Committees

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 and Promotion Timelines

Tenure and Promotion Handbook

Tenure Forms and Timelines

Promotion Forms and Timelines

Membership 2023-2024

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 and Communication Studies
Paul Varella Connors Member July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Rachael Pettigrew Alternate July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Jodi Nickel Member July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Maggie Quance Alternate July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Faculty of Science and Technology
Michael Uzoka Member July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Jeff Pollock Alternate July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Teaching and Learning
Allison Dube Member July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Roberta Lexier Alternate July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
University Library
Katharine Barrette Member July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Geoff Owens Alternate July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
MRFA Representatives
Emily Hutchison Member July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Malinda Desjarlais Alternate July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024

Meeting Schedule 2023-2024

Date Meeting
December 13, 2023 Granting of Promotion to the rank of Professor
February 14, 2024 Granting of Credit to Probationary Period
TBD in May 2024 Granting of Tenure

For further information, contact:

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic
403.440.6858
provost@mtroyal.ca

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