UOIT ACADEMIC COUNCIL Candidate Statements for Teaching Staff Representatives The following statements are in alphabetical order by last name for each position. ACADEMIC COUNCIL – Business & Information Technology 2 Candidates 1 Position Andrew Hogue Dr. Andrew Hogue is an Associate Professor in the Game Development and Entrepreneurship program in the Faculty of Business and IT. Dr. Hogue was the Program Director of the Gaming Program from 2008‐2015, developed the Game Development Workshop, co‐founded LevelUP (Ontario’s largest annual student videogame showcase), is instrumental in creating procedures/policies in FBIT, and has helped secure over $6.4 million in research funding. Dr. Hogue represents UOIT in the provincial ONCAT committee for Game Education where he advocates for the creation of initiatives to support student transfer and retention. Ferdinand Jones I am seeking re‐election to the Academic Council for the period 2016 to 2019 to provide service. In this position, I will continue to serve and support the principal advisory body to the Board and on certain issues to exercise legislative authority delegated to it by the Board. Also, this position enables me to act in the best interest of the University in mind and support the Council’s decisions to the best of my ability. It is primarily, to these objectives that I am seeking the re‐election for the above period. Be well, Ferdinand Jones ACADEMIC COUNCIL – Science 2 Candidates 1 Position Pietro‐Luciano Buono Since arriving at UOIT in 2004, I have been a member of the Graduate Studies Committee and CPRC, both reporting to Academic Council. Having served as UPD for AIM and GPD for Modelling and Computational Science, as well as being Assistant Dean, I have a broad understanding of the Science disciplines and of the goals and challenges of the Faculty of Science. The institutional and faculty knowledge and experience I have obtained over the years will be beneficial to AC and enhance the governance of the university. Fedor Naumkin Was born in the USSR, received M.Sc from the National Research Nuclear University in 1987, and Ph.D in 1992 from the General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Worked in the GPI RAS (Moscow) until 1994, then had a few postdoc years in UK and Germany, arrived to Canada in 1996. After several years in the Universities of Waterloo (postdoc) and Toronto (visiting Assistant Professor), joined UOIT in 2004, now being Associate Professor of Chemistry here. Co/author of 70+ papers (560+ citations). Supervised multiple students some of whom proceeded to M.Sc and Ph.D in UOIT, Queens, etc. ACADEMIC COUNCIL – Faculty At‐Large 5 Candidates 3 Positions Mikael Eklund, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science I have served on various university committees including Curriculum and Program Review Committee, Graduate Studies Committee and Tenure and Promotion Committee, as well as Academic Council and Academic Council Executive. This service has been complemented by my work as Chief Negotiating Officer for the Faculty Association. Both sets of activities have provided me with a clear understanding of the workings of university structure and processes. I believe that Academic Council is at the centre of collegial governance at UOIT and I would ask you to allow me to continue to serve the interests of faculty and students for another term. Matthew Kaye, Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science With a background in applied thermochemistry and nuclear materials, I was invited to join UOIT in August of 2007. I am currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS). I have been active in committee work within FESNS and I was the academic council faculty representative for the 2014‐15 academic year, before leaving for a sabbatical year (2015‐16). Now, I am looking forward to being an effective representative on academic council, and will work hard to earn your support. Andrea Kirkwood, Faculty of Science Andrea Kirkwood is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science. Andrea has been core‐faculty at UOIT since 2008, and has taught 7 different undergraduate courses, as well as supervised 8 undergraduate thesis projects. Andrea has also supervised and co‐supervised 12 graduate students during her tenure at UOIT. At this point in her career, Andrea would like confer her years of teaching experience and wisdom gained to serve as a teaching faculty “member‐at‐large” on Academic Council. As a faculty member deeply invested in teaching and learning at UOIT, she aims to make important contributions that benefit students and faculty alike. Ramiro Liscano, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Since joining UOIT in 2006 I have experienced and participated in the change that has occurred at UOIT from a start‐up to an established university. Since 2012 I have held administrative appointments at the Faculty of Engineering as both Associate Dean and currently as Department Chair. In these appointments I have had the opportunity to formulate academic procedures and policies that affect the quality of undergraduate and graduate education, and define strategic research directions. Prior to UOIT I held faculty appointments at other universities and research positions in industry and government contributing to a diverse academic and research background. Victoria Smye, Faculty of Health Sciences Dr. Victoria Smye is the Director, Nursing Programs & Associate Professor, UOIT (since 2014). Her research focuses on health equity in mental health and addictions services as well as in primary health care. For example, currently she is leading a CIHR‐funded study entitled, Indigenous Men’s Health Narratives: Reclaiming our Lives conducted in collaboration with other researchers, community agencies and community members. Dr. Smye’s teaching has focussed on leadership, advanced practice nursing and public policy over the past several years. She has experience serving on many Boards and Committees and would welcome an opportunity to serve the University on Academic Council.