 | Adjudication of Applications for Promotion to the rank of Professor |
| May 14, 2026 | Adjudication of Applications for Tenure |
For further information, contact:
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic
403.440.6858
provost@mtroyal.ca