Faculty News

Are you a Canadian academic with MS?

A research study is currently underway investigating how Canadian academics with multiple sclerosis (MS) negotiate the workplace.  A goal of the study is to increase understanding of workers’ experiences and employment-related decisions.  Interviews are being conducted with three groups of academics who have MS: (1) those who hold full-time academic positions; (2) those who hold part-time and contractually-limited academic positions; and (3) retired faculty members.  Interested in participating in a phone interview?  Want more information about the study?  Contact Valorie Crooks (778) 782-350, crooks@sfu.ca or Michelle Owen (204) 786-9973, m.owen@uwinnipeg.ca.

Michelle Owen Appointed to CAUT Committee

Michelle Owen, Sociology, has been appointed to the CAUT Women’s Committee for a three year term (with a possibility of one renewal).  The committee comprises at least eight members who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the status of women.  Michelle’s first meeting takes place this summer in Ottawa.