Jennifer Copeland
Curriculum and Admissions Management
- Oversight of new course and program proposals
- Liaising with the University’s Curriculum Coordination Committee and Admissions Standards Committee
- Coordination of preparation and submission of materials to the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC)
- Other curriculum-related activities as required
- Oversee domestic transfer and articulation matters in consultation with the Registrar’s Office and the Director, Curriculum and Academic Scheduling
New Programme & Initiative Development
- Development of new initiatives and programmes in accordance with identified strengths and in coordination with the Strategic Enrolment Management plan
- Coordinating arts and science elements to be included in the Institutional Access Plan, and the Enrolment Planning Envelopes
- Exploration of alternative course delivery models and methods
- Providing assistance in coordination of funding requests
Graduate Studies
- Liaise with the School of Graduate Studies to enable and support graduate work within the Faculty of Arts & Science
- In association with Dean’s Office administrative support, assign and monitor the graduate teaching assignments (GTA’s) of all graduate students in the Faculty
- Work with Department’s Chairs and Program Coordinators, to ensure the optimal, efficient and fair use of GTA resources within the Faculty
- Coordinate with the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) to the extent needed, to ensure transparency in GTA resource allocation, and graduate student work assignments
Research
- Coordinate with the Office of the Vice-President Research on matters of importance, including involvement in major funding application selection and review processes
- Promote research productivity and creative activity across all disciplines in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Academic Advising
- Supervising advisors; indirectly supervising support staff
- Assessing performance
- Reviewing requests for substitutions, exceptions, and retroactive withdrawals with cause
- Managing academic probation and required withdrawals
- Hearing appeals
Necho Approvals
- Act as Dean’s designate, where needed, for one-over-one signing authority for expenditures by faculty members, Chairs, Coordinators
Searches
- Representing the Dean at teaching, research, and interview sessions for academic candidates
Professional Activities Reports and Salary, Tenure, and Promotion Tasks
- Assisting in the process for annual/biennial evaluation of faculty members, and in the management/operation of activities of STP Committees
Teaching
- Participating in the delivery of the undergraduate program (no more than one course per academic year)
- Instructing and supervising graduate students (at discretion, and in accord with needs of the program of research)
Research
- Maintaining an active research program, including publications and conference presentations
Public Relations/Advancement
- Attending, and occasionally hosting, public events on behalf of the Faculty and the University
Other Duties
- Miscellaneous duties assigned and undertaken as needed, for the efficient functioning of the Dean’s Office