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S&* March 19, 2009 Volume 41 Number 11 Publication Mail Registration No. 40062527 GAZETT A MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND PUBLICATION [£ER5R!?1 P\%£/ UNIVERSITY STORY TIME Honorary grad Andy Jones gave education students a look at the power of storytelling. GET FIT Allied Health Services put Hydro employees through a battery of tests to evaluate their fitness. BY THE BOOK Memorial's authors and editors are featured in our regular Books at Memorial feature. BOARD REPORT ON AUTONOMY RELEASED THE REPORT ON ISSUES surrounding university autonomy was released on the university's website March 10. The report was prepared by an ad hoc committee of Memorial's Board of Regents to invite discussion with the provincial government on strengthening the university's autonomy. In accepting the report, the Board of Regents passed a resolution that it would "seek to engage the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in a discussion of the recommendations." "I think the report presents a good starting point for further discussion with government" .^-^^^^^ "I think the report presents a good starting point for further discussion with government," said Bob Simmonds, chair of the Board of Regents. "There is no time line associated with that. Those kinds of discussions can happen over the next weeks and months. With the issues that arose with last year's presidential search, the university wanted to open a wide-ranging discussion on where changes may be contemplated to the governance of Memorial." Mr. Simmonds was appointed to the Board of Regents last fall after the report had already been commissioned and he required some time to review it before its release. "There has been great interest in this report, and I want to thank the university community, particularly the Senate and the Board of Regents, for affording me the time to review it thoroughly," said Mr. Simmonds, "and for supporting my suggestion that the report be forwarded to government in advance of its public release." "What we're releasing today is the original report of the committee," he said. "There were no changes made to it and none contemplated. But it was really important that we all understood what was in the report so we can engage in productive dialogue." Mr. Simmonds recently announced the start of a new presidential search which will use what he describes as an open, accountable process. He said a search committee of the Board of Regents is being appointed. That committee, aided by the top executive search firm in Canada, Janet Wright Associates, will consult widely to develop a presidential profile, recruit nationally and internationally, select a preferred candidate and recommend that candidate for the presidency. "The process we have defined to undertake this search is one that respects and reflects the autonomous nature of Memorial," said Mr. Simmonds. "We are confident that we will find a world-class candidate." The full contents of the report of the committee can be viewed here: www.mun.ca/marcomm/public_affairs/ issues/presidential_search.php. FIELD OF DREAMS Are you an environmental science student? Do you need to complete a field course to graduate? Why not spend the semester at the Bonne Bay Marine Station in Norris Point. Find out more on Page 6. New look for a 25-year tradition Changing Partners By Meaghan Whelan A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR and a financial whiz will be honoured by the Faculty of Business at this year's Partners reception. Charlie Oliver, CEO of Martek Morgan Finch Inc., will receive the Gardiner Centre's 2009 Newfoundland and Labrador Entrepreneur of the Year award in recognition of his career success. His nominator described him as a "serial entrepreneur" who has been involved in the establishment of more than 90 businesses in Newfoundland over the course of his career. The 2008 Alumni Honour Award recipient, S. Jane Rowe, is a commerce graduate with a passion for finance. Her enthusiasm and business-savvy have helped her progress through a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with Scotiabank. Ms. Rowe, who is now the executive vice-president, Executive Offices with Scotiabank, also remains active in the community. Ms. Rowe sits on the Board of Directors for Sierra Wireless Corporation, a public corporation listed on both TSX and Nasdaq exchanges and is a member of the Faculty of Business Advisory Board. This year's reception will differ from past years, with more opportunities for networking and interaction. "The business community has told me loud and clear that they want the opportunity to talk to some of our exceptional students, so this year we're trying something different," explained Dr. Gary Gorman, dean of the Faculty of Business. The reception will start earlier in the evening, at 4:30 p.m., and there is plenty of time for conversation and interaction. The reception will be followed by a presentation ceremony for the two award winners and organizations who have reached a milestone in the co-operative education program. Deloitte & Touche LLP, the provincial Department of Human Resources Labour and Employment and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be recognized for their commitment to hiring co-op students. Dr. Gorman is looking forward to recognizing these individuals and groups. "The Faculty of Business is fortunate to have such strong relationships with the local business community, and Partners is an opportunity to celebrate while also taking the time to recognize special individuals and groups who are making a difference within our faculty and community," he said. Partners takes place on April 2 at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland. Tickets are available by contacting Wanda Whelan at 737-2182 or wwhelan@mun.ca.
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Title | Cover |
Place of Publication | St. John's (N.L.) |
Description | 2009-03-19. MUN Gazette, vol. 41, no. 11; The official newspaper of Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
Subject | Memorial University of Newfoundland--20th century--Periodicals |
Location | Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Avalon Peninsula--St. John's |
Time Period | 20th Century |
Type | Text |
Resource Type | Periodical |
Note | Range: 1968-present, biweekly during the university year and monthly during June, July and August. |
Indexed In | Newfoundland Periodical Article Bibliography |
Sponsor | Centre for Newfoundland Studies |
PDF File | (14.84MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/mun_gazette/20090319MUNGazettevol41no11.pdf |
Transcript | S&* March 19, 2009 Volume 41 Number 11 Publication Mail Registration No. 40062527 GAZETT A MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND PUBLICATION [£ER5R!?1 P\%£/ UNIVERSITY STORY TIME Honorary grad Andy Jones gave education students a look at the power of storytelling. GET FIT Allied Health Services put Hydro employees through a battery of tests to evaluate their fitness. BY THE BOOK Memorial's authors and editors are featured in our regular Books at Memorial feature. BOARD REPORT ON AUTONOMY RELEASED THE REPORT ON ISSUES surrounding university autonomy was released on the university's website March 10. The report was prepared by an ad hoc committee of Memorial's Board of Regents to invite discussion with the provincial government on strengthening the university's autonomy. In accepting the report, the Board of Regents passed a resolution that it would "seek to engage the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in a discussion of the recommendations." "I think the report presents a good starting point for further discussion with government" .^-^^^^^ "I think the report presents a good starting point for further discussion with government," said Bob Simmonds, chair of the Board of Regents. "There is no time line associated with that. Those kinds of discussions can happen over the next weeks and months. With the issues that arose with last year's presidential search, the university wanted to open a wide-ranging discussion on where changes may be contemplated to the governance of Memorial." Mr. Simmonds was appointed to the Board of Regents last fall after the report had already been commissioned and he required some time to review it before its release. "There has been great interest in this report, and I want to thank the university community, particularly the Senate and the Board of Regents, for affording me the time to review it thoroughly," said Mr. Simmonds, "and for supporting my suggestion that the report be forwarded to government in advance of its public release." "What we're releasing today is the original report of the committee," he said. "There were no changes made to it and none contemplated. But it was really important that we all understood what was in the report so we can engage in productive dialogue." Mr. Simmonds recently announced the start of a new presidential search which will use what he describes as an open, accountable process. He said a search committee of the Board of Regents is being appointed. That committee, aided by the top executive search firm in Canada, Janet Wright Associates, will consult widely to develop a presidential profile, recruit nationally and internationally, select a preferred candidate and recommend that candidate for the presidency. "The process we have defined to undertake this search is one that respects and reflects the autonomous nature of Memorial," said Mr. Simmonds. "We are confident that we will find a world-class candidate." The full contents of the report of the committee can be viewed here: www.mun.ca/marcomm/public_affairs/ issues/presidential_search.php. FIELD OF DREAMS Are you an environmental science student? Do you need to complete a field course to graduate? Why not spend the semester at the Bonne Bay Marine Station in Norris Point. Find out more on Page 6. New look for a 25-year tradition Changing Partners By Meaghan Whelan A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR and a financial whiz will be honoured by the Faculty of Business at this year's Partners reception. Charlie Oliver, CEO of Martek Morgan Finch Inc., will receive the Gardiner Centre's 2009 Newfoundland and Labrador Entrepreneur of the Year award in recognition of his career success. His nominator described him as a "serial entrepreneur" who has been involved in the establishment of more than 90 businesses in Newfoundland over the course of his career. The 2008 Alumni Honour Award recipient, S. Jane Rowe, is a commerce graduate with a passion for finance. Her enthusiasm and business-savvy have helped her progress through a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with Scotiabank. Ms. Rowe, who is now the executive vice-president, Executive Offices with Scotiabank, also remains active in the community. Ms. Rowe sits on the Board of Directors for Sierra Wireless Corporation, a public corporation listed on both TSX and Nasdaq exchanges and is a member of the Faculty of Business Advisory Board. This year's reception will differ from past years, with more opportunities for networking and interaction. "The business community has told me loud and clear that they want the opportunity to talk to some of our exceptional students, so this year we're trying something different," explained Dr. Gary Gorman, dean of the Faculty of Business. The reception will start earlier in the evening, at 4:30 p.m., and there is plenty of time for conversation and interaction. The reception will be followed by a presentation ceremony for the two award winners and organizations who have reached a milestone in the co-operative education program. Deloitte & Touche LLP, the provincial Department of Human Resources Labour and Employment and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be recognized for their commitment to hiring co-op students. Dr. Gorman is looking forward to recognizing these individuals and groups. "The Faculty of Business is fortunate to have such strong relationships with the local business community, and Partners is an opportunity to celebrate while also taking the time to recognize special individuals and groups who are making a difference within our faculty and community," he said. Partners takes place on April 2 at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland. Tickets are available by contacting Wanda Whelan at 737-2182 or wwhelan@mun.ca. |