78 10 13233 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/4cabd0363467b48444ab895324718179.pdf d61a67d8543765d02f0179846cd21d05 PDF Text Text S EPTEMBER 1998 ~!!- A NEWSLETTER FOR lAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Dr. John Whitfield appointed Vice-President, Research & Development Dr. John Whitfield has taken on a new challenge. Effective September 1, 1998, he will be responsible for the planning, management, and administration of policies and programs related to research and development, and will report to Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert. "The appointment of Dr. Whitfield to this position is an exciting new chapter in Lakehead University's evolvement, " said Gilbert when the announcement was made on July 21, 1998. "Dr. Whitfield's proven dedication to Lakehead University and the city of Thunder Bay as well as his strong sense of community will strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones for mutual benefit." Inside Laurie Hill ...2 Dr. Bill Montelpare ...2 Contribution to Research Awards ...6 Last year Whitfield served as interim president. From 1991-97 he was Lakehead's vice-president (academic). Those reporting to the vice-president (research and development) include Dr. Connie Nelson, dean of graduate studies and research (on matters related to research), Moe Ktytor, director student placement and cooperative education, Rob Zuback, coordinator of alumni services, and Laurie Hill, development officer. Whitfield sees the "wedding" of research and development functions on campus as "a step forward" because it moves Lakehead into the same configuration that governments appear to be expecting: finding matching funds (in the private sector) to support funding from government sources. He cites the federal government's Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) initiative, the provincial government's Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund, and other initiatives in the recent provincial budget as examples of a fundamental change. Says Whitfield: "It's not the business of going to companies and asking for handouts. It means finding out what their needs are, what we can deliver for them, and how it may be helpful for both of us to work together." From a personal point of view, Whitfield is looking forward to the task. He says he knows Lakehead University, the university system and the community as a whole "quite well." And now he is looking forward to increasing his knowledge and experience of fund raising and friend raising. "Clearly the research side of the university has been, and m~st continue to be, an integral part of the strategic plan. As well, external relations and development have to be part of the plan." -- Frances Harding Student Orientation theme honours Paul Shaffer photo on page 8 �-.;adl•M#+-t-----------------NeN Staffand Farulty Laurie Hill Development Officer It is fitting that Laurie Hill should be raising funds for the Chancellor Paterson Library, since it was her love of books that drew her to Lakehead in the first place. Hill is a graduate of Lakehead's Library Technology diploma program and spent two years working in the Faculty of Education Library while taking courses part-time for a BA. In 1977 she moved to St. Joseph's Hospital and has been working in the health care sector ever since. Most recently she served as director of communications for the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital and before that she was manager of community relations and development at McKellar Hospital. Hill notes the similarities between hospitals and universities saying that hoth are faced with the challenge of continuing to meet their mandates in the face of diminished resources. Nevertheless, she is "thrilled" to be working at Lakehead, especially in the Development Office. She believes passionately in the importance of Lakehead both to the city and the region and says, "It is important we do what we can to keep our University healthy." In addition to co-ordinating the Library's $300,000 Electronic Access Campaign, Laurie Hill will be following up on the $3.2 million Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) campaign to make sure that pledges are paid before March 31 , 1999. This is crucial if Lakehead is to benefi t from the matching funds being made available by the Government of Ontario. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 2 Laurie Hill was born and raised in Thunder Bay and completed a BA in English and sociology at York University in 1975. She is married to Bryan Wyatt, sports director at CKPR Radio, and they have an eleven-year-old daughter, Felicity. Laurie Hill's office is located in the Avila Centre and she can be contacted by telephone at 343-8913 or by e-mail: laurie.hill@lakeheadu.ca Dr. Bill Montelpare Director of Kinesiology Dr. Bill Montelpare doesn't beat around the bush when asked what he wants to accomplish as director of Lakehead's School J of Kinesiology. He L - - - - - = ' - - -- . . J says he wants to make Kinesiology the most respected program on campus and the best one in Canada! Perhaps his confidence comes from having started his career -- and having met his future wife -- right here in Thunder Bay in the late 1970s. Bill and Nancy Montelpare graduated from Lakehead University with Honours Bachelor of Physical Education degrees in 1980. From there Bill went to the University of Ottawa for a MSc in Exercise Physiology and then on to University of Toronto for a PhD in Community Health. For the last 12 years, Bill Montelpare has been teaching at Brock University in St. Catharines where he developed an interdisciplinary program combining biology, community health and administration. The Health Studies program, he laughs, didn't win him friends in the Registrar's Office but it was extremely popular with the students, especially RNs who wanted to pursue a self-directed, parttime course of study on health-related topics as they worked toward a BA. Montelpare sees enormous potential at Lakehead and is pleased to be coming in at a time when a new president has been appointed and, in his words, "the University is in a state of flux." He has a high regard for the faculty and staff in the School of Kinesiology and sees his job as helping them to reach their goals while charting a new direction for the role of Kinesiology in the health sciences. "It really feels like we're coming back home," says Montelpare, "and that is such a wonderful feeling." Bill and Nancy Montelpare have two daughters, Krista, 14, and Erin, 12. Dr. Bill Montelpare's office is located in the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and he can be contacted by telephone at 3438481 or by e-mail: wmontelp@flash.lakeheadu.ca Coming Up in the Fall issue of the Nor'Wester Magazine A profile on Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Margaret Atwood's Convocation Address to the Class of '98 Nor'Westers Home and Away Schedule 1997-98 Alumni Donor List �-----------------¥WM•■ #¥-1------------------ Staff Appointments During June, July and August and early September employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Sandra Walters Senior Technician, Paleo-ONA Laboratory, Anthropology Dr. Ryan Parr Co-Director, Paleo-DNA Laboratory, Anthropology Heath Higgins Software Technician, CTRC Annette Ratz Coordinator.Community Health Nursing in First Nations & Northern Clinical Practice Program, School of Nursing Jayson Gard Women's Volleyball Coach, Athletics Lori Kapush Secretary, Languages and Women's Studies Thomas Pavletic Instructor, Native Access Program for Engineering RenatoPullia Program Coordinator, Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre Jason Eagles Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre Lakehead University will contribute three acres of land between the Avila Centre and Balmoral Street as the location for the new Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre. In June it was announced that FedNor is contributing $71,500 to NOTC to help small and medium-sized businesses embrace technological change through the adoption and use of new and emerging technologies. For more information contact Ray Rivard 343-8128. GreatGrads FutureAlumna Dr. Mary H. Bluechardt Marianne Ariganello A Lakehead graduate, now an associate professor at the University of Regina and program head of the adapted area of concentration in the Faculty of Physical Activity Studies, is the first recipient of a newly established award •· the University of Regina Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Public Services. Dr. Mary H. Bluechardt completed a HBPHE in 1980 and a MSc in 1983 at Lakehead before completing a PhD at the University of Toronto. Her husband Cliff Bluechardt (ForTech'80, HBPE'83, BEd'84) is also a Lakehead graduate. The Alumni Association has chosen an outstanding graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, to receive the Alumni Entrance Award valued at $5,000. Marianne Ariganello has been on the honour roll since Grade 9 and wants to study Chemical Engineering. Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Charles Tallon Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Adina Franceschina Head Athletic Therapist, Athletics Department GregShalay Chief Operating Engineer, Campus Development Department Holly Laird Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Juanita Lawson Coordinator Counselling Services, Student Services Timo Miettinen Supervisor of Networking and Research, CTRC Heather Brown Secondary School Liaison Officer, Registrar's Office Last year she was one of four students who represented Northwestern Ontario in the Canada-wide Science Fair held in Regina. She says she chose Lakehead because it was highly recommended to her by those who had attended the University. Lakehead University, September, 1998-Page 3 �Mike Blower, Student, LUSU Executive Brent Compeau, Student From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Ella Uremovich, Unionized Staff Becky Hurley, Non-unionized Staff Corinne Fox, Aboriginal Management Council Jackie Dojack, Board of Governors Bill McDermott, Board of Governors Dr. Jim Gellert, Acting Vice-President (Academic) This is the first of what I am sure will be many articles by me in the Agora designed to inform the Lakehead University community. First of all, let me thank those of you who have made my welcome to the University and to Thunder Bay a most sincere and warm one. The pleasant attitudes coupled with the warmth and sincerity have gone a long way to dispel any potential misgivings about accepting the Presidency here. There is much we have to do together, and I get the sense that it will be possible to bring about meaningful change. One of my concerns has been the condition and appearance of the campus. While the deferred maintenance items will require new outside support, we have made strides, thanks to the commitment of our custodial and grounds' staff, to make the campus more presentable. Clean buildings and manicured grounds go a long way to mitigate the impact of the deterioration of the physical plant. For those addicted to nicotine, new cigarette disposal boxes are going up that should alleviate the butts that litter the grounds. Please use them! I will be making every effort to convince Queen's Park that the Council of Ontario Universities' concern about deferred maintenance is particularly acute at Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 4 Lakehead. Hopefully, we will see movement on that front in the near future. Perhaps the most critical initiative of this academic year will be the Strategic Plan process and development. It is my intent to ensure that all will have access to the process and the effort is focussed and designed to change the University's direction to position it effectively for the future. The Strategic Planning Committee will have representation from all sectors. I would like to thank all those who allowed themselves to be nominated for the Committee. Those who did not wind up on the Committee should have much to contribute nonetheless, and I ask you to be involved in the overall planning activity. Members of the steering body include: Dr. Fred Gilbert, President (Chair) Dr. Ken Brown, faculty member, Forestry and the Forest Environment Dr. Hope-Arlene Fennell, faculty member, Education Dr. Ali Mirza, faculty member, Engineering Dr. Bill Montelpare, faculty member, Arts and Science Dr. John Whitfield, Vice-President (Research and Development) Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services Dr. Bahram Dadgostar, Dean of Business Administration (Faculty Dean) Dr. David Kemp, Acting Dean of Arts and Science (Faculty Dean) Dr. Connie Nelson, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Joy Himmelman, Director of Student Services Kerrie-Lee Clarke, Director of Institutional Analysis Pentti Paularinne, Registrar David Heald, Alumni Association member from Thunder Bay (one seat open for Alumni Association member from the region) Beverley Stefureak, Secretary (nonvoting) These people were selected or appointed to provide a balance of new and established perspectives, youth and experience, as well as gender. It should be a dynamic group. All steps in this complex process will be open, and I will comment on progress in future articles in the Agora. Professor Gerry Phillips, faculty member, Business Administration Dr. Margaret Johnston, faculty member selected by LUFA continued on page 5 �________________ _ _ j _ z - • • - • Z - r -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - From the President's Desk Lakehead University Centre for Analytical Services continued from page 4 Some changes have been made in central administration. Dr. John Whitfield is the new vice-president (research and development). This position will strengthen our relationships with external agencies and help the University further grow its research as well as co-ordinate efforts in fund raising, alumni affairs, and University promotion. Lakehead must be viewed as a valued partner with industry, government, business, and First Nations' interests. There have been a few titular changes to reflect position functions. For example, Kerrie-Lee Clarke is director of institutional analysis and will provide data and analytical input to the decision-making process and will be particularly important in making information available for strategic planning. Joy Himmelman is, again, solely director of student services, a full-time responsibility. Institutional Analysis, International Activities (Dan Pakulak), and Communications (Denise Bruley and Frances Harding) all report directly to the president. Bev Stefureak will function as my executive assistant. It is my hope that these personnel changes will assist the University in conducting its business, create a more efficient and effective working environment and better co-ordinate key functions to position and market Lakehead. I look forward to getting to know you, the University, the City, and the region better. It is my expectation that Lakehead has the ability to become a global player in higher education without losing sight of its Northwestern Ontario roots. Together we must articulate the vision and mandate of this institution and position it for long-term success. The future should be both exciting and productive. I Highlights from the LUCAS Annual General Meeting held September 3, 1998 The Installation ofthe President and Vice-Chancellor of Lakehead University DR. FREDERICK F. GILBERT will take place on Saturday, October 31, 1998 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Following the Installation Ceremony, the Chancellor welcomes all members ofthe University Community to the Chancellor's Luncheon to be held in the Main Cafeteria at Lakehead University 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. While revenues for 1997-98 were five per cent lower than last year, the long-range forecast shows an increase in gross revenue, and a steady rise in all the intrinsic values this unique partnership of university laboratories and research teams offers the community. These include: - additional funds for the purchase of research equipment, - access to up-to-date facilities by undergraduate and graduate students, - increased research opportunities for faculty, - job creation and training opportunities for students and graduates, - an enhanced image of Lakehead University. This year, two new members joined LUCAS: The Resource Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, directed by Ina Chomyshyn, and LEVTEK. LEVTEK is managed by Peter Levis in association with the Chemical Engineering Department and offers specialized pulp testing to regional pulp and paper operations. Two bursaries supported by the Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC) and the Lakehead University Environmental Lab (LUEL) were created this year and to date $46,000 has been contributed in support of student financial aid. Information about these and other projects will be covered in future issues of the Agora. For more information about LUCAS, visit their website: www.lakeheadu.ca/-lucas or contact Allan MacKenzie at 343-8853. Lakehead University. September, 1998- Page 5 �---------------;M■•■fli+ - ------------- ------ New Awards for Research The Senate Research Committee announced in April, 1998, the commencement of annual Contributions to Research Awards recognizing outstanding recent research activity by Lakehead faculty. Up to three awards of $100 each will be given annually. These awards recognize research accomplishments in the previous three-year period, in contrast to the Distinguished Researcher Award that is typically given for accomplishments over long time spans. All faculty members, including sessionals, are eligible for nomination except for members of the Senate Research Committee. Only one person per department or program may be nominated in a given year. For more information refer to the Research Office website or contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. 1998 Contributions to Research Awards Dr. Said Easa Civil Engineering Dr. Said Easa is an outstanding researcher and scholar who, during the last three years, has published 32 articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to peer-reviewed books, acted as editor of six books sponsored by national and international engineering societies, published seven articles in professional magazines, and presented 11 papers in technical conferences. Easa has developed a joint graduate program in transportation engineering at the master's level between Lakehead University and Carleton University in Ottawa that is currently under review by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS). In 1993, Easa established a PhD program in transportation between Lakehead University and Egypt where Egyptian students (financed by Egypt) come to Lakehead for two years to conduct their dissertation research, co-supervised by him and an Egyptian faculty member. One student has already graduated (in 1996), and another is currently working at Lakehead. During the past three years, Easa supervised or co-supervised four graduate students at Carleton University and Ain Shams University in Egypt. He has also supervised a NSERC postdoctoral fellow who is the first in the history.of Lakehead University to be tenured in the Faculty of Engineering. Lakehead University, September. 1998 • Page 6 Editor's note: The infomation presented in this article is taken from the recipients' nomination letters. �--------------~--¥MM•M;A¥.-i----------------- Dr. Frederick Holmes English Rick Holmes is a recognized and internationally regarded expert on postmodern British fiction, most notably the work of A.S. Byatt, John Fowles and Martin Amis. His considerable work over the past three years culminates in his most recent publication, The Historical Imagination: Postmodernism and the Treatment of the Past in Contemporary British Fiction. This book published by an important university press is a significant contribution to the considerable contemporary scholarship focussed on the vexed question of the place of history within current literary culture. Holmes' work seeks to find valid and useful methodological frameworks within the shifting and dissolving conceptual categories of postmodernism. Dr. Azim Mallik Biology Azim Maffik is one of the most productive members of the Department of Biology. In the past three years he has had three refereed book chapters published and 19 articles either published or accepted in refereed journals. As well, he has delivered eight invited lectures. Maffik is very active in the international and national research community, both as a collaborator in research and as the organizer of the Second World Congress on Allelopathy which will be held at Lakehead in August, 1999. Mallik is an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario and Memorial University for the purpose of supervising graduate students at the PhD level. He has reviewed numerous manuscripts for nine Canadian and international journals and organizations. Photos by Peter Puna Finally, it should be noted that he has supervised four MSc theses at Lakehead and has attracted two postdoctoral fellows. Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 7 �- - -- - -- - - -- - - - , - i W d l • M # i - 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - -- --- Nor'Westers Home Games in October October 9-10 Girls Pizza Hut High School Basketball Tournament Friday: 3 pm Sat: 9 am - 7 :30 pm October 17 Zanatta Alumni Games Mens and Womens Basketball October 17 Lakehead Wrestlers vs U of M Dual October 30-31 Lakehead hosts Forest Fire Evacuees It's not unusual for Native communities to find refuge on campus during the forest fire season. But this year, in light of the city strike, residence staff took on the added responsibilty of planning recreational activities for approximately 228 people from Lansdowne House First Nation who spent 11 days at Lakehead University in July. Some of the activities organized by Lakehead staff included swimming, day care services, strawberry and sage picking outings, visits to Kakabeka Falls and Mount McKay, bingos, and movies. Many organizations were involved including VON, Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Versa Campus Services (now called ARAMARK) was expecially cooperative, delivering meals to 15 of the elders who were not able to walk to the main cafeteria. Lakehead Late Show without David Letterman Residence programmer Brent Evans {left) and LUSU VicePresident of Student Issues Michael Lyons (right) met with Paul Shaffer in August when he was inducted into the Victoriaville Walk of Fame. Shaffer will visit the University later this fall for the dedication of a seminar room on the ground floor of the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts. The room will be named in honour of his mother, Shirley Eleanor Wood Shaffer. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 8 Lakehead Volleyball vs Ottawa 8:30 pm New Book A new book by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Anita Beltran Chen entitled From Sunbelt to Snowbelt: Filipinos in Canada has been published by the Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary. The book is a collection of Dr. Chen's published articles and conference papers about Filipino Canadians based on her research for the past 20 years or so. Despite the fact that the Philippines has been consistently ranked as one of the top 10 source countries of immigrants to Canada since the 1970s, limited attention has been given to the study of this particular ethnocultural group. In his Foreword to the book, Professor Wsevolod lsajiw of the University of Toronto writes, "... up to now, there has been no major, systematic sociological work in the English language on the Filipinos in Canada and Anita Chen's essays go a long way to fill this gap.... " The book is an important source of reference to those who are interested in ethnicity and multiculturalism in Canada, both within and outside academia. Copies of the book are available at the Alumni Bookstore. �- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1- ¥ W M • M M . i - 1 - - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - - - International Activities Department Expansion Wendy Bons, administrative assistant, and Alex Pasquali, international student advisor, have joined Susan Burton, special project assistant, in the Department of International Activities. They report to Dan Pakulak. Articulation Agreements Signed During the summer, Lakehead signed ~n agreement with Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, and with Belgrade University in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. According to Prof. Crandall Benson, the agreements involve the forestry departments of each institution and will provide the opportunity for faculty and students to become involved in faculty and student exchanges, and in mutually agreeable academic activities. Lakehead, through its articulation agreements with 18 countries, is connected to about 45 universities around the world. Gifu Program Once again Lakehead hosted a successful summer program for Japanese students from Gifu University of Education and Languages, although enrolment was down slightly from last year. This year 28 students were enrolled in the 13-week program and 15 students took part in the 4-week program. Educational Fair Lakehead will once again take part in North America's largest educational fair that has attracted over 22,000 people. It will be held September 22-23, 1998, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Host Families Needed Are you interested in being matched with an International student to participate in a mutually rewarding cultural exchange? For information contact the International Student Office at 343-8958. Staff Welcome Students Staff members from across the University, as well as friends of Lakehead in the community were kept busy during the Labour Day weekend meeting flights and buses, bringing in international students from all over the world. Despite anxieties caused by the shutdown of Air Canada and Northwest, students were in great spirits and positive about their decision to come to Lakehead. The International Activities office is happy to welcome them all and to keep our doors open with help when needed. Honours & Awards Publications Encyclopedia features work by Lakehead Engineering Faculty Dr. V. Rao Puttagunta (Chemical Engineering) has had four papers from his research work on Bitumen Viscosity and Upgrading published in the prestigious Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design which is indispensable to chemical engineers involved with process development and plant design everywhere in the world. The papers were co-authored with Dr. Birbal Singh (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Adango Miadonye, Commonwealth Research Fellow. During the summer Miadonye left Lakehead to take up a position as Instructor of Chemical Engineering at University College of Cape Breton in Sydney, N.S. Exhibitions Duluth Art Exhibition features Lakehead Faculty Ann Clarke, Alison Kendall, Roly Martin, Mark Nisenholt and Mavourneen Trainor were among the 14 Thunder Bay artists chosen to exhibit their work at the University of Minnesota Duluth this summer. The show was held from June 6 to August 2 at The Tweed Museum of Art, one of five units of the University's School of Fine Arts. Other Thunder Bay artists included in the "1998 Tweed Contemporary Artists Series" were Damon Dowbak, Pauline Horricks, Catherine Kozyra, Fritz Lehmberg, Lucia Masucci, Joan O'Doherty, Sean Randall, Raimo Saharinen and Roy Thomas. Dan Pakulak accepts an honorary doctorate from Gennadii P. Kutsev, rector of Tyumen University, Siberia. Honorary Doctorate Dan Pakulak, Lakehead's director of International Activities, received an honorary degree this summer from Tyumen State University in western Siberia. Only three honorary degrees have ever been given to "foreigners" and Pakulak is the first North American to receive one. The honour was given to Pakulak for his service to the University which dates back 10 years when Lakehead first established contact. Since that time about 10 students from Tyumen have studied at Lakehead. Pakulak is the author of a book on Siberian Religion which was published in Russia. Civil Engineering Students win National Award Two 1998 civil engineering graduates, Kerri Ruddy and Carl Gibbons, won the second prize at the national undergraduate student presentation competition held at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, in Halifax, June 10-13, 1998. The presentation was based on a project in the final year of their degree program supervised by Dr. Said Easa with assistance from Dr. Vasser Hassan, a postdoctoral fellow at Lakehead. The award includes a cash prize and a certificate, and the abstract of the students' presentation will be published in a future issue of the Canadian Civil Engineer magazine. Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 9 �--G•M•M ■+-1------------------ First-class Students land NSERC Summer Jobs by Kris Ketonen Thanks to an award program offered by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), five outstanding students found jobs with Lakehead faculty this summer. They included physics majors Alvin Lau and Allan MacDairmid, geology major Mariah Mailman, and the chemistry department's Andrew Schach and Colin Vitols. "I think the NSERC program is great;' said Schach who along with Lau just completed his second stint as an NSERC award recipient. "It gives students a chance to see what the research field is all about." The five students used their awards for a 12-16 week period this summer while working with professors who also hold NSERC research grants. According to Lakehead's Undergraduate Scholarship/Awards Officer Tracey Marks, students interested in the program usually have to find an NSERC-funded professor who agrees to sponsor them. However, in some cases, it is the professor who will approach a student and suggest that he or she apply. Physics major Alvin Lau was one of five students to receive an NSERC award this summer. He worked with Dr. Werden Keeler on ultrafast optics research. multiphoton excitation laser system, while Colin Vitols was helping Dr. Jeffrey Banks of the Department of Chemistry. said. "I was going to hold off on graduate work for financial reasons, but then I found out that NSERC also offers graduate scholarships." "It's a fantastic experience," says Vitols. "because it allows you to see how things work in an applied setting." Schach echoes the sentiment. "The NSERC experience has been invaluable and it has changed my original goal;' he said, adding that he was interested in becoming a chiropractor, but now wants to continue his education to the Master's level. MacDairmid is also excited about the program."! wanted to do some work in this field. I probably wouldn't have got this particular job without NSERC," he said. Marks says the program helps students to clarify specific areas of interest within their discipline and often provides an opportunity for them to work with graduate students. Once the application has been submitted, the students' summer job prospects are in the hands of a special Lakehead Senate committee which assesses the applicant. Students are usually selected just after Christmas. The program is open to all students who have a minimum B standing, although competition for the five places is stiff and most students selected have an overall A average. This summer Alvin Lau found himself working with Dr. Werden Keeler of the Department of Physics developing a "It's definitely been helpful in making the decision to do graduate work," Vitols Lakehead University. September, 1998 - Page 10 Has it worked? This fall, Alvin Lau is studying medicine at the University of Toronto. NSERC also funds a similar program for employing undergraduate students where the student is placed in an industrial setting with a host company. For a list of approved companies and more information about the Industrial Research Awards Program contact Tracey Marks at 343-8923. Kris Ketonen is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. �- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - S W d l • M ; W Z - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FarultyAppointments The following appointments were approved by the Board of Governors Executive Committee. The appointments are for three years from July 1, 1998, to June 30, 2001. Visit The "New" Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. A. Gilbert The renovations to The Chancellor Paterson Library have been completed after four years of moving books, desks and staff. The Library is in the process of organizing all collections in their final locations and preparing signage for the Main Floor. Highlighted below are some of the sources and services you will find on each floor: Chair of Chemical Engineering First/Main Floor Dr. K. Fedderson Chair of English Circulation Desk Dr. S. Mansour Reference Desk Chair of Electrical Engineering Reference Collection Dr. S. Tsang Indexes and Abstracts (Print and Electronic) Chair of Mechanical Engineering Online Catalogue Dr. A. Gillies Current Newspapers Chair of Civil Engineering Microforms Dr. B. Lorch Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Service Chair of Geography Statistics Canada and Census Publications Dr. L. McDougall Second Floor Periodicals Director of Nursing - back issues are on the main part of the floor Dr. P. Mah - the single current issue is in the ucurrent Issues Reading Room" Chair of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. D. West Third Floor Books with call numbers from A to L Chair of Political Science Fourth Floor Books with call numbers from M to Z Professor N. Bonsor Fifth Floor Administrative Offices Chair of Economics Bibliographic Processing Dr.T. Dunk Northern Studies Resource Centre Chair of Sociology Ground Floor Government Publications (CODOC) Storage Collections Dr. I. Newhouse Chair of Kinesiology Tours for Faculty Trivia Question: What did Susan Lister, Bill Bragnalo, Rita Blais, Sandi Covino, Heather Williams, Jim Squier, Tony Gillies, Rhonda Kelly, Rebecca Counts and Leslie Dack have in common in 1987-89? Answer: They were the members of the Board of Directors during Nanabijou Childcare Centre's first year of operation. Find out more about their Anniversary celebration on page 12. If you would like to arrange for a tour of the Library please contact Gisella Scalese, Orientation Librarian, at 343-8147 or gscalese@sky.lakeheadu.ca Library Instruction for Classes The library can help your students make their way through the masses of information available and can also help to acquaint your students with important library resources in their subject area. If you would like to arrange a subjectspecific library instruction session please contact Gisella Scalese, Orientation Librarian, at extension 8147 or gsca/ese@sky.lakeheadu.ca. Watch for future announcements about the Official Opening of the Library Lakehead University, September, 1998- Page 11 �Calendar of Events "Literary Modalities of Praise" Conference Lakehead University October 2-4, 1998 The Department of English is hosting a conference that will engage a critical inquiry into the purposes and paradoxes of praise, not only among literary discourse communities, but also within literary texts and contexts. Constance Rooke of the University of Guelph will give a keynote address at the banquet on Friday night. On Saturday and Sunday, papers will by given by faculty from Canadian universities as well as Cambridge, Cornell, and the University of Minnesota. Lakehead faculty presenting at the conference include Prof.Susan Tiura, Prof. Joan Dolphin, Dr. Kim Fedderson, and Dr. Michael Richardson. The event is being sponsored by Lakehead University, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the Valhalla Inn. For information contact Dr. Alice den Otter, Department of English, at 343-8281 . 1998 15, No. 7 SEPTEMBER VOL THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Publications Officer Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer: Happy Birthday Nanabijou Denise Bruley October 3, 1998 Administrative Assistant Nanabijou Childcare Centre has been offering peace of mind to faculty, staff and students through licensed, quality, affordable childcare right here on the campus for the past 1O years ... and they want to celebrate! In honour of its 10th anniversary, the Board of Directors and staff at Nanabijou Childcare centre have planned a Birthday Party. All alumni of Nanabijou as well as those who may someday be alumni, are welcome to join us in the Agora on Saturday, October 3, between 1 and 3 p.m. for an afternoon of refreshments, fun and birthday cake followed by a tour of Nanabijou Childcare Centre. As a non-profit organization developed and and administered by parent and community volunteers, the Centre wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone from the Lakehead University and Thunder Bay community who donated the past 10 years worth of time and talent to make Nanabijou Childcare Centre a reality. NEXT SUMMER... Lakehead University will host the Second World Congress on Allelopathy: Critical Analysis and Future Prospects August 9-13, 1999 Betty Hygaard Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop Send us your news. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is October 1, 1998. Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P785E1 For information contact Dr. Azim Mallik at the Department of Biology at 343-8927. Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Allelopathy refers to any process involving secondary metabolites of plant, fungal and microbial origin that influence growth and development of other plants and microbes. Research in allelopathy includes production, accumulation, degradation and function of secondary Fax: (807) 343-8999 metabolites, and their significance in natural and seminatural ecosystems. Biological control of undesirable plants and microbes in agricultural, forestry and ecological systems is part of the objectives. Lakehead University, September, 1998 - Page 12 _, • Tr O J a n '.J ? v e 1 o Pm 2 n t E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.15 No.7 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Dr. John Whitfield appointed Vice-President, Research & Development, a message from the President, and updates on research. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-09 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. J. Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0b57b521d9d06bc5486cf82d333e2f99.pdf 6def5602398f99e310694d4c1e653ed1 PDF Text Text OCTOBER 1998 ANEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead in Partnership with Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in the Thunder Bay region and enhance the University's academic interests in the health sciences area." Inside Dr. Gillian Siddall ...2 Greg Shalay ... 2 Dr. Michael Stones ... 3 A Writing Life ...6 "Basically, we've set up a mechanism for the transfer of land," said Gilbert. "What we retain is an interest in joint venture opportunities that might occur on that parcel of land, where the two parties would share equally in the opportunities. It is LAKEIIEAD UNIVERSITY something that is mutually """" beneficial ... and I'm looking forward to future Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Regional developments that will link the Regional Hospital Hospital have come to an understanding that will ,with Lakehead in a very productive way." lead to a partnership agreement involving the Ron Saddington, president and CEO of Thunder transfer of 60 acres of land for the purpose of Bay Regional Hospital, thanked Lakehead for its building and operating a new acute care hospital. generosity, noting that the parcel of land is valued The land would be transferred to the Regional Hospital under the terms of a partnership agreement that would see Lakehead University retain an interest in commercial development opportunities that may occur as a result of the hospital's presence. "What we will be able to accomplish is exciting;' said Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert at a joint news conference held on September 30, 1998. "Both parties are pleased that this understanding has been reached as it will benefit health services at approximat~ly $3 million. The understanding, he says, gives Thunder Bay Regional Hospital room to develop a "hospital campus" and the potential of developing a unique set of relationships with the Northern Ontario Medical Program (NOMP), Family Medicine North, Health Sciences North as well as Lakehead University and Confederation College. The partnership agreement must be approved by the Lakehead University Board of Governors and will be on the agenda for its next meeting. -- Frances Harding �New Staffand Farulty Dr. Gillian Siddall Department of English It didn't take long for Or. Gillian Siddall to get involved with the arts community in Thunder Bay. As Lakehead's newlyhired specialist in Canadian literature, she was happy to oblige when asked to introduce author Carol Shields at a University fundraising dinner in September. Both women share an interest in the writings of Susanna Moodie. Born and raised in Dundas, Ont., Siddall completed a PhD at the University of Western Ontario in 1995. For the last seven years she has been teaching at the University of Guelph where she completed a bachelor of arts and a master's degree. Siddall feels good about her move north and is settling in nicely to Thunder Bay. Her course load includes a first-year writing course, a third-year course on Canadian poetry and a half course at the graduate level on Canadian pioneer literature. In addition, she will be teaching two modules of a graduate course entitled Research, Theory, and Professional Skills. One of her goals this year is to publish a book based on her dissertation about Canadian pioneer literature. Another is to conduct research on the history of the Canadian Pacific Hotels and the connection between that corporate entity and the shaping of national identity in Canada. Along the way, she might even have time to pursue her interest in jazz singing. Gillian Siddall was co-founder of the highly successful Guelph Jazz Festival, now celebrating its fifth year. Lakehead University, October. 1998. Page 2 Gillian Siddall's office is located in the Ryan Building, Room 3038, and she can be contacted by telephone at 343-8440 or by e-mail: gil/ian. siddalf@lakeheadu.ca Lost Grads from the Class of '65 Anton Henry Brink Kenneth Cleary Greg Shalay Brent Phillips Coates Chief Operating Engineer Hussein Said David Ronald K. Eger Gordon Harle As Lakehead's chief operating engineer, Greg Shalay has 14 staff reporting to him and is responsible for the Power House which controls the University's heating, cooling and electrical distribution systems. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Shalay is a first class stationary engineer who has spent most of his working life looking after steam plants. Prior to signing on with Lakehead University in July, he spent about 20 years working at the Abitibi mill in Thunder Bay. Shalay's wife Nancy is a part-time student at Lakehead majoring in psychology and they have two daughters, both of whom are interested in travelling. The eldest daughter Andrea is enrolled at The University of Western Ontario but is spending a year studying in England at the International Studies Centre at Herstmonceux Castle. The youngest, Tonya, has an exchange student from Germany staying with her now and is planning to spend the winter term in Karst, Germany. The Shalays live on a farm in Kaministiquia where they look after 23 head of beef cattle, Greg Shalay is also secretary to the Board of Directors of the Kakabeka Credit Union. Greg Shalay's office is in Room 2001 B in the Power House and you can contact him by telephone at 343-8404. Hazel Hebden John Hillier Peter Rooney Hindle Walter Mathew lsotalo Osmo Kankkunen Wallis James Lancaster John Ahlan Lindstrom Graham L. Longmire Dennis Mazurkewich Penny S. McAuley (Grace) Mark G. Morrison Kenneth P. Mucha David William Mutch Robert G. Newstead Ronald Edward Perry Gordon Matt Petersen Joyce Ray Robert Eugene Ruault Maurice W. Salavador John M Shoup Barnett Smith Chari E. Spicer Edward Michael Swiatlowski Donald R. Walduck Next May, Lakehead will celebrate its 35th Convocation. In recognition of this occasion the Nor'Wester Magazine is planning a feature article that will report on all 73 members of the University's first graduating class. Unfortunately, we have lost contact with 30 members of the class whose names are listed above. If you know the postal address, fax, telephone number, or e-mail address of anyone on this list, please contact: Frances Harding telephone: 343-8193 fax: 343-8075 e-mail: frances.hardlng@lakeheadu.ca �Dr. Michael Stones Professor of Psychology and Director of NECAH Serendipity played a part in attracting one of Canada's foremost gerontologists to Lakehead University this fall. When Dr. Michael Stones' resume arrived by fax in the Psychology department without a covering letter, the faculty just assumed he was applying· for a job. Little did they know the Waterloobased professor was simply trying to send his CV to the Sociology department to comply with the requirements of being one of their external examiners! But the more Michael Stones thought about it, the more he liked the idea of moving to Lakehead University to teach in the Department of Psychology and to direct the activities of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH). Born and raised near Nottingham in England, Stones completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Sheffield. From 1974 to 1994 he taught at Memorial University in Newfoundland where he was co-founder of the Gerontology Centre. In 1994 he moved to the University of Waterloo to work with the Department of Health Studies and Gerontology. Michael Stones sees potential for an expanded gerontology program at Lakehead that would "fill the void" in Ontario and attract undergraduate and graduate students from across the country. He thinks NECAH should be receiving more recognition for its teaching activities and is planning to work with others to formulate a five-year plan. He has already submitted two proposals for funding and is excited about getting a successful aging assessment program on the Internet. Issues surrounding quality of life, aging and happiness have always fascinated Stones, and while he enjoys basic and applied research, you can tell he gets a lot of satisfaction out of helping people. An example is a recent book he coauthored with his wife Lee entitled Sex May be Wasted on the Young. Drawn on more than 100 interviews with people between 40 and 85 years old, the book takes a candid look at the challenges of mid-life and later life sexuality and explains "sexual ageism." Stones has worked as a clinical psychologist in England and has taught at universities in England and Canada. He is senior scientist at the University Institute of Social Gerontology of Quebec in Montreal, and has contributed to more than 100 publications and numerous presentations on gerontology. Dr. Michael Stones has an office at Health Sciences North, telephone 343-2127, and in the Olga Merz School of Nursing Building, telephone 343-8994. You can reach him by e -mail: mstones@sky.lakeheadu.ca Campus Development Update by Grant Walsh, Executive Director, University Services During the past summer, Campus Development undertook a number of improvements and repairs to our facilities which may be of interest to the University community. Major Capital Works Chancellor Paterson Library The final phase of renovations to the Library saw the completion of the main floor and the reorganization of various services and collections. This speciallyfunded project has enabled us to modernize and upgrade library facilities, as well as to address serious problems of air quality and accessibility. If you haven't yet done so, you are encouraged to have a look at the new first floor as it is quite impressive. Kinesiology Project Kinesiology renovations at the C. J . Sanders Fieldhouse involved the creation of a new lab space with the installation of an upper floor within the auxiliary gym. The new lab facilities will accommodate adapted learning and motor learning studies, as well as multiuse purposes. The lower area now constitutes a renovated weight room/ fitness facility. This project also involved improvements in accessibility to the building, change room repairs and air quality upgrades. Other Repair and Renewal Projects We also completed a number of smaller projects around campus, including elevator safety upgrades, structural repairs to the lake side patio and rigging repairs to the theatre in the Bora Laskin Building. This fall, we will complete repairs to the president's balcony as the deteriorated brickwork has become a safety concern . In addition, an upgraded fish counter system will be installed in Lake Tamblyn in early November. Lakehead University, October. 1998-Page 3 �- 4 · • · • · i -t---- -- - - - - - -- - - -- - - From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As can be seen in another article in this issue of the Agora, Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital have reached agreement on the terms of reference for the transferral of 60 acres of land to the hospital. The agreement is designed to maintain the University's interest in any developments on the site which go beyond the hospital and its accepted ancillary activities. I am pleased that we have been able to complete this important agreement as it will have many mutual benefits for the hospital, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Coincident with the start of the strategic planning process were data on Lakehead's 1998-99 enrolment figures. The "shortfall" of some 200 students from the budget model used for this fiscal year means a decline in revenue from projections of about $700,000. Needless to say, this will impact our ability to reduce the deficit and eliminate the debt burden caused by the early retirement program. In order to deal with the situation, I have, after consultation with the Administrative Executive Committee, initiated a position hold and review procedure. Unlike a freeze, the hold and review procedure will allow positions to be filled based on a prioritized needs analysis. It will be contingent on deans and directors to make the case to fill vacancies, and I will expect the viceLakehead University, October. 1998 - Page 4 president (academic) and the administrative directors, in consultation with their units, to be responsible for the prioritization process. While the Strategic Plan should establish criteria for position review, circumstances do not allow us to wait for that outcome. Indeed, it should not be expected that business of the University will halt pending completion of the Plan. We must continue to progress and make decisions in the best interests of Lakehead. The budget preparation for the 19992000 fiscal year will require the development of 95% budget scenarios for each budget unit. Although it could be useful, we cannot countenance a zero-base budget exercise at this time. Instead, consecutive budget cycles utilizing such an approach allow incremental decisions that can accumulate over time to provide for significant reallocation. Units will have to make critical decisions on how to meet a 5% reduction but will have the opportunity to make the case for enhancement beyond the 95% base by providing 98%, 100% and 103% budget scenarios. This process will provide a mechanism for reallocation to fund critical areas of the institution. The Senate Budget Committee will provide important recommendations related to university priorities and should have the preliminary output from the strategic planning process to help in providing criteria for assessment. Assessment (accountability) is also a subject I want to address in this issue of the Agora. Staff will have noticed that performance is being reviewed this fall. It is my expectation that performance reviews will occur annually and in such a way as to not only evaluate performance but also to provide a mechanism for discussion of performance and expectations as well as, where necessary, constructive assistance to enhance performance. Therefore, faculty and administrators will be expected to undertake serious annual reporting and review procedures. Just as I expect my performance to be assessed annually, I expect others' to be as well. If we are to develop a sound, responsible merit-based system of recognition for performance, it is important that these reviews be substantive and meaningful. If we are accountable as individuals, it goes a long way to making the University overall accountable. My Installation (Inaug uration) as Lakehead's fifth president will occur at the end of the month. Of course, all members of the University community are invited, but if you are unable to attend, and would like to read my address, it will be reported in this space in the November issue. I would welcome your response and feedback to what I have to say or your perceptions of my administration as its direction becomes apparent. Either send me a memorandum or e-mail me with your thoughts or ideas, and I will respond directly or in future articles of the Agora. Finally, my congratulations to the student volunteers who participated in the Shinerama Campaign. Over 200 of you collected $7,139 for Cystic Fibrosis research and treatment and showed the broader commitment of the University to respond to community needs. My sincere thanks for your excellent efforts. ■ Dr. Gilbert's e-mail address: fred.gilbert @lakeheadu.ca �-----------------.z•••■,■z-f------------------ Honorary Degrees A Call for Candidates The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit the names of suitable candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at the spring Convocation in May of 1999. It would be helpful if as much information as possible could be provided about each candidate proposed. All suggestions will be carefully considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send your proposals, as soon as possible, to the attention of Dr. David Twynam, Chair, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Bursaries/or Metis Students The Melis Nation of Ontario has donated $100,000 to Lakehead University to create an endowment that will fund bursaries for full-time Metis students. The money will be matched by the Ontario government under the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF). This year $6,000 is slated for distribution and next year $12,000 will be given out. For more information contact the Financial Aid Office. New Farulty and Staff During September and early October employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Diane Dixon Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment Peter Smith Technologist, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Gary McDonald Caretaker, Campus Development Department "Wear a Smile for UNICEF" by Ellen Liman, Thunder Bay UNICEF Coordinator If you're looking for UNICEF volunteers in Thunder Bay, Lakehead University is a great place to start. With the energetic support of students and faculty, Thunder Bay UNICEF has launched a yearly community event called "Wear a Smile for UNICEF." UNICEF isn't asking people to fund raise, wear a "peal-and-stick" label, or "dress down." Instead it's challenging every citizen in Thunder Bay to put one loonie in a UNICEF box. People will know by the smile on friends' faces that they're helping UNICEF help children. Dr. Frederick Gilbert has kindly agreed to be honorary co-chair of the October UNICEF campaign. His suggestion to ask Mayor Ken Boschoff to join him as cochair was an inspired one, and will make for an even stronger city event that may establish a closer link between the city and University. For the second year University students in residence will hold a "penny war" for UNICEF. This challenge between residences to raise the most pennies is a popular event, and last year raised $640 for UNICEF. Students "went the extra mile," even rolling and counting mounds of coins, a gesture much appreciated by local UNICEF penny rollers! Residence programmer Brent Evans says students hope to exceed last year's total. Mike Lyons, vice-president of student issues at LUSU, has another unusual UNICEFfundraiser planned. For a $10 ticket Lakehead students will be able to join a GRUB crawl to local restaurants to sample finger foods. A bus will take participants on this eartery tour, and large size UNICEF "People boxes" will be worn by more adventurous riders! Third-year kinesiology students from basketball coach Lou Pero's sports administration class will plan and run a UNICEF Play Day for Thunder Bay Children, to be held October 17 at Hillcrest Park. The Lakehead students will be leading children in "shirtball" games, using balls made from rolled up shirts. Pray for sunshine! UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has worked for over 50 years to improve the lives of the world's children. The only UN agency devoted solely to children, UNICEF is entirely dependent on voluntary donations. UNICEF is focusing this year on the problem of child labour. To learn more about the work of UNICEF, please consider two publications -- The State of the World's Children, and The Progress of Nations, which were recently donated by Thunder Bay UNICEF to the Chancellor Paterson Library. Lakehead University, October, 1998 -Page 5 �- - -- - - - - -- - - - - - , - ; • • • - • ; -r - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - Library Renovations Long Overdue In the early 1990s, it was recognized that The Chancellor Paterson Library building was in dire need of repairs and upgrading in order to meet current safety standards. In addressing these safety issues, it became apparent that other concerns such as asbestos removal, and mechanical and electrical upgrading would also have to be addressed. In 1993, after much lobbying efforts by the Library and the University administration, Lakehead University received a jobsOntario capital grant from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities totalling $1.3 million. Visit The "New" Chancellor Paterson Library by Gisella Scalese This funding was for the removal of asbestos and renovation to the ground, fourth and fifth floors. In 1996, the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training provided $2.8 million to fund the completion of the asbestos removal and renovation. The upgrades to the building allowed for the Library to analyse its usage of space and more effectively reallocate its collections and services. The reference desk has been relocated to a more central position on the main floor. Since the move, staff have noticed an increase io the number of questions being asked by Library users. Changes to the main entrance include improved stairs and ramps. The new doors allow for improved accessibility to the building. �------------------,--ZMM•■#Z------------------The circulation desk has been redesigned to provide faster and more efficient service. _l P-"" ---~- - - -- - ; ; ; : : - --- --.,,.,..- "/ Stand alone workstations are available to accomodate the various non-networked electronic resources held by the Library. Through the Library's new ERL server, students can access periodical indexes and abstracts on many different topics. Searching is made easier with more efficient computers and user-friendly search software. New books and current issues of newspapers are now located on the main floor along with large tables to accomodate their use. Lakehead University,October, 1998- Page 7 �The Serials Crunch The Ongoing Struggle to Maintain our Library Collection by Anne Deighton, Chief Librarian A flat-lined acquisitions budget and the vanishing purchasing power of an anemic Canadian dollar is creating a crisis for The Chancellor Paterson Library. The most critical victim of this struggle is our current subscriptions. The following are the cold hard facts of our current reality: •• The annual books and periodicals budget has not seen an increase in five years; Political Science Student Wins International Letter Writing Competititon Tami Saj is $1000 richer thanks to a suggestion by Learning Assistance Centre Coordinator Geraldine White. During the summer, White suggested that the second-year student enter the Garaventa AccessABILITY international letter writing competition, designed to help promote better understanding of the many challenges students with mobility-related disabilities must face and overcome. Saj placed third in the post secondary category and for her efforts earned a $1 ,000 (U.S.) scholarship. Saj has lived with a disability all her life. Born with spina bifida, she began using a wheelchair at 16. Now 24, Saj wrote that she does not make her disability an issue in anything she does. "I believe this helps people feel free to relate to me on a person to person basis ... it is a more open approach to disability issues." •..1 have discovered that I, myself, am the key to my successes and failures in life, not my disability ... it is simply the only life I've got, for better or worse, so I might as well make the most of it.... "This essay is not just words - I have lived according to this philosophy all my life. It has helped me in many areas of life. It has made me a stronger, happier, successful person. I represented Canada twice at the Paralympics in swimming (for which I am now in the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame), I am currently a university student looking to become a constitutional lawyer, I am very active in my volunteer commitments, and I am politically involved. And I am looking forward to a happy, healthy and successful future!" This fall, Saj transfered to the University of Victoria where she plans to study law after finishing an undergraduate degree. Congratulations Tami! Lakehead University, October. 1998 • Page 8 -- The annual price increase of journal subscriptions has been in double digits for the past 10 years; -- Roughly 80% of our journal purchases are billed in U.S. dollars; •• Since 1989 we have cancelled approximately 900 journal titles; -- In May of 1998 the serials vendors were projecting an 8% increase in journal costs for the 1999 subscription year; •• By September the projected price increase had escalated to a staggering 17.5% (due largely to the fall of the Canadian dollar); •• The Library is in the unfortunate position of having to identify more journal titles to discontinue. Do not despair. There are other options. The Library is actively exploring options other than our current ownership approach to providing journal articles. We are investigating several document delivery alternatives. Document delivery will provide quick access to journal articles from journals we have had to cancel as well as from journals we have never subscribed to in the past. This approach marks a shift in the collection development practice from the "just in case" purchase of published journal titles to the "just in time" buying of specific articles. Document delivery coupled with a table of contents service should help in meeting the Library's responsibility to be an information provider to its faculty and students. It is hoped that a document delivery provider and the necessary funding will be in place by the end of the year. Stay tuned for further details. �-------------------¥¥«•-•4 - - L - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - History Professor Awarded "Canada in the World" Grant Dr. Ron Harpelle . has received a grant under a joint initiative of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSH RC) established in June, 1998. no regional account which fully appreciates the scope and significance of the West Indian diaspora in Middle America. As a social historian, Harpelle is interested in the way communities adapted and how individuals "navigated" their way in the environments of larger, often hostile Hispanic communities. He explores the ways in which culture, language and skin colour figured prominently in the West Indian immigrant's processes of adaptation and integration. Harpelle has written several papers and articles on his research and has a manuscript which is being considered by McGill-Queen's University Press. The Canada in the World Grants are designed to support young Canadian researchers study emerging issues that will determine the future of relations between Canada and the nations of Asia and Latin America. With the assistance of a SSHRC grant received in March, 1998, he will publish a monograph entitled The West Indian Experience in Central America. In the future he hopes to examine the experiences of West Indian Immigrants in Canada. The award, which could be as high as $27,000 over a three-year period, will enable Harpelle to continue his research on Central American West Indian communities in Belize , Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The "Canada in the World" Grants program recognizes the challenge Canada faces in a globalized world and the increasing degree to which domestic social and economic policies are shaped by international forces. He'll also be creating a website in order to help establish a network of contacts among researchers interested in this subject. Harpelle's work focuses on the migration of English-speaking West Indians along the Atlantic coast of Middle America between 1850 and 1950 when approximately 500,000 British West Indians went to Middle America and Panama in search of jobs and economic security. During the course of this long migration, the English-speaking West Indian immigrants established vibrant AfroHispanic communities along the Atlantic coast of Middle America. Although studies have been conducted primarily on Panama and Costa Rica, there is as yet, The program is aimed at "new" scholars and post-doctoral fellows supported by SSHRC. "The evolving world is no longer divided into 'North' and 'South'," said IDRC President Maureen O'Neil. "The problems that affect the South touch us as well, and we need to develop a better understanding of all the factors impacting on Canada's relations with Asian and Latin American countries. Canada can anticipate future directions only if we nurture and consolidate Canadian research capacity in this area." For more information visit the SSHRC website: www.sshrc.ca This article was prepared with the help of Tim Mignau// who worked with the Office of Communications in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Planning a Trip to Cuba? Two universities in Cuba, which have an agreement with Lakehead University, would appreciate papers and presentations by Lakehead University faculty. If you are planning to take advantage of the weekly direct flights running between Thunder Bay and Cuba starting December 17, and would like to make contact with faculty and students at the Universidad de Matanzas and the lnstituto Superior Pedagogico, contact Dr. Ron Harpelle at 343-8691. Photography Workshop with Freeman Patterson Thunder Bay's Circles of Confusion Photography Club is offering a photographic and visual design workshop with the world-renowned photographer Freeman Patterson on Sunday, November 22, 1998 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Lecture Theatre. Lunch & coffee included. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door and can be purchased at Primary Foto Source, telephone 3457041. Canadian Institute for International Affairs Public Lecture \ Dr. Laure Paquette Assistant Professor of Political Science, Lakehead University, will speak on Nato Expansion in Central Europe Monday, October 19, 1998 8p.m. Senate Chambers, Room UC- 1001 Everyone Welcome. Admission Free Lakehead University, October, 1998-Page 9 �A Writing Life Dinner and Conversation with Carol Shields by Jolene Davis, MA'98 A worthy cause was at the heart of a successful fundraiser hosted by the Lakehead University Women's Studies Program in September. According to Dr. Helen Smith, who organized the event, the money raised from this event will go toward undergraduate scholarships in Women's Studies and library acquisitions of books and journals. Approximately 240 people attended the evening to hear Canadian author Carol Shields. Who better to encourage female students to pursue public voices than the Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg and the award-winning author of numerous novels, plays and short stories? Shields is also the recipient of several honorary doctorates while her awards include the Canadian Authors' Association Award for fiction, the Marion Engel Award, the Governor General's Award for fiction, and the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Or. Gilbert, president of Lakehed University, officially welcomed Carol Shields on behalf of the University and Thunder Bay communities. Then Dr. Gillian Siddall of the Department of English introduced Carol Shields as an author whose work has made a "powerful contribution to developing the female literary tradition in Canada, ... [i lluminating] the experiences of Canadian women that are often left in the blank spaces of our history and our national identity." With a specific interest in the female literary tradition, Shields believes fiction is an "act of redemption" and she is personally interested in "writing away the invisibility of female lives." Shields spoke of women's writing, women readers, and her experience as an author. She shared her observation Lakehead University, October, 1998 - Page 10 Carol Shields is flanked by two professors at the centre of the Women's Studies program at Lakehead -- Professor Pam Wakewich, the past coordinator (right) and Dr. Helen Smith, the current coordinator. that female authors differ from male authors in two main areas of writing: they are much more likely to use a personal tone in their writing and they frequently choose the interactions between people as their subject matter. She feels that women writers naturally write about the sorts of things that women readers wish to hear -- the daily lives of "ordinary people," especially other women. Women authors connect with women through writing of the "texture of their lives." As an author, Shields is interested in the current state of Canadian literature. She describes the field as "never healthier." As for women's writing, she feels that it is especially popular just now because it gives readers a "fresh outlook" and is "more aware of itself ... less in danger of its substance falling off the edge." Of her own work, Shields believes that "human beings are mysterious and complicated" and her duty as a writer is "not to solve their problems" but to add to the sum of human understanding about our complicated search through life. "A Writing Life -- Dinner and Conversation with Carol Shields" was sponsored by Women's Studies, the Dean of Arts and Science, and the Valhalla Inn. Special thanks go to Women's Studies graduate students, Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore, the Northern Women's Bookstore , Mavourneen Trainor-Bruzzese (Visual Arts), Laurie Hill and Cathy Trojan (Development Office), Denise Bruley (Communications), Lori Kapush (Secretarial), Peter Puna, Gail Zanette and Lily Ciddio (Graphics), LU Print Shop, and Danny Johnson on piano. �Scholarship Dr. Seimer Tsang (Mechanical Engineering) presented a paper entiled "Thermal Management of the Electric Ford F-100 Truck" at the Biennial Conference of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering, CSME Forum 1998, in the Thermal Systems and Applications II Session on Friday, May 22, 1998, at Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto. Last November, Professor Joan Dolphin (English) presented a paper in Paris on Michael Ondaatje entitled "The Use and Abuse of Myth in Michael Ondaatje's In the Skin of a Lion." The Conference was organized by the Institute du Monde Anglophone of the Sorbonne and sponsored by the French Centre d'Etudes Canadiennes. The theme of the conference was the work of Canadian author Michael Ondaatje, and participants came from France, England, Germany, Italy and North America. Three Lakehead faculty gave presentations at the Crossroads in Cultural Studies Conference in Tampere, Finland, June 28-July 1, 1998. Dr. Doug Rabb (Philosophy) presented a paper together with Professor Dennis McPherson, (Indigenous Learning), entitled "Native Philosophy: Western or Indigenous Construct?" and Dr. Patricia Vervoort (Visual Arts) presented a paper entitled "Aesthetic Warriors: The Battle for Identity." Dr. Raija Warkentin (Anthropology) organized a session entitled "Immigrants from Eastern Europe in the Western Countries" and presented her paper "Russian Immigrant Women In Finland." In their coverage of the conference, the Finnish National radio chose her project to be the subject of a discussion which was broadcasted nationwide in the "Suomi Tanaan" (Finland Today) morning program. Dr. Terry L. Hill (Sociology), coordinator of the undergraduate minor program in Gerontology, NECAH, presented a workshop entitled "Training Support Group Leaders and Community Development" at the 8th Annual conference of Bereavement Ontario Network, Geneva Park Conference Centre, Orillia, Ontario, October 7-9, 1998. Hill is the founder and current facilitator of the Panic and Anxiety Support Group in Thunder Bay, and continues to offer seminars and consultations in the areas of grief, bereavement, community development, and the sociology of the body. Dr. Medhat Rahim (Education) presented a session entitled "Some Cultural Contributions of Babylonian Mathematics and Social Sciences to the Civilization of Humankind" at the International Conference on Mathematics Education, History of Mathematics and Cultural History of Mathematics Informatics, in Beijing, China, April 26-30, 1998. The educational management and leadership publications of Dr. Douglas Thom (Education) are now being distributed in over a dozen countries. In 1997 to 1998 information about his TELC and TLCC leadership models was disseminated to East African universities. This information included the "Thom Theorem" and four corollaries based on his book Leadership Worldwide: The Christian Conscience Factor (Hong Kong Council for Educational Administration, 1996), as well as Thom's Christian Leadership Resolution. Throughout his 25-year career in education, Douglas Thom has served at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Hong Kong and has supervised many graduate dissertations. Visit the Lakehead University website for more information on faculty research www.lakeheadu.ca The Northern Social Work Collection Three books sponsored by the Lakehead University Centre for Northern Studies in collaboration with the Department of Social Work are being used in course curricula at Lakehead and in other programs at universities across Canada. The series is unique in offering topics relevant to Northern social work and has provided an opportunity for Lakehead faculty, students and community social workers to write and to co-author chapters representing social work practice in the north. The three books are Northern Social Work Practice edited by Keith Brownlee and Roger Delaney; Issues in Northern Social Work edited by Roger Delaney, Keith Brownlee and M. Kim Zapf, and Strategies for Northern Social Work edited by Keith Brownlee, Roger Delaney and John A.Graham. Forthcoming volumes will include Northern Social Work Practice with the Elderly and Northen Social Work Practice with Northern and Rural Communities and Organizations. Lakehead University, October, 1998-Page 11 �Calendar of Events Department of Music Lumina Concert Series 1998-99 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Subscriptions and tickets are available from the Department of Music. Complimentary parking. For information call 343-8787 1998 VoL. 15, No. 8 O CTOBER T HUNOER B AY, ONTARIO, C ANADA ISSN 0828·5225 October 20 John Goulart, Guitar November 8 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Joseph Tang, Piano (Ontario Young Artist Competition Winner) Publications Officer Frances Harding Note: 2 p.m. November 24 Communications/Special Events Officer: Krystyna Tucka, Piano Denise Bruley (Eckhardt-Gramatte National Music Competition Winner) Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Nor'Westers' Home Games LU Print Shop October 17 Zanatta Alumni Games Women's Basketball: 6:30 p. m. Men's Basketball: 8:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball: 4 :30 p.m.October 30-31 Women's Volleyball Lakehead vs Ottawa at 8:30 pm Send us your news. October 30-November 1 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is November 1, 1998. Saxon Super Eight Women's Basketball Editor, Agora Friday & Sat: Noon, 2 p.m. , 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Lakehead University Sunday: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. 955 Oliver Road November 6-7 Thunder Bay, ON Pizza Hut Tourney P7B5E1 Men's Basketball: Friday 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Women's Basketball: Saturday at 6 p.m. Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Help Beat Lung Disease Give Generously to the Christmas Seal Campaign Because ... When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters. Lakehead University, October, 1998 - Page 12 C. Tr o j a n ;;e velopme nt � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-10 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message Thunder Bay Regional Hospital https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/a5db2a6ab32f007a0998f516a04309c1.pdf dec8b5b981c711850f4432b310f16bbf PDF Text Text NOVEMBER 1998 A NEWSLETTER FOR lAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Installed as President and Vice-Chancellor by Frances Harding, Publications Officer Lakehead University has done well for over three decades, said Fisher, and much of the credit must go to the faculty and to the leaders including Dr. Melvin W. Bartley, Dr. Harold S. Braun, Dr. William G. Tamblyn, Dr. Robert G. Rosehart, and now Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert. "I don't think any other endeavour in my life span will have done more to diversify and enrich living for the people who live here and, I think, for the province and for the country as a whole. "As one here only for the beginning of Lakehead University, I salute those who did it and those who carry on. Thank you Robert Rosehart. Excelsior Fred Gilbert!" Having donned the blue and white regalia of the presidential office, Sharing the stage with Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Fisher were a Dr. Frederick Franklin Gilbert shakes hands with the Chancellor of number of honoured guests including Dr. Richard Lakehead University, The Very Rev. The Honourable Dr. Lois Wilson. Charles Lyons, a Native elder who gave the Invocation Inside Those who witnessed the Investiture of Lakehead's fifth president on October 31, 1998, also heard from one of the University's earliest advocates - Dr. Douglas M. Fisher. ...6 In his Installation Address, Fisher spoke of how his career in federal politics began when he joined with others in the early 1950s to push Lakehead Technical Institute toward full university status. A Place for Praise "Political action is worthwhile," said the former MP who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from Lakehead University in 1987. Budget Process 1999-2000 ...8 Rubin "Hurricane" Carter ... 10 "Always remember that Northern Ontario is still a 'zone of transit.' A space between places. And the people who live in the zone need a persistent program so that they [metropolitan centres] will know the utility and the wonder of a competent university here." in Ojibway and in English, and Peter Collins, chief of the Fort William First Nations, who welcomed the president "to our traditional lands.• Other platform guests included friends and colleagues from other universities and colleges in Canada, the United States and Britain -- many of whom brought official greetings to Dr. Gilbert on behalf of their respective institutions. As well, some of Lakehead's best students were acknowledged during the ceremony including the recipient of the Alumni Association Award, Marianne Ariganello; the Presidential Scholarship, Laura Nelson and Christopher Bosman; the In Course Graduate Scholarship, Brian Whitfield; and the In Course Undergraduate Scholarship, Annabella Zawada. When the ceremony was over, Lakehead staff, faculty, students, alumni and friends were invited to join the president at a luncheon in the main cafeteria. The night before, friends and colleagues had "roasted and toasted" the new president at a dinner hosted by the chancellor. �Installation Address by Or. Frederick F. Gilbert Madame Chancellor, Board Members, Elder Dr. Richard Lyons, Chief Peter Collins, Dr. Douglas Fisher, Representatives of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments, Members of the Judiciary, Honorary Degree Holders, Fellows of Lakehead University. staff, faculty. students, alumni, colleagues and friends: in costume. Halloween is primarily an event for young people (as UNICEF understands) and as much of my emphasis is on young adults, it does seem appropriate timing for such a discussion. I will leave it to you to decide if there is a "Trick or Trear message inherent in what I say. To be truthful, this is a day that I never envisioned as I progressed through my I believe that a meaningful education is academic career. I never aspired to, nor the best bulwark we can provide today's or coveted, the position of president of a tomorrow's generations with, especially in university. To understand why I wound up times of societal change and it appears here it might be useful to explore a little of that society will be in transition for the my background. I was the first in my foreseeable future. How do I define a family to pursue a higher education "meaningful education"? I have been although I had coµsins (particularly three asked many times what I thought a in Michigan) who took it for granted that university should be and to a large extent they would go on to "State." I went to my responses are tempered by the university at a time when access was not experiences I have had as a student and yet a political issue and like the students as an educator. As I share some of these of today only did so by incurring a debt burden. Indeed, if I had not been awarded experiences, you should begin to understand my definition. an NRC Postgraduate Scholarship, I Although I had many memorable high would have ended my education with my school experiences there is one in Masters as I could not afford to continue to accumulate debt. Thus, the importance particular that I can't forget. Unlike the of student aid to assure access to and grades in many of my other subjects, I continuation in higher education is not lost was carrying an "A" into the Grade XIII on me. Neither is the lack of family Ontario provincial exam in English support nor understanding of the composition. I chose to write the essay importance of a university education in part of the exam on the Canadian Cultural situations where the student is the first in Mosaic. I did so by arguing that a mosaic was inappropriate as a mechanism for the family to go on to university. creating a national culture because the It should not be surprising therefore that much of what I will say today will relate to students, their exposure to university and their expectations of higher education. I am aware that I am using the occasion of Halloween to do so. Although I am not following a colleague's suggestion to wear a mask, I am, as you can see, definitely fabric of a mosaic was liable to fracture along the joins. Canada offered the classical example of the strengths and weaknesses of the mosaic in the FrenchEnglish dichotomy. I further argued in favour of the American idea of the Cultural Melting Pot. It was apparent that my world view must have varied considerably from the marker's as my final grade dropped to a "C", coincidentally an outcome that could not be challenged. This was my first but not last exposure to a doctrine that does not allow the questioning of "accepted wisdom." In university, I asked why it was necessary to memorize details on taxonomic classification that could easily be accessed from reference material. Why did we have to accept one person's interpretation of Shakespeare's or Plato's writings when both were dead and my interpretation could be as good as that of a so-called expert? These were not good questions for a student to ask! And the faculty always had the last word with the power of the grading process. Conform or suffer the consequences. The message was -- don't be original, don't challenge the faculty or the reference material -and thus the only real learning process left was to determine what needed to be memorized for regurgitation. While the latter has been justified as good discipline for the mind and in some circumstances is requisite and useful, with languages being an example, it is hardly the stuff to engage and develop a process of inquiry. Mind you, there were notable exceptions to this general educational doctrine: 1. An Acadia statistics professor who was a brilliant theoretician but who used examples from Rudyard Kipling. He believed it was more important to use the tools of statistics correctly than to memorize formulae and thus gave take home exams. As a result, I found myself Many of the most exciting aspects of higher education today are happening at the boundaries of the old disciplines Lakehead University- November, 1998 2 �-z■••• ►•z-i-----------------learning and understanding calculus which I never did when I took it originally; 2. A University of Toronto geology professor who taught the then heretical idea of tectonic plates before it became accepted theory and allowed the class to debate the old and new theories. In so doing, he provided insight into why the major theorems in science take so long to change; 3. Another Acadia professor who drew beautiful freehand drawings on the blackboard with coloured chalk to explain the form and function principles of comparative anatomy and who colourfully illustrated verbally reproductive anatomy with personal examples that were truly memorable. But this was secondary to his exams which always contained a bonus question that tested your ability to take the concepts and facts of the course and equate them to an area otherwise uncovered by the course material. These and a handful of others were the sole contributors in my educational experience to a student-centred learning environment and they did so without much technological assistance, yet in the process certainly stimulated the mind. Over the past 30 years, my career has taken me to positions across the U.S. border three times. In addition, I have had many experiences that have allowed me to catch glimpses of life and education in Europe, Africa, Central and South America as well as Australasia. Having dealt with the administrations and cultures of five fundamentally different yet similar universities and hopefully having learned valuable lessons along the way, I am perhaps egotistical or naive enough to think that I may have some idea of what works and what doesn't in the realm of higher education, and that I might have some insight into what would allow a university like Lakehead to succeed in a time of fundamental change in the system. Our basic commodities within a university are still the students, staff, administration and faculty, but without the students we have no raison d'etre. Although the Wouldn't it be exciting ifLakehead were to become the model for how all universities should operate demographics of the student body have changed, and will continue to change dramatically with more adult and senior learners participating, students fresh from high school or transfers from colleges still represent the primary segments and have for the past three decades. But if we scan those past 30 years and fast forward to 1998 and our current technologically enhanced classrooms and to students who seemingly are hard-wired to the Internet, whose attention spans are measured in sound bites and where video, CD-ROMS, and action, action, action are the norm - what should be their educational expectations? If we put such students into a classroom with a lecture format that is basically a talking head following a textbook, should we expect them to turn on to education? The classroom now, unlike 30 years ago, is a place where we can interface technology with a faculty member to create a learning environment that can, and should, be student-, rather than teacher-centred. But whether it is or not, as in my own university days, depends on the will of the faculty member doing the teaching. So basic questions are: Do we as educators, or do the accrediting agencies that drive the academic programming in so many professional areas and who we know are notoriously slow to respond to change, really understand how students learn most effectively or what they need to know to be successful once they leave the university? Shouldn't we be avoiding rigidity of thought and instead encouraging the exploration of ideas and using technology to complement and demonstrate that there are different pathways to solutions? The Acadia experiment with computer teaching has shown that students, for example in physics labs working with their personal Lakehead University- November, 1998 3 computers, actually learn more than in traditional labs with a set format because they create the pathways to solutions themselves often through the reinforcing process of trial and error. That is an old lesson -- that we can learn from our mistakes, that information is networked and that, like a spider web, there are many "correcr paths to the spider. I suspect such an analogy conjures up more than one interpretation!! Furthermore, the opportunity to share ideas in small peer groups is the fundamental learning basis we have used for science laboratories, seminars and take home exams. Such smaller groups of students facilitate learning, so shouldn't we be ensuring such opportunities as part of the introduction to a university education and making certain that all incoming students are so exposed in at least some courses in their first year of study? Without providing such opportunities, we disenfranchise collective discussion which is the real world modus operandi. Students in residence, and that is one of Lakehead's fundamental strengths, usually create their own groups to discuss their education and more worldly issues. Although not in residence at the time, I remember clearly just such a discussion in a campus restaurant during my U of T days where we Honours Biology students (all 12 of us) concluded that the evolutionary big brain experiment should be considered a failure. I might add that time has not changed my opinion that the conclusion was probably correct. Web-based courses provide a similar experience for students who form discussion groups (chat rooms) with, or without, faculty involvement. Real life experience either indirect through the anecdotal accounts of the faculty's activities outside the classroom and indeed the university's walls, or direct �-------------------i-iM■••fW* - - 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Installation Address continued from page 3 learning, and internships as examples, are essential elements to prepare the student for life after university. Faculty gain such experience by reach ing beyond the university in their service, research and scholarly activities to link with the private and public sectors, as well as society in general. Built in is an attitude that a primary function of the university is to serve people and thus applied research is as valuable as basic research. The operational concept of the university as a socioeconomic engine and a fertile ground for new or different ideas provides the connection to society and its needs. To adequately generate this potential requires active research and supporting graduate programs and a willingness to engage in partnerships with entities outside the university. There are many other defining qualities that I believe Lakehead should have. Commitments to multiculturalism, diversity and globalism that are expressed in international, aboriginal and gender understandings and sensitivities in the classroom and beyond are essential. These should be diffused across the curriculum in much the same way as writing. Where better than this university to embrace sustainability as the key operating paradigm when it is becoming obvious that so many of the extant operating paradigms are unsustainable. The warning signs of global warming, declining biodiversity, increasing chemical contamination of the environment, contamination and depletion of critical aquifers, population densities that facilitate the development and transfer of new or modified diseases and a world economy built on unlimited growth are examples and testament to the lack of sustainability. As an institution, we need to encourage thinking that is outside the current paradigms. We must change what we are and how we do things and in the process influence external change to a greater degree. It is important to recognize that Lakehead can not be all things to all people. We must exploit our strengths in our academic Most of what I have described can be achieved by changes in attitude and a willingness to do things differently programming and focus our efforts. We should become renowned as a mediumsized excellent university showing forward thinking and providing a superior education. We should partner with other colleges and universities to articulate and share programs. We should help Thunder Bay and the region reach its potential by cooperative activities, including being an honest broker in multiparty decision-making processes. And a defining characteristic of the university would be the student-centred nature of the learning experience and Lakehead's ability to adapt to and capitalize on change. Many of the most exciting aspects of higher education today are happening at the boundaries of the old disciplines. In these areas of overlap, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary initiatives are occurring. Such approaches need to be encouraged. A university is the place to break down boundaries, not to create them. We have the opportunity at Lakehead to capitalize on the strategic planning process now underway, to expand and change our boundaries of thought and action, and by so doing, position ourselves in a way that is attractive, exciting and embracing of the future information age. We should do so in a manner that is accountable to our students, society and ourselves. The public who support us with tax dollars and the students who do the same with their tuition fees must be comfortable with the premise that their money is being spent to provide an education that is not simply a pathway to a job, but instead is preparation for a life that will be demanding. We all need to recognize that the jobs that the graduates find themselves in may not even exist yet. Thus we have to prepare them to cope with conditions that will change at a dizzying pace. If we equip them with an enhanced tool of their own, an agile, inquiring and Lakehead University - November, 1998 4 sophisticated mind combined with a toolkit of appropriate current knowledge, they will not only adjust to that change but also will become the agents of change for the betterment of society. Although we require capital funds to maintain and improve our facilities, most of what I have described can be achieved by changes in attitude and a willingness to do things differently. If the people of Lakehead embrace such a change environment, funding will follow because we will be more attractive to students and the province will recognize that Lakehead is worthy of additional investment. Lakehead could represent what all universities should be. We control our destiny and as we move into the new millennium wouldn't it be exciting if Lakehead were to become the model for how all universities should operate. All these thoughts could be expanded on with greater detail and there are many others I would like to share with you but the time I have this morning is too limited. Suffice it to say that it is my hope that as Lakehead's president I can help it build on its past and become a place where those who are touched by it in the future will recognize its special qualities as an innovator in education, an important source of research and scholarship, a responsive public asset to deal with the issues of the region, and a global presence in its ability to influence and foster change. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as president of Lakehead, a university with great potential, at such a critical juncture in its development. Together, I believe we can accomplish exciting and meaningful outcomes for the university, its students and the various publics it serves. Meegwetch. �-----------------.z•••••z. . . Forestry Class of '73 Celebrate 25-year Reunion Lakehead's first graduates to receive a degree in Forestry were back at Lakehead in "Godspeed" Dr. John Whitfield Dr. John Whitfield, vice-president research & development, experienced a mild heart attack on October 21, 1998. He was treated in hospital and is now resting comfortably at home awaiting further tests. It is too early to say when John Whitfield will be well enough to return to work, but the president of Lakehead hopes it will be soon. "John is a vital part of our community," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, "and I'm sure I speak for everyone on campus in wishing him 'Godspeed' in his recovery." While Dr. John Whitfield is recuperating, units reporting to him are being asked to carry on as usual. Secretary Janice Pellizzari is in regular contact with the Whitfield household and can be contacted at extension 8201 for more information. October to celebrate a 25-year reunion. While on campus they presented a cheque for $5,000 to the president of Lakehead University and the president of the Alumni Association. These funds will be matched by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) and will form the ba~is of an annual award to a third or fourth-year forestry student in memory of Gary McKellar (BScF '73). Photo (l-r): John Friday, president of the Lakehead University Alumni Association, Dr. Fred Gilbert, president ofLakehead University. and Dr. David Euler, dean of the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment, share the spotlight with four members of the Class of '73 -- Bill Murphy, Ray Rivard, Geoff Pattyson, and Royden Potvin. J Campus Clean Up Guest Lecturer Despite the cold, wet weather a dozen hearty volunteers came out for Campus Clean Up Day on October 16, 1998. Congratulations to: Katie Havens, Kris Odette, Jose Moran, Lynn Plouffe, Shane Dunn, Eddie Donato, Collin Meijerink, Danielle Sperling, Holly Walsh, Susan Pankuch, Val Hicks, and Allison Green. Dr. John Spears, secretary general of the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, gave a special lecture on "Global Trends and Challenges to the Forest Sector" on Friday, October 9, 1998. The lecture was one of a number of activities held on campus to celebrate the 25-year reunion of the Forestry Class of '73. If you missed Campus Clean Up Day remember to use the garbage cans and keep our campus beautiful. Montreal Memorial Service Stay tuned for the next Campus Clean Up Day in April. Friday, December 4, 1998 -- Norma Jean Newbold, Residence Life Coordinator Lakehead University Agora Lakehead University- November, 1998 5 12:15p.m. Students, Staff and Faculty are Welcome �- - -- - -- - - -- - -- ; « - • • • + - - f -- - -- - -- -- - - - Budget Process 1999-2000 The budget process this year will incorporate various alternatives which will be used to assist in determining the future direction of the University. Scenarios involving 95%, 98%, I 00% and I 03% of the current years' base allocations will be used in arriving at the overall budget plan. The president's message in the October issue of the AGORA outlined the general approach including the potential benefits to be derived by the University. The schedule on the following page outlines the various steps of this process and affords the departments the opportunity to present a vision of the financial implications of the various alternatives which they have developed. These presentations, coupled with the intensive involvement of the Senate Budget Committee, the Financial Planning Committee and the Administrative Executive Committee, should provide the basis for making financial decisions that enhance operational flexibility, reflect strategic directions and are consistent with the Boa rd of Governors' intention to retire the University's current deficit by 2001. Lakehead University - November, 1998 6 �-.sitii•■.wz.-1----------------LAKEHEAD UNNERSITY SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 1999/00 OPERATING BUDGET AND 1999/02 OPERATIONAL PLAN I Month Date Action 1998 Odobef Friday 30th Finalize Recommended Guidelines November Thursday 12th Board Financial Planning Committee - Receive and Consider Report on Funding and Recommend Guidelines Friday 13th Information to Deans and Directors for Preparing Budget Submissions - Academic Information to Senate Budget Committee on Guidelines and Budget Process Friday 20th Information to Deans and Directors for preparing budget submissions - Administrative Thursday 3rd Board of Govemors - Receive Report from Financial Planning Committee and Approve Guidelines Tuesday 15th Faculty Leaves Approved by President Monday 4th Budget Submissions Due From Deans and Direciors for Review by Senate Budget Committee and the Adminstrative ExeCU1ive Committee TBA Govemment Announcement of Global Funding For Ontario Universities Monday 4th to Friday 29th Hearings conducted by Senate Budget Committee with Deans and Direciors as required to review budget submissions Monday 1st Final Date for Leave Changes Friday 6th Senate Budget Committee recommendations to President Tuesday 23rd Senate Meeting - Senate Budget Committee Report on Establishment Friday 26th Administrative ExeCU1ive Committee completes review of budgets March Friday 26th Finalize Enrolment Projections , Revenue Estimates and Budget Modelling Alternatives April Monday 5th Board Financial Planning Committee - Finalize Recommendations re Budget. Operational Plan Establishment and Tuition Rates Thursday 15th Board of Governors' Meeting - Approve Budget, Operational Plan. Establishment and Tuition Rates Monday 27th Senate Meeting - Receive 1999/00 Budget, 1999/02 Operational Plan and Establishment Thursday 30th Confirm 1999/00 Detailed Budget Allocations To Budget Centres December 1999 January . February . Subsequent Schedule Dependent On - a) actual announcement date - assumed to be in January b) extent and significance of details announced Lakehead University- November, 1998 7 �-------------------.;a■•■ •;-1----------------- A Place for Praise Department of English hosts a three-day international conference on "Literary Modalities of Praise" by Jolene Davis, MA'98 Keynote speaker, Dr. Constance Rooke, posed a challenge to those who attended an English conference at Lakehead University from October 2 - 4, 1998. She suggested that in this highly theoretical age, academics should make room for more literary appreciation and praise. As a writer, editor, critic, and the vice-president of academics at the University of Guelph, Rooke questioned whether academics have forgotten how to praise solely for the beauty in writing or for the joy we can get from a text. While she did not discount the merits of literary theory, she felt that praise has "gone out of fashion" and "something of value has been lost or dimmed in the way that many of us speak and write about literature today." While literary scholarship still tends toward exposing the praiseworthy or blameworthy elements in a text and its context, it is becoming increasingly self reflexive, leading researchers to query the rhetorical motives and social values implicit in such exposition. Speakers to the conference, both graduate students and scholars, came from Great Britain, the United States, and several parts of Canada to discuss these ideas. As very little has been published about literary praise, this conference offered a fresh international forum. Three papers were given by lakehead University faculty. Susan Tiura gave "Epiphanies of Fire: Praise and Dionysus" which examined praise from the point of view of epiphany as an organizing principle of modern poetry and imaginative prose. Joan Dolphin's "A Contemporary in Praise of Shakespeare: Kate Grenville's Lillian's Story" discussed the rhetorical device of praise in terms of a means to finding a subjective voice. Dr. Kim Fedderson and Dr. Michael Richardson presented "Praising and Burying the Bard: Epideictic Dilemmas in Recent Cinematic Adaptations of Shakespeare." This paper examined the ways in which various contemporary filmmakers adapting Shakespeare respond to the burden imposed on them by the tradition of performance and scholarship which precedes them and of which they will become a part. Examples of praise came from the ancient to the modern, from mythology to the screen. The conference was well attended by faculty, students, and guests. Approximately 60 people came out to hear papers and participate in the discussions held between papers. Travel costs were partly offset by SSHRCC funding and local participants took in out-of-town guests. The Valhalla Inn assisted ~ith accommodation for the keynote speaker. The final speaker of the conference left the educators with an especially important message. Dr. Erika Scheurer gave a paper titled "Notes Toward a Theory of Constructive Praise." As educators we must learn how to use praise effectively in order not to discourage students with constant fault finding. Her feelings were that, with praise, we can show we care -- especially when we support our praise with proof. "Ever newly begin the praise you cannot accomplish." -- Rainer Maria Rilke Conference organizer Dr. Alice den Otter says that the purpose of the gathering was to "engage a critical inquiry into the purposes and paradoxes of praise, not only among literary discourse communities, but also within and about literary texts." Some general ideas that surfaced over the duration of the conference are: praise and blame are often relative to expectations, praise is not necessarily soft or sentimental, praise can be used to reinforce a hierarchy, one can be damned with praise, and attention is a natural form of praise. There are hopes to publish as many of the papers as possible in an edited, peer-reviewed format. Lakehead University- November, 1998 8 �Casual Attire... ([1IJD byBevStefu,eak,Executive Assistant to the President _Jj t;\ i Lakehead is stepping up its Dress Down Day program in order to raise $10,000 for student financial aid. Here's what we're doing ... During the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) campaign we seized upon an opportunity for the faculty and staff to work together toward funding assistance for needy students, now and in perpetuity. The first Friday of each month was set aside as a Dress Down Day, with a donation of $2 per person going toward the funding of a faculty/staff bursary. We have five months left in the campaign. In order to reach our goal of $5,000 (to be doubled by the Province of Ontario for a total endowment of $10,000), efforts need to be stepped up. ~~ So a Student can Asp1·re ~ The president has agreed to target the first and third Friday of each month for the "Casual Attire, So a Student can Aspire" endeavour. Note: A one-time donation of $20 will cover the remaining Dress Down Days to March 31, 1999, and you will be issued an income tax receipt That means for a donation of $4 a month, and the opportunity to come to work in more relaxed attire twice a month, faculty and staff collectively can send a caring message to current and prospective students of Lakehead University. The new Dress Down Days are as follows: This is a small commitment toward an objective that could make the significant difference in a student's university life. Please think about it and make the extra effort to participate to the best of your ability. November 20, 1998 December 4 and 18, 1998 January 8 and 22, 1999 February 5 and 19, 1999 March 5 and 19, 1999 To make your contribution contact your departmental secretary, Marie Ferguson at Switchboard or Patti Merriman in UC2009, extension 8207. Shirley Shaffer Remembered by a Seminar Room Named in her Honour Paul Shaffer credits his mother for inspiring him to pursue a career in music. It was she who "forced" him to take piano lessons • as a child and encouraged him to explore his interest in rock, jazz, and rhythm and blues as a teenager in Thunder Bay. Paul Shaffer was back on October 17, 1998, to dedicate a seminar room in the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts in honour of his mother -- Shirley Eleanor Wood Shaffer. He has also created a bursary in her name. Attending the dedication were Shaffer's father Bernard and about 45 family friends including jazz trumpeter Lew Soloff (a member of the former rock group Blood, Sweat and Tears) who joined Paul in playing some of Mrs. Shaffer's favourite tunes. Shaffer said that naming a room on campus was appropriate given that his parents encouraged him to pursue postsecondary studies at the University of Toronto before making a career in music. Paul Shaffer now lives in New York City and appears on the CBS television program "Late Show with David Letterman," where he is musical director. Lakehead University- November, 1998 9 �-----------------;•■•••!-~--------------- Bound for Antarctica Have Lunch With Rubin "Hurricane" Carter Twelve Lakehead students will be embarking on a two-week undergraduate educational field trip to the Antarctic as part of a fourth-year special topic geography course. The students will be travelling with Dr. Margaret Johnston aboard a research/passenger vessel. En route they will be learning and leading discussions and seminars on Antarctic issues such as the impacts of polar tourism, human exploration history, polar geological development, environmental issues, and Antarctica's unique wildlife. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter spent almost 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, before being freed on a writ of habeas corpus. Carter has thus become a living symbol for the necessity of preserving the "Great Writ." He testified May 20, 1993, before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. The students have organized a variety of fund-raising events to help offset the cost of travelling (amounting to $6,350 per student). LUSU has provided the entire group with $1900 and the Department of Geography has contributed $400. Carter, who was immortalized in the Bob Dylan song, "Hurricane," became a civil rights cause celebrity in the mid 1970s. A number one middleweight boxing contender, about to fight for the world championship, he and a teenager John Artis, were arrested in 1966 for the murder of three whites in a New Jersey bar. The prosecution sought the . death penalty in a trial the following year. They were convicted and sentenced to triple life, narrowly escaping the electric chair. For more information contact Paula Ashby at 345-6562 or Tom Wilkinson at 6235652. Mr. Carter, an articulate and charismatic speaker, lectures frequently at bar associations, universities, high schools and libraries in the United States and Canada, on such diverse issues as literacy and education, wrongful convictions, and the death penalty. New Faculty and Staff Following the luncheon on November 27, Carter will be giving a talk in the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse starting at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for students and $5 for the public. During October al')d early November, employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: Alanna Mciver Administrative Assistant, NAPE Jason Rybak Security Communications Officer, Security Valerie Koblun Financial Analyst, LUCAS (Instrument Lab) JenniferWillianen Analysis & Communications Assistant Ewa Gulbinowicz Systems Technician, Library and CTRC SariTuhkasaari Mail Clerk, Residence Dean Carlson Full Time Caretaker, Campus Development (Housekeeping) As well ... Robbie Buffington has been transferred to the Departments of Chemistry and Northern Studies and Jennifer Howie has been transferred to the Departments of Music and Visual Arts. Friday, November 27, 1998 at the Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay 11 :30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and the Victoria Inn Funding Opportunity In Memoriam Research Cliff McIntosh into Renewable Resources Cliff McIntosh -- visionary, futurist and strategic thinker -- passed away on November 1, 1998, after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. In accordance with the 1993 Sahtu Dene and Matis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board (SRRB) has funds available to support research associated with management of renewable resources in the Shatu Settlement Area in the Northwest Territories. Applications must be received by December 1, 1998. The SRRB is primarily concerned with management of wildlife, fisheries, forestry and other renewable resources of value to claimants and non-claimants in the Sahtu Settlement Area. For information contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at ext. • 8283. Lakehead University- November, 1998 10 McIntosh was instrumental in the formation of Quetico Centre which evolved into a unique organization designed to help people understand and cope with change. A regular public speaker and author, he sought to help people shape change and turn problems into opportunities. He worked extensively in the public and private sectors including health care, government, industry, social service and education. In 1987, Cliff McIntosh received an honorary degree from Lakehead University. He was also named a Fellow of O.1.S.E. and was the recipient of the Order of Canada. �-¥WM•■ •z-t---------------- Five CFI Projects Funded Lakehead has been successful in a national competition for funding under the Canada Foundation for Innovation's (CFI) Research Development Fund. Five projects were funded including: -- Renewal of Lakehead University's Scanning Electron Microscope Facilities (Dr. Roger Mitchell); -- Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures/Long Haul Fibre Optic Communications (Dr. Marc Dignam); -- Atomic Resolution Surface Facility (Dr. Mark Gallagher); -- Renewal of Lakehead University's Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility (Dr. Stephen Kinrade); -- Numerical and Experimental Studies of Industrial and Environmental Flows with Phase Change (Dr. Greg Naterer). Lakehead's five projects were among 24 awards totalling $5.7 million given out under the Research Development Fund category of CFI. A total of 46 proposals were reviewed. Appointments Dr. Livio Di Matteo (Economics) has been elected to a term as vicepresident, external communications, for the Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada. The vicepresident, external communications, is responsible for public affairs and a communication strategy to promote a better understanding of the vital role of the humanities and social sciences. Honours Four MNR staff working on campus at Lakehead University were recently honoured in Buffalo, New York, at the Fifth Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society. They received the Society's Wildlife Publication Award in the "Outstanding Article Category" for a report which was published in the Journal of Wildlife Management on the effects of timber management and natural disturbances on moose habitat. The Wildlife Society is an international, non-profit organization of resource management professionals with a focus on wildlife science and management. Dr. Rob Rempel, research scientist at the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) and principal author of the article, was honoured along with Dr. Art Rodgers, also a research scientist at the Centre, Phil Elkie, forest landscape specialist with Northwest Science and Technology, and Mike Gluck, planning analyst at the Northwest Regional Office. Their article was recognized for illustrating the importance of evaluating the effects of resource management policies at the landscape level. Both Elkie and Gluck are recent graduates of Lakehead University. Dr. Yves Chantal Dr. Yves Chantal is a SSHRC-funded post-doctoral fellow working with Dr. Brian O'Connor in the Department of Psychology this Lakehead is pleased to welcome a professor from Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University who is spending his sabbatical here as a visiting professor. Tamafumi (Ken) Kaneyama arrived on April 28, 1998, and will be on campus until March, 1999. Professor Kaneyama's field of expertise is mathematics and he teaches math and computer programming at Gifu University. He is currently conducting research at Lakehead in the field of algebraic geometry. He is a native son of Gifu and is married. His personal areas of interest include performing the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, Go (the black and white board game similar to, but more complicated than, Checkers), and Shogia (a Japanese version of Chess). Ken Kaneyama is eager to share his knowledge of Japan with the University community and he can be contacted through the Department of International Activities at 343-8134. \ {, academic year. He did graduate work at the University of Quebec at Montreal and at the University of Moncion, followed by a stay at the University of Rochester before coming to Lakehead this September. His research has focused on motivational factors involved in gambling, volunteerism, and health-protective behaviour. In his free time, Chantal enjoys working as a professional magician. You can see him perform some tricks at the following website: http:\\www.geocities.com/ Area51 /Orion/7399/ Lakehead University - November, 1998 11 Ken Kaneyama Certification The Canadian Council on Animal Care confirmed on July 31 , 1998 that the animal care and use program at Lakehead University is in accord with the guidelines and polices of Good Animal Practice as established by the CCAC. The next assessment is scheduled for 2000. Dr. Philip Fralick (Geology) is the chair of Lakehead's Animal Care Committee. �Calendar of Events Lakehead University Fellow Award Lakehead University is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Lakehead University Fellow Award which is conferred each year at the May Convocation. The award has been reserved for truly deserving persons and need not be awarded every year. In the past. recipients have come from all walks of life with the commonality that all have been outstanding citizens in their community who have contributed significantly to their community and/or to the region. Nominations should be submitted by January 6, 1998, (on the required form accompanied by supporting documentation) to the Secretary of the Board, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1 . For nomination forms or further information, please call Mrs. B. Stefureak at (807) 343-8614, FAX (807) 343-8075, or e-mail bev.stefureak@lakeheadu.ca. 1999-2000 Northern Scientific Training Program Grants (N.S.T.P.) The federal government makes grants available every year for research on northern topics to graduate and senior undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. The size of the grants last year was from $500 to $5,000, and they were given to students across Canada in virtually all the physical and social sciences. They are meant to be research grants, SUPPLEMENTAL to other money provided by the student or by the student's faculty advisor. It is important to note that the research funded by N.S.T.P. grants must be carried out in the North as defined as the region north of the discontinuous permafrost zone. and includes Southern Yukon in the west; that section of Labrador south to and including Happy Valley and Hamilton Inlet in the east; and, seven Arctic countries (Finland, Greenland [Denmark], Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the U.S.). NOVEMBER 1998 VoL. 15, No. 9 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA Each applicant must have a faculty advisor and application must be made by the advisor, and submitted to the Northern and Regional Studies Committee by Wednesday, November 25, 1998. If you would like a set of application forms or further information, please contact Robbie Buffington at the Department of Chemistry at ext. 8458. ISSN 0828-5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Publications Officer Frances Harding Communications/Special Events Officer Lakehead University Night Denise Bruley at the Fort William Gardens Saturday, November 14, 1998 at 7:30 p.m Analysis and Communications Assistant sponsored by B. T. C. M. Holdings Ltd. Jennifer Willianen Come out and see the Thunder Bay Thunder Cats vs Quad City Mallards. Your $10 ticket includes free access to post-game party at The Outpost. Vouchers available at Switchboard, Alumni Bookstore, LUSU and Alumni Services. For more information call 343-8155 Photography Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop Department of Music Lumina Concert Series 1998-99 Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall in the William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Subscriptions and tickets are available from the Department of Music. Complimentary parking. For information call Send us your news. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is December 1, 1998. Editor, Agora Lakehead University 343·8787 955 Oliver Road November24 Thunder Bay, ON Krystyna Tucka, Piano P7B5E1 (Eckhardt•Gramatte National Music Competition Winner) Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca CO TroJ n Dev~l . ~ Mlumni Affa_ r s Lakehead University- November, 1998 12 �MAIL~POSTE C.,nllla Pou Cot~•Uo• / Socitt6 uucUtMt cit• poit.u Posi,ot 1)1,d Pon p,yl Blk Nbre 241721999 Thunder Bay, Ontario Lakehead University Parents' Newsletter Fall 1998 When You're Studying Hard and Not Succeeding ... by Geraldine White Coordinator, Learning Assistance Centre Cohsider the student who is frustrated because she studies a lot but doesn't do well. Instead of studying longer, this student may need to learn a better method for studying successfully. That's where the Learning Assistance Centre can help. We provide academic support for all Lakehead students as well as services for students with disabilities. Our service falls into three broad categories: Study Skills Most students don't come to university with good study skills. Some develop their own methods or learn from friends and others have not yet developed these academic skills at all. At the Learning Assistance Centre, we offer a workshop in which the five basic skills of note-taking, time management, reading, studying, and writing tests and exams are covered. This session is offered at various times to accommodate students' schedules. Students who want to make the best use of Lakehead's expanded fitness centre are encouraged to sign up for an instructional session with Dwayne Fuchs, Lakehead's strength and conditioning coach. The newly renovated facility -- called the Wolves' Den -- is open Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Professional and Peer Tutors Upper-year students are hired as peer tutors to assist students with course content in such varying subjects as philosophy, engineering, biology and art history. Professional tutors in English and mathematics are available to meet with students as needed (either one-on-one or in a group). All students are entitled to five free hours of tutoring in each academic year. Students requiring more than five hours can make arrangements with the tutor to continue with the tutoring sessions. Important Dates Fall term exams: Dec. 8-19 University is closed: Dec. 24-Jan. 3 Classes begin for winter term courses: Jan.4 Final date for registration Assistance with Writing Essays and course additions (winter term): Workshops are presented regularly on researching and writing essays and on formatting and documenting papers. In addition, assistance is available with writing individual essays. academic penalty: All students can learn how to be more successful by drawing on the resources offered at the Learning Assistance Centre. For more information call (807) 343-8047. Jan.13 Final date for course withdrawal without fall/winter full courses.................. . Feb.8 winter half courses .................. ... .. March 1 Midyear study week (except for Education): Feb. 15-19 �Tips for Parents Profile from the Financial Aid Office by Phyllis Bosnick Financial Aid Administrator (OSAP) Your son or daughter has been at Lakehead University for about two months now. Do you know what his or her financial picture is like? Have you checked with him or her recently to see if everything is OK? If you haven't, here are a few suggestions: -- Check on their money situation. Do they have enough to live on and pay the monthly bills? -- If they are worried about their financial situation, suggest to them that they prepare a budget. -- Tell them to visit the Lakehead University Financial Aid Office and talk to a financial advisor. We can avail students of possible financial and job opportunities. -- If they are in financial need, suggest that they apply for a bursary The deadline for applications is November 13, 1998. If they have already received a bursary this year, they may still be eligible provided they demonstrate real financial need. -- It's not too late to apply for funds through OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program). The deadline is in January, 1999. If they apply for OSAP via the Internet there is no charge. If they apply using a booklet application, they must pay $10 to the Ministry of Finance. -- If they have already received OSAP funds and have any questions or concerns, tell them to come and see us. Many students talk amongst themselves and become distressed when they learn that someone else, in what they believe is a similar situation, may have received more money than they did. We can explain their assessment. There may have been a change in the information that was presented on the application which will make a change in the amount of money (OSAP) to which they are entitled. For information call (807) 343-8206. l..akehead University Parents' New..letter Fal 1998 Juanita Lawson: Student Counsellor Juanita Lawson is familiar with the pressures of University life. Four years ago she completed her master's degree in social work at Lakehead while working part-time as a social worker at Thunder Bay's W.W. Creighton Youth Services. Now, in her capacity as Lakehead University's coordinator/counsellor, her goal is to increase the visibility of Lakehead's Career and Counselling Centre and to make the services it provides "more accessible and student-friendly." One of the ways she plans to do this is to link the work of her office more closely with those programs and services being offered elsewhere on campus such as in Health Services and in Residence. Lawson was born and raised in Cookstown, near Barrie, Ontario, and completed an undergraduate degree in sociology and criminology at Carleton University in Ottawa. After finishing university, she packed her bags and spent a year working her way around Australia before settling down in Thunder Bay. Prior to signing on with Lakehead in September, Juanita Lawson spent several years working as a social worker/ case manager with the Lakehead Regional Family Centre. We're Here to Help Lakelzead University's Counselling & Career Centre The Counselling & Career Centre is located in UC1002 and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone 34_3-8018. During the winter term the Centre will be open on Tuesday evenings. The Centre offers a variety of programs to all Lakehead students including: -- Personal Counselling -- Career Counselling -- Career Interest Inventory -- Chaplaincy Services -- University & College Calendars -- Workshops & Seminars -- Resource Library -- Resume Critiquing Service �The Parents' Fund by Rob Zuback, Manager, Alumni Services The Parents' Fund is an annual appeal to parents of Lakehead University students to support a number of important initiatives on campus. Most recently, the parents have been asked to support the purchase of new library books through the Buy-A-Book Campaign, student financial aid, and this year, Electronic Access for The Chancellor Paterson Library. 1997-98 Parents' Fund Goal: $20,000 Raised: $22,845 Average gift: $52.88 Largest gift received from a parent: $250 Amount raised since inception in 1993-94: $211,439 1998-99 Parents' Fund Target: $25,000 In support of Electronic Access Campaign for The Chancellor Paterson Library Making a Payment on a Previous Pledge? Time is running out for the opportunity to have your pledge to the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) campaign matched by the Government of Ontario. Payments on OSOTF pledges must be received before March 31, 1999. Please don't miss this tremendous opportunity to double your gift to Lakehead University. For more information contact: Rob Zuback, Manager, Alumni Services Lakehead University 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8916 E-mail: rob.zuback@lakeheadu.ca Shop by Phone, Fax, or E-Mail Now you can order a variety of gift items including T-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts and jackets from "The Intersection," home of Lakehead University clothing and gifts. Check out The Intersection's two-page colour advertisement in the fall, 1998, issue of Lakehead's Nor'Wester Magazine. A complimentary copy of the Nor'Wester is being sent to you during the first week of November. Show That You Care Send your Child a $20 "Good Luck" Christmas Care Gift Pack In the next few weeks, your son or daughter will be writing midterm exams and starting to prepare for Christmas exams. For many this can be a very stressful and trying time of year, especially when the encouragement and support of parents seem so far away. To combat the blues, and alleviate those exam anxieties, the Alumni Association of Lakehead University and the Lakehead University Residence Council are offering you the "Good Luck" Christmas Care Gift Pack for a cost of $20 plus tax. The "Good Luck" Christmas Care Gift Pack contains a healthy assortment of fruit (apples, oranges, bananas), power snacks (chocolate bars, chips, candy and gum) and beverages (pop, coffee, hot chocolate) to provide energy for those late nights of studying. This year we are including a special addon gift -- a Lakehead University Thermo Mug at a cost of $5. To place your order, complete the form that has been sent to you by the Office of Alumni Services or, if you don't have the form, call the Office of Alumni Services at (807) 343-8155 or toll-free at 1-800-8388076. Christmas Care Gift Packs will be delivered both on and off campus on the weekend of December 5th. Deadline for orders: Friday, November 27, 1998 Proceeds from the sale of the kits will be used to enhance campus life and to provide bursaries for needy students. You will have an opportunity to purchase a similar care package before study week in February, and again before final exams in April. For more information contact the Office of Alumni Services at (807) 343-8155. Lakehead Universty Parents' Newsletter Fall 1998 �Special Offer from World of Vacations Visit Thunder Bay and Lakehead University between November 1, 1998 and December 21, 1998 from $328* c,- ~i~ Missing Something? by Linda Moffatt Fire and Safety Officer $378- $50 (Coupon)= $328 ·per person, based on double occupancy With: World of Vacations (Formerly Canadian Holidays) Package includes ... Round-trip Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg and 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation For second term prices (January 1999 to April 1999), contact your travel agent and ask for a World of Vacations package to Thunder Bay. Don't forget to use your coupon! This Coupon is valid with this offer or for any flights offered by World of Vacations destined to Thunder Bay and booked with a hotel or car rental in Thunder Bay. Minimum 1 night hotel or 1 day car rental is required in Thunder Bay. Discover why Lakehead is the University of choice for so many students! Experience the highlights ofthe city-- arts, sports, professional theatre, great restaurants, entertainment, history and hospitality. ---------------------%<--Attention Parents, Students, Alumni , Staff, Faculty and Friends of Lakehead University Present this $50 Discount Coupon to your travel agent and save $50 per person (single); $100 per couple (double) on Adult pricing; or $25 per child when sharing with 2 Adults. Coupon must be presented at the time of making reservations and must accompany your deposit or final payment for your booking. Note: Coupon is valid from November 1, 1998 to December 21, 1999. Lakehead University Parents' Nev.sletter Fan 1998 Everything imaginable has found its way to Campus Security at one time or another. We have things that lift and separate {how one can misplace a hydraulic jack is beyond us), things that ring, beep, and even meow. Cell phones, pagers and the family cat have turned up here. We have enough keys to unlock every car in the Intercity parking lot during their Christmas shopping days and every house at least in the Port Arthur area. Didn't graduate this year? Well your thesis could be sitting here with us. We are your one stop shop. We are the Campus Security Lost & Found. Our motto is,"Things you cherish and hold so dear are things that more than likely have turned up here." If you have lost something, check for it at Campus Security (UC 1014), the friendly place to ask. Campus Security will hold unclaimed articles for a year after which time they will be sold at a campus yard sale usually held in September. All proceeds from this sale will be given to an annual bursary fund to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated an interest in and contributes to Campus Security. Campus Security: (807) 343-8569 Emergency: (807) 343-8911 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.15 No.9 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert being installed as President and Vice-Chancellor, an article on the forestry class of '73 reunion, and Lakehead Parents' Newsletter. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998-11 Agora Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Forestry Forestry Class of '73 Reunion Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/8c582aaf4c67db959cbfb9fb64be819a.pdf 9b80d02619f5ff4188485c827b31f4aa PDF Text Text JANUARY 1999 A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Inside From the President's Desk ... 2 Campus Environment ... 3 Communications and Marketing .. .4 Evaluation and Accountability ... 5 Mission Stateinent Lakehead University is committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching, service, research and scholarly activity. Dedicated to a studentcentred learning environment, Lakehead celebrates its people and their diversity. Recognizing its place in northwestern Ontario, the University partners with others External Funding to reach out to the region, province and beyond as a global ...6 participant. Lakehead University is especially committed Graduate Education and Research ... 7 Management Environment and Governance to working with aboriginal people in furthering their aspirations . Accountable in its actions to the highest standards of ... 8 quality, Lakehead graduates students who demonstrate Outreach leadership, independent critical thinking, and social and ...9 environmental responsibility. Student Life ... 10 Undergraduate Education ... 11 Lakehead UNIVERSITY �----------------Gl■••;Wi . - 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Campus Notes From the President's Desk Interested In Art On Campus? by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As can be seen in this issue of the Agora, the Strategic Planning process has entered the critical public input phase. With the Task Forces formed and reaching out for information, the next two months will dictate how successful we will be in formulating the Action Plan. After the University and Thunder Bay people have been heard during January and February, the Task Forces will report their recommendations back to the Strategic Planning Group in March. Sometime in April, the Draft Strategic Plan will be posted to the Lakehead web site and distributed for comment. Two final public meetings will be held, one on campus and another in the city, and the Strategic Plan will then be redrafted and completed for presentation to the Senate and Board in May. I hope that faculty, staff and students take advantage of the opportunities to develop the University's future directions. Much of that direction will be driven by the Mission Statement which is in draft form on the front page of this Agora. Too often, planning exercises produce documents that gather dust on shelves until they are looked at the next time there is a planning initiative. The 1999 Strategic Action Plan will be a living dynamic document that will guide Lakehead for the next five years. It will delineate expectations and clear actions to attain them, yet will evolve with the actions taken. It will be constantly referred to and assuredly will not gather dust but, rather, will accrete substance with use. I hope you share the excitement and enthusiasm that can be sensed on campus as we move through this important defining process. How about a New Year's resolution to be involved? All the best to everyone and to Lakehead in 1999! The Lakehead University Art Committee (LUAC) is looking for one at-large representative from the University community to sit on this Committee for a term of two years. The Committee is mandated by the Lakehead University Art Policy which was established in June, 1997, to ensure that: the University has an up-to-date inventory of its art collection; the collection is well maintained and cared for; the collection is developed and expanded; the art is displayed for the enjoyment of all; the art be accessible and integrated with the life of the institution; the art is of high quality; the art is protected through management policies and guidelines; opportunities for artistic exchange be encouraged and promoted. If you are interested in serving on this Committee please contact Joy Himmelman, director of student services, at 343-8149 or Mark Nisenholt, LUAC chair at 343-8491. Outstanding Leadership www.lakeheadu.ca Open Meeting Dates University community members are asked to check the monitors around campus and the News and Events button on our Web Site for information on the Task Forces, their mandates, their memberships, and ongoing news about open meetings, notices of meetings and agenda Margaret Maclean, associate professor and chair of the Department of Library and Information Studies at Lakehead, will be presented with the James Bain Medallion for Trustee of the Year, 1999, by the Ontario Public Library Association at their conference in Toronto on January 23, 1999. The award is being given for Maclean's outstanding leadership in the advancement of public library service in Ontario. Maclean is chair of the Thunder Bay Public Library Board and vice-chair of the Ontario Library Service -- North Board. Lakehead University- January, 1999 2 �-.sa••■ •z-1---------------- Task Force # 1 Campus Environment Members: Scope and Objectives: Brent Compeau, Chair • Develop a capital plan for the campus; • Gather together the many points of view in and around the institution, as well as the community, and perform an audit of the following areas: Dale Barnes Melinda Bell Vanessa Kleinhaar Andy McFall Physical Structures Jim Podd Working/Learning Environments Tom Stevens Research Facilities Jim Squier Social and Athletic Facilities Grounds Ella Uremovich Residences Pam Wakewich Grant Walsh • Identify areas of concern in regard to University pride and respect both on a person-to-person level and a person-to-plant level; • Outline opportunities for both change and growth of the University environment and resources. Open Meeting: Tuesday, February 2, 1999 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Senate Chambers Lakehead University- January, 1999 3 �---------------i-;«■••·i - - f - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Task Force #2 Members: Communications and Marketing David Heald, Chair Walid Chahal Kerrie-Lee Clarke Sharon Cole Mandate: Brent Compeau To explore all aspects of internal and external lines of communication to evaluate the effectiveness of current practice and make recommendations toward change and implementation strategy to the Strategic Planning Committee. Marketing practices will be evaluated with respect to the University's overall marketing strategy and the impact on its various target audiences. Recommendations will be compiled and brought forward to the Strategic Planning Committee. The current working "Mission Statemenr will be used as a compass providing overarching guidance with regard to all questions and emerging challenges. Barb Eccles Don Edwards Frances Harding Bob lsotalo David Kemp Kathy Kimpton Brahm Lewandowski Eric McGoey Areas of Investigation: Ben Murray Carol Otte • Communications Pentti Paularinne -- communication between administration/ staff/ students Gary Ryno -- communication to external stakeholders: high school students/ parents/ alumni / corporate sponsors/ government/ general community Rob Zuback -- interaction with media • Publications -- review of all print materials generated by the institution and distribution to various groups -- analysis of format / content I impact/ synthesis • Open Meeting: Marketing -- current marketing strategy and its effectiveness -- student recruitment Wednesday, January 27, 1999 -- what does the institution do now and does it produce desirable results? -- identification of distinct markets and potential for growth Senate Chambers -- consideration of global competition Agenda -- potential for professional support and marketing plan analysis • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Image -- consideration of the institutions image by different audiences "Communications and Marketing at Lakehead University -- What are we doing well? What are we doing poorly?" -- identification of undesirable images or perceptions and potential remedies Participants are asked to address their comments to the following topics: -- explore external viewpoints • Web Site Communications -- accessability -- examination of information posted is it/ current/ accurate -- consideration of web presence re: overall strategy on marketing and image Publications Marketing Image Web Site Lakehead University- January, 1999 4 �-.siiM•■•z-1----------------- Task Force #3 Evaluation and Accountability Members: William Montelpare, Chair Alex Bartholemew Tony Bartley Scope and Expectations: Frank Beardy Bev Bicknell • To define evaluation and accountability in reference to Lakehead University; • It is expected that at the end of the Task Force's term, a list of recommendations regarding current practices an~ suggested modifications leading to the development of a guiding framework will be developed with reference to the following specific items: i) Kerrie Lee Clarke Jackie Dojack Marie Ferguson David Kemp Academic programming Glenna Knutson ii) Evaluation of students by professors Moira McPherson iii) Evaluation of professors/courses by students iv) Evaluation of professors by professors (PTA; teaching and research awards) v) Jeff Caughill Evaluation of administrators by professors, students and other administrators vi) Evaluation of the Board of Governors (financial accountability) Ann Osborn-Seyffert Pentti Paularinne Jerry Phillips Gregory Seiveright Birbal Singh vii) Evaluation of Staff Donna Stecky viii) Evaluation of units by users (Student Services, Campus Development, LUSU) Brian Whitfield ix) Financial accountability of the University -- best use of funding and fees x) Academic accountability -- provision of modern academically sound programs to meet the current needs of students (or even society as a whole) xi) Individual accountability -- the requirement of faculty, administrators and students to act to meet the provisions of ii) and iii). Open Meeting: An Open Meeting will be held during the first week in February. Check for details www/lakeheadu/ca click "News and Events" click "Strategic Planning Update" Lakehead University- January, 1999 5 �-----------------i-;••·-►-♦ - r - -- - - -- - - - - -- - -- Task Force #4 External Funding Members: Scope and Objectives: Bill McDermott, Chair The objective of the Task Force on External Funding is to determine, from a structural and process perspective, how Lakehead University can optimize its fundraising activities. Laurie Hill, Deputy Chair Kerrie-Lee Clarke John Friday Sydney Halter Sub-groups: There will be a number of sub-groups established. Sub-groups might focus on Sources of Funding (foundations, government agencies, associations, etc.), Organization, Processes and Management, and Issues related to Integration Coordination, etc. Joy Himmelman Stu Julius Gary Locker John MacPhail Connie Nelson Reino Pulkki Tony Seuret John Whitfield Russ York Rob Zuback Open Meeting: Dates, times and locations of Open Meetings will be posted on the Lakehead University web site www/lakeheadu/ca click "News and Events" click "Strategic Planning Update" Lakehead University- January, 1999 6 �-----------------1-z■••-•Z- Task Force #5 Graduate Education and Research Members: Bahram Dadgostar, Co-Chair S. Ali Mirza, Co-Chair Ian Armstrong Scope and Objectives: Laura Lee Clausen Qing Lai Dang Graduate Education 0 Role of graduate education; Anne Deighton • Examining the existing graduate programs and identifying areas of growth and restructuring opportunities; • Examining the academic structure of Graduate Studies; • Appropriate ratio of graduate students to the undergraduate student population; • Exploring alternatives to conventional graduate programs; • Examining the current and exploring the new graduate program arrangements/partnerships; • Examining the financial support for graduate students. Dhali Dhaliwal George Fleming Geoff Hill Mike Moland Doug Morris Connie Nelson Pat O'Brien John O' Meara Michelle Sam Raija Warkentin Research and Development • Scoping the research landscape of Lakehead University; • Synergy between teaching and research (1) Enhancing teaching by engaging in research (2) Incorporating research for student learning • Thrust of internal environment on research; • Thrust of external environment on research; • Discussion of different kind of research activities; • Intellectual properties-patents, licenses, spin-off companies, etc. • Role of research centers; • Endowed research chairs; • Developing research partnerships; • Research infrastructure, such as equipment, technical support, telecommunication links, etc. • Centralized facilities/support services for research such as Library, CTRC, Instrumentation Laboratory, University Science Workshop, etc. • Examining research overhead; Open Meeting: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Senate Chambers • Cultivating research culture. Lakehead University - January, 1999 7 �--------------------i-.;ii■•••·i-1----------------- Task Force #6 Management Environment & Governance Scope and Objectives: To examine Lakehead University's system of governance, management and management practices, make recommendations on what changes may be needed to ensure that Lakehead's organizational structure is effective, efficient, and supports the attainment of Lakehead's strategic goals and objectives. Members: Grant Walsh, Chair Margaret Johnston, Vice-Chair Bill Bragnalo John DeGiacomo Hope Fennell Corinne Fox Ron Harpelle Management Structure • Review academic and administrative organizational structure and make recommendations on an organizational structure that is effective and efficient; • Develop criteria for new faculty status/collapsing of faculties. Board of Governors Bill McDermott Eric McGoey Bruce Muirhead Keith Roy • Review role and responsibilities of the Board re: Lakehead University Act; • Review process or appointment of members; • Review the Standing Committees in terms of function and purpose. Fentey Scott Greg Sitch Bev Stefureak Senate • Review Lakehead University Act re: role of Senate; • Examine size and composition of Senate, as well as Senate committee structure; • Analyse and make recommendations with respect to "academic orphans" e.g. Northern Studies, Women's Studies, various centres, etc. Aboriginal Management Council • Examine role, terms of reference and composition of Aboriginal Management Council. Environment In addition to the specific entities noted above, the Task Force will also explore and make recommendations on the broader University environment and working principle and values, including such matters as: • Workplace Climate and Culture • Philosophy of Service • Respect for the Individual • Integrity • Diversity Open Meeting: Monday, January 25, 1999 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Information Undertakings • Review current documentation -- University Act, Senate and Board composition, organization chart, etc. • Circulate readings on organizational culture/climate/governance; • Obtain comparative information from other universities; • Contract a consultation framework with other constituencies and task forces; • Hold "royal commission" type hearings for receipt of input from the broader university community. Lakehead University-- January, 1999 8 Agenda To solicit community input on governance and organizational structure �-SCM•■ •z-t---------------- Task Force #7 Outreach Members: Becky Hurley, Chair Scope and Objectives Bob Angell Joe Baratta • Determine how Lakehead University can serve the needs of the region and its diverse communities, as well as, what the region and its diverse community can offer Lakehead University; Michel Beaulieu Mike Blower Tammy Bobyk • What Lakehead University can offer on the municipal, provincial, and national levels; Denise Bruley Kerrie-Lee Clarke Ron Haworth • Identify how Lakehead University should most appropriately respond to the trends of globalization and internationalization; Brian Holm Bruce LaBelle June O'Brien • Determine how Lakehead University can strengthen corporate and community partnerships; Dan Pakulak Wendy Thorson-Beaudry Ella Uremovich • Recommend strategies for building stronger relationships with our alumni friends and donors; Doug West Kelly Winkiewicz Gwen Wojda • Delivery of Distance/Part-time Studies as applied to the above terms of reference. Rob Zuback Open Meeting: Monday, February 1, 1999 7:30 • 10:30 p.m. Senate Chambers Lakehead University- January, 1999 9 �-----------------,-;c■••;W;-1----------------- Task Force #8 Student Life Members: Mike Blower, Chair Scope and Objectives: Darlene Althoff The Task Force on Student Life is committed to investigating and making recommendations on all areas of student interaction on campus including but not limited to: Karen Beaton Rob Cameron David Challen • Student Services • Residence • • • Athletics Student Union • University/Student Relations • Intellectual Environment Karen Chan Mitch Diabo Brent Evans David Hare Joy Himmelman Security Becky Hurley Stu Julius Vanessa Klienhaar Juanita Lawson Brian Lorch Open Meeting: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 12 noon Agora 10 �-.zae11,■,■z-,------------------­ Task Force #9 Memhers: Undergraduate Education Hope-Arlene Fennell, Co-Chair Ken Brown, Co-Chair Maureen Doig, Co-Chair Bob Angell Fiona Blaikie Scope and Objectives: • To develop a vision and framework for guiding the implementation of a studentcentred learning environment for undergraduate education at Lakehead University; • To determine the composition of the undergraduate student body at Lakehead University; • To determine the kinds of abilities and skills desired in students graduating from undergraduate programs at Lakehead University; 0 • To clarify the meanings of a learning-centred paradigm as a framework for undergraduate education; To explore ways in which a learning-centred paradigm can be developed and implemented; Anne Deighton Mitch Diabo Ruby Farrell Kim Fedderson Jim Gellert Christine Gottardo Anthea Kyle Pat Mahr Sabah Mansour Juha Metsanatra Pamela Osborn Specific tasks and issues which will be addressed in our goals include: • Exploring the learning-centred paradigm; • Exploring innovations already in place at Lakehead University; • Examining what is happening at other institutions that have already begun the transformation (McMaster, Alverno, Reed College, Cornell College, University of Calgary); • Jerry Phillips Linda Rodenberg Ulf Runesson Greg Seiveright Geraldine White Gwen Wojda Exploring resource bases for undergraduate learning: ~/ Human Resources ~:.. Library Resources Technological Resources Other Fiscal Resources Open Meetings: Physical Resources • Defining obstacles to change; • Examining issues related to student admission and retention; • Exploring interdisciplinary studies; • Examining the student body to determine the ratio of part-time/full-time students and their needs; Focus on Students Monday, January 18, 1999 7-9 p.m. RC1001 • Exploring the concept of distance education; • Examining 3 year vs. 4 year degrees; Focus on Staff Tuesday, January 19, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Focus on Community Groups Friday, January 22, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Focus on Faculty Monday, January 25, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Focus on Administration Tuesday, January 26, 1999 7-9 p.m. Faculty Lounge Lakehead University- January, 1999 11 �Calendar of Events Department of Music lumina Concert Series 1998-99 Northern and Regional Studies 1998-99 Speaker Series January 21 January 19 Nathalie Paulin, soprano; Peter Shackleton, clarinet; Heather Morrison, piano St. Paul's United Church at 8 p.m. JANUARY Kirsty Duncan THUNDER BAY, University of Windsor "Unravelling the secrets of the Spanish flu in Svalbard" Time and Room TBA February 9 1999 VoL. 16, No. 1 ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828·5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Green Dolphin Street Jazz Quintet January 29 February 23 Tamara Grand Frances Harding University of British Columbia Communications/Special Events Officer New Music for Percussion and Friends March 16 Dominique Corbeil, violin; Colin Mathews, cello; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Publications Officer "Feeding in fear: Ecological and evolutionary consequences of foragingpredation risk trade-offs in northern freshwater fishes" Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant Jennifer Willianen 10:30 - 11 :30 a.m. Photography RB 1047 Peter Puna & Staff Everyone Welcome. For further information please contact Robbie Buffington at ext. 8458. LU Print Shop William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts Printing: 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted Nor'Westers' Home Games January 22-23 February 5-6 Basketball vs Windsor Basketball vs WLU Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 p.m. Send us your news. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is February 1, 1999. Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 pm Saturday: 4p.m. Thunder Bay, ON Sunday: 2p.m. P7B5E1 Women: 6:30 p.m. Men: 8:30 p.m. Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road February 6-7 February 19-20 Volleyball vs Ryerson Basketball vs Brock Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Alumni Curling Bonspiel March 26, 1999 CO Trojan De v el . & Alum ni Affai r s Call 343-8155 for Information Lakehead University- January, 1999 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.16 No.1 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains the announcement of nine task forces to make recommendations for areas of Lakehead University. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-01 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/4cc80d619ad080113cd9085c99be6148.pdf 8e334d7b9ea6cb730b426be8924a0d65 PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Happy Holidays! from the staff of the AGORA Lakehead' s Board of Governors and CUPE Ratify Agreement The Board of Governors of Lakehead University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3905, recently ratified a new four-year agreement. CUPE represents graduate assistants and undergraduate students employed as markers, tutors etc. This agreement provides for wage increases in each of the four years, plus some benefit changes. Other changes include the removal of the wording requiring that all registered graduate students receive an assistantship. There employees and supervisors. will, however, be a minimum guarantee The contract is available at the for the number of graduate assistantships Human Resources Home Page b!1M available to eligible full-time graduate www/lakeheadu.ca/-humanres/ students in each year. A new hrhome.html performance review process for graduate students on assistantship is also ~ - - -- -- - -- -- -- included. These reviews will cover :·;; \. Inside expectations of duties and responsibilitie ~:Z"~ .... President's Report... .............. page 2 to be performed, areas for improvement, ORPT Charts its Future................ page 6 training and development needs, and will Y2K Preparations ........................ page 7 promote communication between DECEMBER 1999 �-----------------••·-►-i-~--------------- Lakehead UNIVERSITY Agora December 1999 Vol. 16, No. 10 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828•5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:franees.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next Issue is January 7, 2000. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora. Office of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P785E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As our students complete their examinations and students, staff and faculty alike look forward to the holiday break, I want to wish everyone a safe, healthy and enjoyable time. There will be a university social gathering in the Agora on Wednesday, December 22, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. I hope that everyone finds a few moments to join colleagues and share refreshments (generously donated by Aramark). Much has been accomplished this year and, as we continue to implement the Strategic Plan, I want to commend all of you who have volunteered time and energy to the various committees, task forces and working groups that led to the development of the Plan and now its implementation. A draft Emergency Plan will be completed this month alter a year of effort. Marla Peuramaki and Donna Miller have devoted considerable time to leading its development, along with members of the Emergency Planning Committee. Please review this draft and provide comment for its final development. This is a much-needed policy document to ensure personal safety during potential catastrophic events. After witnessing the general lack of response to a fire alarm in the University Centre last month, such clear directives are indeed necessary. Let us hope that the year 2000 brings good news to Lakehead University on issues of capital and operating funds. Our case has been made, and I am confident that the critical importance of the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre to this university's future has been demonstrated. The university is poised to make many positive strides forward in 2000, and the next millennium should provide even greater evidence of the importance of Lakehead University and northwestern Ontario to the provincial economy and the social well-being of Ontarians in general. Again, have a wonderful break and let us all move forward next year in confidence and with renewed vigour. Happy Holidays! YEAR IN REVIEW - Some Highlights of 1999 • Lakehead receives $2.96 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation & partners • Business Administration students place 1st in Marketing at Queen's Competition • New programs in Software Engineering launched • Civil Engineering team wins first place in Steel Bridge Competition - MidWest Division • Lakehead partners with SGI, IBM and SunMicrosystems - acquiring leading-edge high-tech equipment, including a Cray supercomputer • Dr. Marc Dignam and Dr. Stephen Hecnar win Premier's Research Excellence Awards (PREA) Lakehead University- December 1999 2 • Appointments: Dr. Mary Louise Hill to Vice President (Academic); Or. Julia O'Sullivan to Dean of Education; Or. Mark Howe to Dean of Graduate Studies and Research • Paleo DNA Lab takes over 3rd floor of Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre • Construction begins on new hospital on land adjacent to Lakehead • Completion of new Strategic Plan • Shad Valley comes to Lakehead • Or. lnderjit Nirdosh is awarded Faculty Advisors Award from Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering �-SMM•■ .wz.---------------- EMERGENCY? 8911 24 HOURS 9-343-8911 from CNFER & Health Sciences North 343-8911 from private phones puts you Into contact with Security Services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lakehead's Emergency Planning Team What can we learn from universities that have experienced serious emergencies? How has Lakehead responded to past emergencies? What types of emergencies are of concern to the University community? Are there emergency response "best practices"? These, and other related questions, have been the focus of the Emergency Planning Coordinating Committee, or EPCC, over the last ten months. The EPCC is working to revise the University's current emergency policy and plan to bring them into line with planning guidelines established by Emergency Preparedness Canada. What's New at the Chancellor Paterson Library Web Access to Special Survey Data from Statistics Canada The Chancellor Paterson Library has recently made arrangements with the Internet Data Library System (IDLS) at the University of Western Ontario to provide user-friendly web access to statistical data files and databases through the Data Liberation Initiative (DU). Through the IDLS web page, raw data files, codebooks, variable lists and SAS/SPSS command files can be easily extracted to a local computer. The Library previously announced Lakehead University's participation in the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI), a cooperative project between Statistics Canada and other federal government departments, the Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada and Canadian Universities. The intent of this five-year pilot project (which began in 1996) is to provide access to special survey data files, the majority of which have no print equivalent. Data is to be used by faculty, students and staff of Lakehead University for teaching, research and academic publishing purposes. Sample data files available through DU include: • Canada Census (1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971) • Household Internet Use Survey • National Longitudinal Survey of Children • National Population Health Survey • Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics •Survey on the Importance of Nature to Canadians To access DU data, go to the Library Home Page. Click on Electronic Resources and select Data Liberation Initiative under Statistical Sources. For more information, contact Linda Mitchell, Government Documents Librarian at extension 8072 (lkmitche@sky. lakeheadu.ca) or Valerie Gibbons, Electronic Services Librarian at extension 8129 (vgibbons@sky. lakeheadu.ca). The Committee is also developing detailed emergency response and recovery protocols which will help guide campus first responders, managers and the University community, as a whole. The emergency program, consisting of the new plan and protocols, will be in place by December 31, 1999. An annual review will be part of the revised process for maintaining the program. It is the goal of the EPCC to make the program dynamic and reflective of University activities. Information about the program will be distributed widely across the campus in the new year and a staff and faculty training program is being designed for implementation over the next two years. -- Marla Peuramaki, Human Resources Mark Andre Hamelin, an internationally acclaimed pianist, delivered a piano masterclas~ in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall on November 25, 1999. Mr. Hamelin also performed at St. Paul's United Church as part of the Lumina Music Concert Series, sponsored by the Department of Music. Lakehead University- December 1999 3 �Taina Chahal: Exploring literature that Crosses Boundaries By Dave MacDonald When Taina Chahal enters a conversation, the level of passionate attention rises exponentially. If you ask her about her research, her eyes sparkle and she leans forward, speaking with both hands about her quest to cross boundaries and give voice to the women of literature. An English and Women's Studies graduate student and an Ontario Graduate Scholarship-Open Competition winner, Chahal describes her thesis as a project that originally set out to deal with female literary theorists, and then "it just snowballed." Her interesting degree track lets her focus on the literatures of women in depth: "I'm looking at knowledges themselves, and how theories are constructed," she notes. Chahal's research deals with three AfroCaribbean women writers, Jamaica Kincaid, Michelle Cliff, and Beryl Gilroy, and includes theorists like Carol Boyce Davies, Amina Mama, and Dionne Brand. She recognizes the challenge of being a white academic writing about women of colour: "how can I read their texts without recolonizing them with my western discourser Colonization, women's self-definitions and resistance are a few of the themes that intrigue Chahal. Our universities were founded on a European model, which Chahal points out, traditionally minimized the study of so-called minority literatures. According to her research, universities highlight Eurocentric epistemology and methodology, with the result that 'Third World' authors are often underrepresented and their philosophies marginalized. show what she has learned from her writers. This demands extensive study of poetry and prose, it's historical context, literary criticism and writer's commentary. ''You can't even begin to comprehend the texts if you don't understand the complex social and political contexts that the authors live in" she says. With animated expression, she describes the fluid boundaries that she is discovering at the intersections of gender, race, sexuality, and other social dialogue that helps me formulate my ideas." Dr. Gillian Siddall's perspectives on curriculum issues and gender/race/ sexuality intersections give Chahal new insights, and Dr. Judith Leggatt's postcolonial expertise helps her place into context marginalized, excluded, and misrepresented voices. Chahal confides that "they accept me as a colleague, and they don't feel any need to contain my thoughts-and yet they're there when I need guidance-I consider them my incredibly intelligent friends." An even closer friend, her husband, has also been "pivotal in developing my ability to articulate my knowledges," she says. As a mother of three, Chahal juggles her research and life, but the inquisitive process is part of her personality: "my schoolwork is praxis or 'theory in action', so it's not outside of my everyday life." "My schoolwork is praxis or 'theory in action', so it's not outside ofmy everyday life. " relations. Here again she runs into difficulty, because very few resource materials deal with these topics in relation to Afro-Caribbean women. When asked how she finds what she needs, she credits her thesis cosupervisors with creating a "three-way As she wrestles with the tensions of a postmodern age, Chahal is trying to Lakehead University- December 1999 4 As Chahal looks forward to her doctoral studies, her inquistiveness drives her as a scholar: "whenever I enter an area of knowledge, I realize there's no way of understanding it unless I know thatand that-and that-as well; she says. "I read, then I think. I talk to people who have ideas to share, then I think some more..." For an aspiring scholar, there is no better goal than the on-going pursuit of discovery. Dave MacDonald is one of several students participating in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle✓ournal. �----------------i--Ziiill•■•z- -----·--·r~1) ( -~ ~~~~~~~~----------, _ ___.;.. \ ~ NIIGAANTIGE "Looking to the Future 2000" Career Fair ·--c;;,~tices & \ ' . \ Upcoming \ ~ · ) Events (~-- 6:J ______ \,._____ ~ ,,' .., Chancellor's Reception February 16, 2000 Lakehead University alumni and friends will be the guests of Chancellor Lois Wilson at a reception in the Senate . Chambers on Parliament Hill. This event will showcase Lakehead University to key constituents in the Ottawa area in an effort to strengthen our reputation and image amongst alumni, donors, friends and potential students. Contact Rob Zuback, manager of alumni services at extension 8916 or rob.zuback@ lakeheadu.ca for more information. A desire to help Aboriginal youth realize their potential through education and employment opportunities brought several exhibitors to Lakehead University, the venue for Niigaantige Career Fair, December 8 - 10, 1999. Students were exposed to a variety of career options and attended workshops delivered by local and national Aboriginal role models, including Canadian actress Tina Keeper and Ted Nolan, former NHL player & coach. Fellow of the University Award THUNDERWOLVES BOOSTER CLUB The Board Governors invites individuals to submit nominations for the Fellow of Lakehead University award. The award recognizes persons who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare and well being of Northwestern Ontario and/or of Lakehead University. A candidate should have: 1) contributed substantially to education and/or to the growth and development of Lakehead University; and/or Join the Booster Club... Be a Part of the Team The Thunderwolves Booster Club is encouraging new members to join. The club's purpose is to promote and support ongoing and new varsity athletic initiatives. In the past, the club has supported team development and international competitions. A membership with the Thunderwolves Booster Club provides a season pass to all varsity events. Get involved in 1/arsity athletics at Lakehead and truly become a member of the team! Membership Classification & Benefits Booster Friend - $20 Thunderwolves Club - $75 Entitles you to: Entitles you to: 2) given service to the community of Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario through active participation in service clubs, community organizations, business and professional groups or charitable organizations. It is intended that such service should be above and beyond the demand of a career, and should be of the nature where no pecuniary reward is expected. •One Game • Range Cafe privileges • Two season tickets to all Thunderwolves events • Thunderwolves season newsletter Booster Club - $50 • Range Cafe privileges Entitles you to: • Draw for two, one night stay @ Victoria Inn • Social after Thunderwolves home games • Voting privileges Contact Beverley Stefureak, ext. 8614 or bev.stefureak@lakeheadu.ca. for a nomination form. • Social after Thunderwolves home games • One season ticket to all Thunderwolves events • Thunderwolves season newsletter • Range Cafe privileges • Draw for two, one night stay @ Victoria Inn • Voting privileges Lakehead University- December 1999 5 To receive a membership application, please contact the Athletics Office at ext. 8213. �School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Charts its Future by Dave Quinn Margaret Johnston is a busy woman. For the past nine years she has been teaching geography, tourism and recreation courses in the Department of Geography. In August of this year she stepped into her current role as director of Lakehead's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (ORPT). Johnston's main priority is to work with faculty members Dr. Bob Payne, Dr. Tom Potter, Prof. Tom Stevens, Prof. John Colton, Dr. Lesley Curthoys and Dr. Brent Cuthbertson to review the curriculum and build on the strengths of this unique and highly popular program. Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is an academic program that explores all aspects of natural resource recreation, and does so using theoretical and applied approaches. "A large part of what we do relates to parks planning, outdoor leadership, tourism development, and natural interpretation," says Johnston. "Students get a broad base and a comprehensive background ... They can also specialize by combining the Outdoor Recreation program with Geography, Biology or History." Curriculum Review The Curriculum Review process currently under way comes within the context of a number of issues including enrolment, retention and graduation rates. Last year 186 students were admitted to first year, a number which many in the School believe is too high, given the number of faculty and the program's requirements for learning "in the field." Currently there are about 400 students in the program, nine faculty members and two sessionals. Johnston is excited about the review process which will involve faculty, staff, students and graduates. "All of us are working together to build on the strong foundations of the past 25 years," says Johnston, "and we feel that now is the time to implement some key changes. We're trying to define the three different streams of the program -- tourism, leadership, and parks -- and make sure that they are deep and broad enough to meet students needs." Johnston and her staff have been working hard to come up with a unified vision for the future of the department. They hope to run the proposed changes by the students and other faculty soon. This feedback will be used to further streamline the program, and the final changes will be sent to Lakehead's Senate for final approval. New Faculty Members Janet Dyment and Randy Haluza-Delay are two new faculty members. Randy brings a wide range of outdoor experiential education ideas to the faculty, while Janet's background in the Lakehead University- December 1999 6 ecological processes of protected areas, adds an interesting new spin to the program. Students can already feel the energy of change and new ideas in the faculty. "Things this year are way more positivein says fourth-year student Kelly Comishin. "For the past couple of years we (the students) could feel the need for some sort of change and growth in the department, and this year it feels like its happening!" Even with the challenges of her new directorship, Margaret Johnston still finds time to continue some of her ongoing projects with the Geography Department, such as her field course to Antarctica, a two week program heading south this December. The outdoor recreation and tourism industries are two of the fastest growing industries in the world, and with all the positive ideas and enthusiasm flowing through the Rec. Hall these days, ORPT students should be well prepared to instruct, guide, paddle, climb, ski, and teach into the new millennium. David Quinn is a freelance writer/ photographer currently working as a Instructor/Teaching Assistant in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. �-SZ-•■ ¥z-c----------------- Lakehead is Prepared for Y2K It is expected that Lakehead University's transition to Year 2000 will prove to be decidedly uneventful. However, precautions have been taken to minimize the potential for problems that may affect students or University facilities. Residence Approximately 82 students will be in residence on December 31 st . This includes 16 Residence Assistants assigned to work that evening. In the Fall, Bartley Residence was added to the emergency power grids and will be heated and have emergency lighting. Conference Rooms A, B, and C have been designated as evacuation sites for students living in Avila, Prettie or the townhouses if these facilities are without power. The City of Thunder Bay has stated that the water supply will not be affected by any Y2K factor. Additional propane has been procured and Residence administration has purchased a supply of flashlights, batteries and extra blankets. Residence Assistants and Security Officers will be continuously "on rounds." Other campus buildings will be locked. Food Services Dan's Diner - a satellite food service operation located in Bartley Residence will serve as a food preparation and dispensing area, and Aramark will have sufficient food on hand for four days. Adequate supplies of disposables have been purchased, and the large barbeques will be located outside of Dan's Diner. Campus Buildings In the event of power failure, the University's emergency lighting system can operate for approximately four days. The fire alarm system and the telephone switch will also remain operative for the same time frame. Elevators will not work. While the majority of buildings are tied into emergency lighting, maintenance personnel will immediately commence de-commissioning those buildings to protect them in the event of freeze-up. We estimate that it would take thirty hours to secure these facilities. A number of gas generators will be located in critical areas (e.g. Security) to maintain minimal lighting or provide for the operation of communications equipment. We have received assurance from utility providers and system suppliers that their respective operations are Y2K compliant. Computers & Systems With respect to computing services, all major systems have been tested and corrective action taken as necessary. In the summer months CTRC invited all members of the University community to have their individual PC's tested for Y2K compliance, and nearly 500 faculty and staff members took advantage of this offer. Others have tested their equipment themselves forY2K compliance using various software packages that have been available for some time. Staffing As a precaution, members of the Electrical, Maintenance, and Security Departments will be at work on December 31 st . A Y2K Emergency Team has been established and includes those managers on campus who are well experienced with emergency situations. The team is comprised of Jim Podd, director of campus development, Bob Angell, director of CTRC, David Hare, manager of residence, Donna Miller, chief of security services, and Adam Rhode, director of food services. Lakehead is operating under the premise that critical systems outside our control will not be adversely affected by the transition to Year 2000; however, we are confident that we can manage an emergency situation and minimize the possibility of danger to our students, and damage to our property. Thunder Bay Foundation generously supports students through various bursaries and scholarships. Pictured here with Or. J. Colquhoun, pastpresident, Thunder Bay Foundation, are Lakehead students, Jennifer Aguirre and Sara Lyn Robillard, both Thunder Bay Foundation Scholarship recipients. The Foundation participated in the OSOTF campaign and through their gift have created the Ruth W Black Memorial Bursary in Graduate Studies. The award will provide a bursary of $1,200 each year to a graduate student in any program. L.akehead University-- December 1999 7 Excerpted from a report to the Board of Governors, December 2, 1999 by Grant Walsh, executive director of services. �• · • · · - 1 - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- Upcoming events :JI deasonaf!ll{essaye at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse Thunderwolves Schedule from G£anceflor Bois Wilson January 7 Wrestling, Men's dual meet, 4:00 pm Basketball, Women 's vs Guelph, 6:30 pm Men's vs. Guelph, 8:30 pm January 8 Wrestling, Gord Garvie Tournament, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Basketball, Women's vs. Guelph, 6:30 pm Men's vs. Guelph, 8:30 pm January 21 Basketball, Women's vs. Western,6:30 pm January22 Basketball, Women's vs. Western,6:30 pm Men's vs. Western, 8:30 pm Don't miss the HOLIDAY GATHERING in the Agora WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd between 3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m. Drop by for refreshments, generously donated by Aramark while you listen to the Mine Centre Singers. Canada is fortunate to have a diverse community of races, peoples, cultures, religions and languages in its citizens. Those differences have not yet erupted into public animosity, and I hope they never will. However some debate emerges from time to time about how we should collectively express our unity as Canadians, and yet affirm and respect the diversity that exists among us. I want to make a few comments about religious diversity, and its appropriate expression in public life, even though the subject is thought to be too sensitive or delicate for public discussion. The subject becomes particularly sensitive around Christmas, which, for all its glitter, remains for many of us one of the main annual Christian celebrations. Since the personal and communal faith of a people will need to be expressed publicly from time to time, in order to preserve its own integrity, it seems to me that no faith community should ever seek to limit the freedom of other faiths. There should be acceptance that Canadians enjoy full freedom to express their own spirituality and to associate with faith communities of their choice. As well, those who do not identify their spirituality with any organized faith group must be respected and also show respect for others. Can we create a climate in our culture where fundamental beliefs of particular religions can be heard, respected, and celebrated in public, but not allowed to denigrate those who do CLEAN UP DRESS DOWN DAY Tuesday, December 21 Seize this opportunity to use this day to clean files and generally "clean up your own backyard"!! Garbage bags are available at the Switchboard in the University Centre and the main offices in the Bora Laskin and C.J. Sanders buildings. At the end of the day, please place the filled garbage bags in the hallway for pickup. CO Trojan &evel. & Alumni Affairs Confidential material for shredding should be packed in boxes (boxes are at Printing).~ to call Campus Developrtlfill! by Dec. 20'" or 21" at 8208, to arrange for pick up. Lakehead University-- December 1999 8 not share these beliefs? Can mutual respect be nurtured between those who claim no spiritual dimension to their lives and those whose very existence derives its meaning from the depths of spiritual convictions? Hopefully, as we approach the Year 2000, we approach it as we do a fiftieth wedding anniversary. Each of us and every community of the spirit should bring the best gifts possible to the celebration of the new Millennium, as its contribution to the mending of a broken world. Let the arrogant attitudes that diminish one another, or another's belief system, be made culturally unacceptable in Canada. In that way we affirm each other as human beings without feeling the necessity of betraying our own spiritual understandings, or pretending that we have no differences. And let us all make a space for the "other" in an equitable and warm way on public occasions or public religious celebrations. My main hope is that Canadians will affirm the important spiritual and life giving dimensions of our lives as we move into the time frame of a new century. My main hope is that we do this together, looking upon the rich diversity of communities of the spirit as gifts to our culture, not problems. And that we move well beyond tolerance - which is the last refuge of the uncommitted - to bringing gifts for all, that will enrich the human journey. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.16 No.10 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a message from the President, the Chancellor Paterson Library announces the new Internet Data Library System, and an article on what is planned for Lakehead in the year 2000. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-12 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Chancellor Paterson Library Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University Paterson Library President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/ec232aeb6b0de2c3dc9ea7289b5c198b.pdf 528b0300bf026e3fd37eee9f9dcf61d6 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FoR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead Team is # I in Marketing The preliminary round in November involved the preparation of case studies in Accounting, Finance, Labour Arbitration, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Policy. The top six universities in each discipline area were selected to ~ompete in the final round. This year, four teams from Lakehead's Faculty of Business were successful in moving on to the finals. "Given the quality and number of universities competing in the preliminary round, it was a real achievement to have a team selected to attend the finals," said Derek Hassay, assistant professor of Business Administration and Lakehead's ICBC faculty advisor. "By placing in the top six of universities in the preliminary round, it enabled us to send a debating team as well." The final competition required student teams to prepare case studies in which they were given five hours to complete their analysis and prepare Aaron Grant, Derek Hassay and Jennifer Koiranen a formal presentation. Inside CFI Awards ... 3 Distinguished Instructor Award .. .4 HSSFC Report by Livia Di Matteo ...9 Celebrating Gerontology ... 10 The Marketing Team of Aaron Grant and Jennifer Koiranen, representing Lakehead University, placed first in the final round of the Marketing component of the 1999 Intercollegiate Business Competition held at Queen's University on January 16-17, 1999. In the process, Lakehead trumped teams from the University of Calgary (2nd), and Queen's (3rd). The complete Lakehead team also won the President's Cup, an award given annually by the event organizers to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of the competition. ICBC is a national competition, sponsored by Queen's University, celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Twenty-three business schools across Canada, from Memorial to UBC, competed in the preliminary and final rounds of competition. -- Denise Bruley, Communications Officer See the best in varsity women's basketball when Lakehead University hosts the CIAU National Women's Basketball Championship March 11-13, 1999. Ticket prices are listed on page 12. �-----------------. ;W«••;■; . - 1 - - - -- - - -- - - - - - -- enhancement from several sources including ATOP, a potential student technology fee and a capital request for an Advanced Technology Centre on campus. Our deficiencies in the number of work stations available, quality of hardware and software and facilities are all too apparent. From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert As demonstrated elsewhere in this issue of the Agora, there are many "good news" stories at Lakehead. The success of the Business students at the Queen's University competition and of our researchers in securing CFI funding are examples of a number of positive circumstances at the University. Meetings with Health Canada Minister Allan Rock, Education and Training Minister David Johnson and a delegation from Northern Development and Mines (Feb. 16) are signs of our efforts to further the development of the University's potential. We continue to seek support for technological Lakehead to Publish an Annual Report by Jennifer Willianen Analysis and Communications Assistant This September, Lakehead University will distribute an Annual Report highlighting significant accomplishments that have occurred during the 1998-99 academic year. The report will be a colour publication and will be mailed to approximately 5,000 people across Canada and around the world including selected alumni, friends and donors; media; businesses and industry; government; aboriginal organizations, and schools, colleges and universities. The project is being coordinated by Frances Harding, publications officer with the Office of Communications. "In a memo issued to selected staff and faculty in early January, I asked them to reflect on the significant accomplishments that have occurred in the last 12 months and to submit a report to the Office of Communications by mid February." Once these reports have been studied, the Office of Communications, working with an advisory committee, will be in a position to decide which areas and activities of campus life may be highlighted and what kind of further consultation with deans, directors, faculty, staff, and students may be necessary. "To my knowledge Lakehead University has never published this kind of annual report before," says Harding, "and I expect we will learn a great deal this year about gathering information and coordinating such a comprehensive publication." The advisory committee for this year's Annual Report is comprised of Dr. Fred Gilbert, president; Kerrie-Lee Clarke, director of institutional analysis; Denise Bruley, communications officer; and Laurie Hill, development officer. The Office of Commuf}ications is now compiling a mailing list for the Annual Report. If you have suggestions as to individual or company names to add to the list, please contact Frances Harding at 343-8193. Lakehead University- February, 1999 2 The issue of tuition fee increase for 1999-2000 has been in the press. In the interest of clarifying the proposal going to the Board of Governors, the following information is provided: -- the intent was to provide, to the maximum extent possible, a reduction from the 10% increase already approved for the next academic year; -- the competitive market position of Lakehead was reviewed on a program and sector basis to hold increases where we were above average and raise tuition more in areas where we were substantially below the provincial average; -- reducing tuition fees to an average of 7.6% overall would effect a $400,000 decrease in revenue to the University, anything lower would potentially jeopardize elimination of the deficit in 2000-2001 as required by the Board of Governors; and -- the intent of the proposal is to reduce the increase for the majority of our students, have a higher percentage increase only in those areas where we were well below provincial average and yet maintain a differential fee that would remain below the likely provincial average in 1999. No one likes to see continued increases in tuition fees but the University is acting in a fiscally responsible manner while trying to minimize the impact on individual students. Consideration is being given to providing financial support from the bursary monies generated by the 30% portion of the new increase to all students who qualify for OSAP funding. Currently we are looking at an award that would be applied to tuition to help offset a part of the increase. �-.s•••••z---------------- 9 Lakehead University Receives $2.96 Million For World-Class Research Innovation by Denise Bruley, Communications Officer Awarded January, 1999: The Development of Lakehead University's Paleo-DNA Laboratory Research Team: Dr. El Molto and Dr. Ryan Parr Lakehead Engineering Research Centre Research Team: Dr. K. Dieter Eigenbrod, Dr. Kefu Liu, Dr. Meilan Liu, Dr. S. Ali Mirza, Dr. Greg Naterer Expansion of Lakehead University's Pulp and Paper Facilities Research Team: Dr Allan Gilbert, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. Krishnamoorthy Natarajan Field Research Laboratory in Conservation Ecology (FRL) Researcher: Dr. Douglas Morris Computerized Environmental Simulation System New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Qing-Lai Dang Awarded October, 1998: Renewal of Lakehead University's Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Facility Research Team: Dr. Jeffrey Banks, Dr. Christine Gottardo, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. David Holah, Dr. Stephen Kinrade, Dr. Neil Weir Renewal of Lakehead University's Scanning Electron Microscope Facilities Research Team: Dr. Graham Borradaile, Dr. Geoffrey Hill, Dr. Stephen Kissin, Dr. Roger Mitchell, Dr. K.C. Yang Atomic Resolution Surface Facility New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Mark Gallagher Numerical and Experimental Studies of Industrial and Environmental Flows with Phase Change New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Greg Naterer Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures / Long-Haul Fibre-Optic Communications New Opportunities Grant: Dr. Marc Dignam Lakehead University- February, 1999 3 Lakehead has received a number of significant awards from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help strengthen the University's capability for world class research and technology development. The value of CFI support for these Lakehead University awards is $1 .3 million. With the partner support, this equates to a total investment of $2.96 million in new money for research at Lakehead. The CFI is an independent, not-forprofit corporation established in May, 1997, with a contribution of $800 million from the Government of Canada. The Foundation's mandate is to invest in infrastructure for research and development in Canadian universities, colleges, hospitals, and other not-for-profit research institutions. The CFl's investments are made in partnership with the private and voluntary sectors, as well as with all levels of government. Through these partnerships, the CFI has the potential to trigger about $2 billion in investment in research infrastructure. All projects are funded according to a formula where the CFI supports 40 percent of the costs, while industry partners from the public, private and voluntary sectors support the remaining 60 percent. Included in Lakehead University's partners were Kennecot Inc., Foxboro Canada Ltd., the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Manitoba Hydro, Fisher Scientific Ltd., and the Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund. "This is the type of partnership that will become the norm for most future research endeavours. It also speaks well of Lakehead's current strength and developing capacity in research and development activities," says Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert. �-----------------;•••-•;---1----------- -----Fedderson Receives Distinguished Instructor Award by Jennifer Willianen, Analysis and Communications Assistant uFor me, Kim Fedderson has always set a standard of what a truly outstanding teacher can be, and I have strived to live up to that standard in my own way .... Every department needs that kind of teacher. Every student needs that kind of teacher. Every university needs that kind of teacher." -- Dr. Jeanette Lynes, Associate Professor of English and Recipient of the 1997 Distinguished Instructor Award For the second year in a row, Lakehead's highest award for teaching and learning has been awarded to a professor in the Department of English. Dr. Kim Fedderson, associate professor and chair of the Department of English, came to Lakehead in 1990 from Seneca College in Toronto where he had spent nine years working as a teaching master, program co-ordinator and academic chair. He has contributed to the academic community i~ Thunder Bay in a variety of ways -- improving student writing being one of his chief interests. Over the years, Fedderson has been instrumental in encouraging instructors to integrate writing into their curricula so that their courses complement student needs and reflect academic excellence. As well, he has championed a university-wide Writing Across the Curriculum r,NAC) initiative that includes the establishment of a Writing Centre at Lakehead. He strongly feels that "recognition of Lakehead as a school which graduates strong writers is a realistic goal." In 1994, Fedderson coauthored A Case for Writing: A Business Writing Casebook, with his colleague Professor David Parsons. He has also written several refereed articles on rhetoric, supervised master's students, delivered many conference papers and contributed to a host of other publications. Fedderson's impact upon students is outstanding. In a letter supporting his nomination for the 1998 Distinguished Instructor Award, a group of first-year students stated: 'With his quick wit, enthusiasm and professionalism, Dr. Fedderson is a professor par excellence ... No one ever watches the clock in his class. His classes are far too inspiring and interesting and over too quickly ... He gives first-year students the opportunity and welcoming confidence to get involved not only in classroom activities but in greater academic endeavours as well." Kim Fedderson's innovative teaching methods include the use of Internet tools such as distribution lists and Usenet groups to spark further learning and discussion. Dr. Fedderson is a true believer in empowerment through writing. He completed his PhD at York University in 1985 specializing in Renaissance and Reformation Literature and Linguistics and Stylistics. (His doctoral dissertation was entitled The Rhetoric of the Elizabethan Sermon.) In 1993, he was one of four professors to receive a Lakehead University Contribution to Teaching Award. During the 1994-95 academic year, Kim and his wife Anne and their two children moved to Japan whe.re he taught English composition and conversation at Gifu University for Education and Foreign Languages. From 1995 to 1997, he served as an executive member of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), and from 1993 to 1995, he was a member of the negotiating committee of the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA). Lakehead University- February, 1999 4 Dr. Kim Fedderson Department of English The Distinguished Instructor Award is given annually to a Lakehead University teacher who has made a distinguished contribution to teaching. All faculty members (full-time and sessionals) are eligible to participate except for members currently on the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning. Written criteria is available by contacting Patti Merriman at 343-8207. May 31, 1999 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the 1999award. �Lakehead University Parents' Newsletter Winter 1999 Tell Us Your Thoughts Lakehead University is presently immersed in a comprehensive strategic planning process that will result in a document to guide us five years into the next millennium. Nine task forces comprised of faculty, students, staff, administration, and members of the community are reviewing issues deemed to be of utmost importance in setting our direction for the coming years. The task forces will report in the areas of Undergraduate Education, Graduate Education and Research, Student Life, Campus Environment, Communications and Marketing, Evaluation and Accountability, External Funding, Management Environment and Governance, and Outreach. Come March, the Strategic Planning Committee will review task force reports and recommendations and set priorities for Lakehead's future. We would like to hear from YOU! If you have comments about what Lakehead does well and/or what we could improve on, please let us know. Send your comments to: E-mail: Joy.Himmelman@Lakeheadu.ca Mail: Student Services Looking for a Job? The Student Placement & Co-operative Education Centre (UC 2024) can help. It is Lakehead's on-line career search lab with state-of-the-art computers and the central location on campus that connects students with employment and career opportunities. Check out the On-line Web Site http://iobs.lakeheadu.ca and the Job Bank where great summer, co-op, career and international opportunities may be found. Our friendly, helpful staff will review your resume and cover letter to help you prepare for your job search. And, if you are looking for a specific job, we can guide you through the many resources linked to the web site and suggest additional resources located in the Centre. Call us today at (807) 343-8264. Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario Fax: (807) 343-8679 We look forward to hearing from you. Important D ates P7B 5E1 Final date for course withdrawal without academic penalty: fall/winter full courses ..... February 8 winter half courses.... March 1 Mid-year study week (Except Education) Winter term exams: February 15-19 April 12-24 Final date for registration in Spring Session course~ beginning May 3: May 6 Final date for registration in SummerSession courses beginning July 5: July 8 �Bowater - Lakehead University Technical Partnership Campus Notes Ann Clarke, a professor in the Department of Visual Arts, has received a $34,000 grant from The Canada Council to produce a body of work in the form of abstract paintings on canvas and large mixed media drawings on paper. Dr. Geoff Hill (centre), a Lakehead University graduate who is now a senior research scientist with Bowater's Thunder Bay Mill, joined Bowater Vice President and Resident Manager Don Campbell (right) and Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert (left) to announce the formation of a technical partnership between Bowater and Lakehead. The partnership forms a unique framework that will allow for cutting-edge pulp and paper-related research to be performed by Lakehead researchers from many disciplines either independently or in collaboration with Bowater staff. The agreement will also see a continuation in the development of opportunities for co-op and summer students to be hired at Bowater. The good news came while Clarke was spending part of her sabbatical year in England working in a studio and attending lectures at The Slade School of Art, University College, London, where she had been given an Honorary Research Fellowship from October to June. A collection of Clarke's recent work is currently on display at Definitely Superior Artist-Run Centre and Gallery in Thunder Bay until March 5, 1999. Did You Know? The Lakehead University Foot Patrol is comprised of a group of student employees who complement full-time Security Services staff by providing escorts to students, staff and visitors on campus. They work September through April, Monday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Foot patrol can expect to provide approximately 2,000 escorts per year, which represent over 300 hours of service to the campus community. Two new paintings by Lakehead visual arts students Stephanie Siemieniuk (loft) and Sally Karman (right) now hang in the Office of the President thanks to the coordinating efforts of Sessional Lecturer Mavourneen Trainor (centre). �The Parent Fund Starting in February, Lakehead students will be contacting parents to ask them to make a $100 pledge to the 1999 Parent Fund in support of one of two projects: Electronic Access for the Chancellor Paterson Library or The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Electronic Access for the Chancellor Paterson Library is an initiative that will enable the University to continue to serve the information needs of the Lakehead University community into the 21st century. New "wired" study carrels and computer work stations will allow access to the University's computer system as well as to the Internet. Exam Booster Kit Is your child stressed out over their upcoming final exams? Do they need a boost? Well, Lakehead University Residence Council and the Alumni Association have the perfect solution! Send them an EXAM BOOSTER KIT! You can purchase the kit for a mere $20 plus tax. The Booster Kit contains a healthy assortment of fruit (oranges, bananas, apples), power snacks (chocolate bars, chips, cookies, candies and gum) and beverages (pop, coffee, and hot chocolate) to provide your child with plenty of energy for those late nights of studying! To place your order, please call the Office of Alumni Services at (807) 343-8155 or Toll-Free at 1-800-832-8076. The Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund is a program whereby the provincial government will match funds targeted toward student financial aid. Presently, Lakehead University has raised over $3 million in support of this program. Every donation that is designated toward student financial aid before March 31, 1999 will be matched by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. The opportunity to make a gift and have it matched will end on March 31, 1999. If you have already made a pledge in support of OSOTF, please don't miss this tremendous opportunity to double your gift to Lakehead University. Deadline date for orde rs is Wednesday, March, 17, 1999 Booster Kits will be delivered both on and off-campus on Saturday, March 27, 1999 For information contact: Rob Zuback, Manager, Alumni Services Lakehead University Thank you for your support this past Christmas. Over 450 "Good Luck Care Packages" were prepared and delivered to students in December. Residence Council and the Alumni Association were successful in raising approximately $6,000 which was dedicated to on-campus programs for students and much needed bursaries. Once again, all proceeds from the sale of the Exam Booster Kits will be used to enhance campus life and to provide much needed bursaries for Lakehead University students. 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1 (807) 343-8916 E-mail: rob.zuback@lakeheadu.ca �Special Offer From World of Vacations Visit Thunder Bay and Lakehead University From$300* $350 - $50 (Coupon) = $300 *per person, based on double occupancy With: World of Vacations (Formerly Canadian Holidays) www.worldofvacations.com Valid From Janua,y 18-March JO, 1999 March 25 - May 15, 1999 October 16 -December 31, 1999 Co-op Student Receives Circle ofExcellence Award Congratulations to Lesley Stefureak for receiving a "Circle of Excellence Award" for the work she completed at the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada during her eight-month co-op placement in 1998. Stefureak is enrolled in the master's program in economics and is planning to graduate in December, 1999. She is interested in working in the field of international policy development. Package includes ... Round-trip Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg and 2 Nights Hotel Come Visit Us for March Break March 10-25, 1999 Packages available at a slightly higher cost Call your travel agent for details This Coupon is valid with this offer or for any flights offered by World of Vacations destined to Thunder Bay and booked with a hotel or car rental in Thunder Bay. Minimum 1 night hotel or 1 day car rental is required in Thunder Bay. -~---- ----------- - - ----- Attention Parents, Students, Alumni, Staff, Faculty and Friends of Lakehead University present this $50 Discount Coupon to your travel agent and save $50 per person (single); $100 per couple (double) on Adult pricing; or $25 per child when sharing with 2 Adults. Coupon must be presented at the time of making reservations and must accompany your deposit or final payment for your booking. Note: Coupon is valid from November 1, 1998 to December 21, 1999. Promoting Health and Wellness Lakehead is working hard to ensure that all students have access to health education, says Karen Chan, a registered nurse/health educator with the University's Health Services. "We are participating in national education campaigns such as Planned Parenthood, No Smoking, AIDS, Stress/ Safe Break, Breast Health, Nutrition, Drug and STD Awareness. As well, student participation on Lakehead's Wellness Committee has provided students with the opportunity to identify and plan for issues that are of concern, such as stress and bar safety." Health Services at Lakehead provides education through its newsletter "Wellness Notes," student newspaper inserts, health fairs, small group seminars, and displays. Health Services works collaboratively with community committees, such as the Drug Awareness Committee of Thunder Bay, to address alcohol and drug use. Liaison with other Lakehead University departments, student groups and community agencies has resulted in a strong health and wellness program on campus. For further information contact Karen Chan at (807) 343-8397. �Humanities and Social Science Federation Report by Dr. Uvio Di Matteo, VP External Communications, HSSFC The Annual Meetings and General Assembly of the Humanities and Social Science Federation of Canada {HSSFC) were held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa over the weekend of November 28-29, 1998. The HSSFC is an organization representing the interests of humanities and social science researchers at the national level and supports their activities via the annual Congress of Learned Societies and the Aid to Scholarly Publications Program. As a grass roots representative organization and with its lobbying efforts and research policy initiatives, the HSSFC is an important partner with and complement to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the government agency which actually funds research in the humanities and social sciences. Last year, the advocacy of the HSSFC was partly responsible for the increase last year of SSHRC's budget by 13 million dollars. As well, the on-going Breakfast on the Hill Series conducted by the HSSFC, which links university researchers to politicians and policy makers in Ottawa, is an excellent and high profile speakers program that continues to demonstrate the tangible policy importance of humanities and social science research. A number of important issues and initiatives were discussed at the annual meetings which are of interest and concern to the Lakehead community. First, the HSSFC has put together an initiative called Challenge 98 which has compiled an extensive dossier of current research projects in the humanities and social sciences with the ultimate view of communicating them to the media and public. Well over 180 reports have been compiled and three of the profiles are from Lakehead University. Over the coming months, a strategy to ensure effective use of these reports will be developed. This strategy is one that emphasizes the "go public, or perish" nature of the current academic funding environment for humanities and social science researchers. Second, a number of policy initiatives are underway. SSHRC has approved funding for two HSSFC policy research proposals. The first, titled Measuring the Impact of Research in the Human Sciences, will deal with the study of performance indicators in human science research. The second, titled National Electronic Archive of Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences, will deal with electronic publishing. Also, work is progressing on an initiative known as Data Liberation II (DU II). The original Data Liberation Initiative, from which researchers at our university have benefited immensely, made large amounts of Statistics Canada data available in an affordable manner to university based researchers. At present, 51 universities participate in this initiative paying subscription rates based on institutional size and social science research profile. The DU II proposal is the next step to advance research in social statistics and will try to provide resources to researchers using social statistics. Finally, SSHRC will be implementing a program of Community University Research Alliance (CURA) centers which are based on the policy proposal originally put together and developed by the HSSFC. Up to 8 CURA centers will be funded in 1999-2000 and another 8 in 2000-2001 . Application forms for the competition and additional information can be obtained from SSHRC. Third, the results of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation program were Lakehead University- February, 1999 9 discussed and concerns were expressed about the dearth of opportunities and infrastructure renewal for social scientists. The failure to sponsor additional humanities and social science research to deal with the impact of technological change on health, society and the economy appears to indicate that these impacts are not fully appreciated. There is a real concern that the CFI, as well as health research initiatives, are literally vacuuming up resources. This lack of balance is also troubling given that approximately half of enrolment at Canadian universities is in the humanities and social sciences and such a resource shift threatens to turn these students into second class citizens within the university system, even though their tuition is a significant financial resource for universities. This under investment in the social sciences and humanities is further compounded by the fact that SSH RC receives the smallest investment of the three funding councils. Finally, the future sites for the Congress of the Learned Societies were announced. Many universities are bidding to host the Congress, as the presence of upwards of 8,000 academics on one's campus is a very prestigious event. Moreover, there are significant economic spill-overs to the host community. The sites are: 2000 Alberta 2001 Laval 2002 Toronto-Ryerson Everyone is urged to make their plans to attend the 1999 Congress which will be held at Sherbrooke-Bishop's in early June. If you have any questions about the HSSFC and its role, please do not hesitate to contact me at ldimatte@sleet.lakeheadu.ca or 3438545. As well, feel free to visit the HSSFC web site at http://www.hssfc.ca. �"I GET IT" Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology ECAH by Connie Hartviksen, Senior Researcher, Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research Northern &luatiooal Cmt fir Aging and Health "Celebrating Gerontology" A Research Symposium March 22-23, 1999 Public Lecture Monday, March 22, 1999 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Senate Chambers Dr. John Hirdes, Department of Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo "Integrated Health Assessment, Revolutionary Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research" Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Poster Presentations and Displays in the Agora 10 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Welcome in the Agora: Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University Ryan Bliznikas of Port Arthur Collegiate Institute gives advice to "senior learner" Mamie Tuominen. She along with the other senior learners said they appreciated the opportunity to learn from students. In evaluating the 14-week program, one senior noted that she learned "how to walk into a 'clump' of teenagers with a real smfle on my face." 10:15 a.m. -10:50 a.m. Keynote Address: Agora Dr. Michael Stones, Director of the Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health "Aging in an Electronic Age" Together with its partners, The Centre for Aural and Northern Health Research (CAaNHA) and The Northern 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Paper Presentations in the Senate Chambers Educational Centre for Aging and Health (NECAH) are involved in a unique opportunity for life-long learning. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers Workshop: Dr. John Hirdes "Integrated Health Assessment: Will it Revolutionize our Policy, Practice, and Research? Members of the Thunder Bay and Lakehead University community, and especially seniors, are encouraged to participate. Registration will take place in the Agora between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no registration fee for students with a card, and seniors. The fee for all others is $5 per person. We look forward to your participation in Lakehead University's celebration of the International Year of the Older Person. Please contact Joanie Sims Gould at 343-2126 for more information. Lakehead University- February, 1999 10 Approximately 24 participants are involved in a 14-week program called "I GET IT' (Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology) where secondary students and senior learners learn from each other in an environment where technology is utilized as one of the vehicles for program delivery. continued on page 11 �During the course of the program, secondary school students help seniors to learn about computer mediated information technology, especially the Internet (including several sessions about how and where to access health related information). In the process, the high school students learn about the aging process, life span development, basic research skills, postsecondary education choices and potential career opportunities in Gerontology. While the computer training aspect of the course is offered at Port Arthur Collegiate Institute, some sessions are offered at Health Sciences North, Lakehead University, and other off-site locations such as the 55+Centre and St. Joseph's Heritage. February 11th, 1999, marked the start of the second offering of "I GET IT'. Last year, "I GET IT' was launched as a pilot program. The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research conducted two levels of evaluation: a pre-and posttest evaluation measuring attitude change regarding typical stereotypes held by seniors about teens and vice versa; the other was a much more detailed evaluation of the actual program. Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Pilot Project As of January 4, 1999, document delivery service will be available to offer quick access to articles from journals we have had to cancel as well as from journals to which we have not subscribed in the past. The first phase of this project will run for six months, until June, 1999. Lakehead University Library will use two document delivery suppliers: • CISTI (Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information) supplies articles from science, engineering and medical journals. They guarantee a turnaround time of 48 hours. • An arrangement has been established whereby the University of Toronto will supply articles from social sciences, business and arts and humanities journals. The difference between this and regular interlibrary loan is that they too will guarantee a turnaround time of 48 hours for an extra fee. CHARGES All Faculty members and Graduate Students will be eligible to receive 20 free articles. Thereafter, individuals requiring 48 hour delivery of science related articles are advised to consult Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery staff as to the most cost-effective means of obtaining their material; those requiring 48hour delivery of social sciences and humanities related articles will need to pay $5 per article for the next 20 ordered, and $7 per article after that. At any point, any individual affiliated with Lakehead University may order articles through our traditional interlibrary loan service at a charge of $2 per article. Please note that these fees represent only a portion of the costs; the Library will continue to subsidize $3 per request. For more information contact Joan Seeley at extension 8211 or e-mail: jlseeley@lib.lakeheadu.ca. Evaluation results were very encouraging and indicated that there is considerable merit in continuing this unique venture. Minor curriculum and program adjustments are presently underway in preparation for the 1999 program. Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and the Council on Positive Aging are partners with The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research and The Northern Educational Centre for Aging and Health on the 'I Get It" program. For a 'virtual tour' of the project, visit the following web site http://paci.lhbe.edu.on.ca (under "partnerships") For more information, calf Connie Hartviksen at (807) 343-2135. The Department of Geology presents a Public Lecture by Dr. Brian Skinner Department of Geology & Geophysics Yale University "Geological Challenges Facing Mineral Exploration in the 21st Century" Friday, February 19, 1999 4 p.m. in CB-3031 Dr. Skinner is the 1999 Geological Association of Canada (GAC) medallist. He has been a professor at Yale University since 1966 and has been the president of the Society of Economic Geologists (1995), the Geological Society of America (1985) and the Geochemical Society(1973). Lakehead University- February, 1999 11 �Calendar of Events Alumni Curling Fundspiel Department of Music Friday, March 26, 1999 Lumina Concert Series at the Port Arthur Curling Club 1998-99 $35 per person $140 per team curling from 6-10 pm New Music for percussion and friends Chinese Food Buffet March 16, 1999 Cash Bar Prizes Open to all Alumni, Friends, Faculty and Staff. Space is limited. To register call Alumni Services at 343-8155. Registration Deadline: March 19, 1999. All Funds raised in support of Lakehead University Student Opportunity Trust Fund. National Engineering Week February 27 - March 7, 1999 In celebration of National Engineering Week, Lakehead University's Faculty of Engineering is inviting Grade 7 and 8 students in the Thunder Bay District to participate in two competitions -- the Spaghetti Bridge and Egg Drop Competiton and the Electromagnet and Bristle Board Boat Competitions. The competitions are being sponsored by Professional Engineers Ontario, Lakehead Chapter, supported by the Ontario Steering Committee of National Engineering Week. Four separate competitions will be held on campus on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. They will be run by Student Chapters of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE), Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), and Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME). The Engineering Student Society (ESS) will coordinate the event. The entry deadline is Monday, March 1, 1999 at 12 noon. For information contact Dr. Seimer Tsang in the Faculty of Engineering at 343-8761 . FEBRUARY 1999 VOL. 16, No. 2 THUNOER BAY, ONTARIO, CANAOA February 23, 1999 ISSN 0828·5225 Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. Dominique Corbeil, violin; Colin Mathews, cello; Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Publications Officer Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. Frances Harding Communications Officer Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant Nor'Westers' Home Games Jennifer Willianen February 19-20 Photography Basketball vs Brock Women: 6:30 pm Men: 8:30 pm Peter Puna & Staff Printing: LU Print Shop March 2 OUA Men's & Women's Basketball Playoffs CIAU National Women's Basketball Championships Send us your news. March 12, 13, & 14 Deadline for submissions for the next issue is March 1, 1999. Tickets are available at the Equipment Room C.J. 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Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.16 No.2 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on the Distinguished Instructor award received by Fedderson, a report by the HSSFC (Humanities and Social Science Federation of Canada), and an article on the "I GET IT" program (Intergenerational Growth in Education Through Information Technology). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-02 Agora Agora Magazine https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bd79465559f3ec9bf576954d20092c3b.pdf 548fcd9d17db9c9a98b4b9c5b6d655b1 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Lakehead students expressed their concern with rising tuition fees on February 25 by staging 45minute Talk Show with the president, mounting a mock execution of a student "fried by debt" and faxing 1,000 letters of protest to the Ministry of Education and Training. See page 2 for information on tuition fee increases. Check our Website Shad Valley Coming to Lakehead by Dr. Yves Prevost www.lakeheadu.ca under "New and Events" for more information about Events On Campus •• Events Off Campus •• Media Releases •• University Publications •• Strategic Planning Update Search Committee for Vice-President (Academic) Shad Valley is not a place on a map. Shad Valley is a live-in motivational program representing a partnership between universities, high schools and industry. Science, technology, entrepreneurship and the environment will be the themes studied by 52 of Canada's top high school students this July at Lakehead University. The students that participate in the program are in the top 2% nationwide. They are top scholars, community leaders, provincial, national and international athletes, gifted musicians, published authors, competitive and curious about the world around them. The program consists of two phases; the first is four weeks of university life and the second is a five-week work placement with a partnership company. On the campus in July, the days are intense when the students attend university lectures; participate in sports, math challenges, and workshops about business, ecology and engineering; work on at least two business proposals; produce a month-book and a web page; organize an open house and a variety show for the closing ceremonies. Shad Valley could be likened to a menu, where the students get a taste of this and that to help them discover what they want to do as a career. In Shad Valley, the same students are not always the best of the class as they are accustomed to be. The synergy generated by their interactions pushes the students to be the best they can be. Company placements occur in August and consist of practical work where the student may lead the way in computerizing a workplace, creating a company we.b page, or solving a problem that no one else has had an opportunity to think about. The work experiences are wide and varied! The companies in northwestern Ontario that participate as Shad partners in 1999 are Abitibi Consolidated in Fort Frances, Bowater, Bearskin Lake Air Service, FedNor, KBM Forestry, Lakehead University, Paterson Foundation, Royal Bank of Canada, Thunder Bay Hydro, Thunder Bay Telephone, and Union Gas. continued on page 3 �Board of Governors Sets Tuition Fee Rates and Approves Open Meeting Policy From the President's Desk by Denise Bruley, Communications Officer by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert On page 6 of the Agora is an article on the "double cohort." While it is difficult to predict the impact on Lakehead University, it would appear that the government is looking at the situation seriously to determine how best to manage the influx of greater numbers of university students. There are massive implications for faculty, physical facilities, and operating budgets that, even if we were to take in our current proportion of provincial enrolment, would mean drastic changes at Lakehead. Some COU estimates place the dollar impact in new funding for all universities at a level equivalent to current government funding ($1.5 billion). This level of funding is an unlikely scenario as the government will be seeking less costly measures to address the increased number of students. Extending the hours of operation (including summer sessions), workload adjustments, leasing of space, new cooperative arrangements with the colleges, and distance education are all proposals being considered. Issues like tenure, faculty review procedures, quality indicators, sabbaticals, and merit are all part of the current discussion mix prompted by university requests for additional funding and the Ministry's drive for greater institutional accountability. Ultimately, there will be trade-offs and issues of critical importance to Lakehead like unfunded (i.e. out of corridor) students , deferred maintenance, additional space requirements (new construction), and technology enhancement may get addressed. We are making our case directly, and indirectly (through COU), to the Ministry. I am optimistic that the double cohort At a meeting held on February 25, 1999, the Lakehead University Board of Governors accepted the tuition fee recommendations by the Board's Financial Planning Committee. problem will bring about major action by the provincial government. There are ancillary issues associated with the demise of Grade XIII and now the OAC's. For example, should we continue to offer three-year degree programs? What should be the most effective working relationships with the colleges? Still the basic questions remain related to access and quality and how the existing physical and human infrastructures can be tweaked to maximize productivity and efficiency. These may be government words but they are well worth heeding. There will be "strings attached" to any new funding consistent with the patterns we have seen with OSOTF, ATOP and other recent government initiatives. It will be important to deal with these in ways that improve the university, respect its autonomy to make internal decisions, and ensure that current and future students receive a highquality education. The forthcoming Strategic Plan should aid us in the longer time frame (beyond the next election), but action will have to be taken to respond to government proposals that should finally re-infuse some much-needed funding into Lakehead University. Needless to say, we will continue to track the evolving policy decisions related to the double cohort. I would expect the Speech from the Throne and the Provincial Budget to provide clearer insight into the implications for the Ontario universities and Lakehead. ~ Lakehead University- March, 1999 2 The rates for 1999/00 reflect a 7% increase for undergraduate degree and diploma programs except for Education and Engineering degree programs which would increase by 11. 3%. Graduate student fees will increase by 5% and visa rates by 12% for graduate students and 12.9% for undergraduate programs. In addition, the Board approved a policy that will make meetings of the full Board of Governors open to anyone who wishes to attend. The first open meeting will be in fate April and will announced on campus and in the local media. The Open Meeting Policy is subject to certain guidelines which will be made available on the Lakehead University website and to media. "The Board of Governors is committed to the principle of accountability to the students, faculty and staff and of Lakehead University and to the public which is served by the University and this resolution further demonstrates that commitment, • said Paul Gordon, Acting Chair, Lakehead University's Board of Governors. CORRECTION In the previous issue of the Agora, an article appeared detailing the Canada Foundation for Innovation awards received by Lakehead University. The description of the project entitled "Lakehead Engineering Research Centre" omitted research centre members: Dr. H. T. Saliba, S. H. L. Tsang, Dr. C. D. Johnson, Dr. W Huang and Dr. A. G. Gillies as being part of the research team. This new Research Centre has 10 faculty members as part of the original CF/ application. �- s•••••z- t ----- ----------Graham Borradaile's Work Subject of a BBC Documentary SHAD continued from page 1 In 1999, Dr. Yves Prevost will direct the Shad Valley program , as well as be responsible for ecology, while Professor Ken Hartviksen will lead entrepreneurship. Dr. Meilan Liu will teach engineering and Professor Craig Law will offer expertise in computers and systems. Dr. Graham Borradaile recipient of the 1998 Distinguished Researcher Award will give a public lecture entitled Lakehead has many well known professors and collaborators who have much to offer in science, technology, engineering and environment. This is an invitation for all professors to give a guest lecture during Shad Valley on some aspect of your science and technology that would be intellectually challenging to 52 of the brightest high school students in Canada. Please contact D r. Yves Prevost at yves.prevost@lakeheadu.ca before June "Using Magnetic Properties to Understand the History and Deformation of Rocks" Wednesday, March 17. 1999 4p.m. Lower Lecture Theatre 1, 1999. If any business would like to become a partner they can contact Christine Costa at cmcosta @qale.lakeheadu.ca or at (807) 343-8747. Applications for high school students can be obtained by calling (519) 884 8844 or at www.shad.ca. Apply before March 31 if you would like to participate in one of the nine campuses in Canada 35th Annual Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair Wednesday, April 21 , 1999 For further information www.baynet.net/-sciencefair/index.htm or e-mail: sciencefair@mail.baynet.net The deadline for entries from schools is Wednesday, March 31 , 1999 Superior Science A New Summer Day Program for children ages 9-12 QUEST Engineering Science Quest presents "Superior Science," a hands on science program for children ages nine through twelve. The goal of this university studentrun program is to explore new horizons in science by giving children an opportunity to see, touch, design and experiment in a variety of different fields of science. This week-long adventure takes place on the Lakehead University campus allowing children to learn more about university life while conducting science experiments, building structures and using computers to learn about the Internet. Enrolment is limited. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Program runs: August 9 -13 and August 16 - 20 Cost: $100/week Call toll-free to register 1-877-377-5437 and receive more information. British public television will be filming a short documentary on a method for determining the age of re-orientation of rocks, developed by Or. Graham Borradaile, a professor in the Department of Geology. Filming is planned in Britain where Borradaile first calibrated the method using archeological monuments ranging from late Roman times (A.O. 300). When ancient builders quarried and reoriented certain types of stone, the rock commenced remagnetization in the newly imposed direction of the geomagnetic field. The 'amount' of remagnetization acts as a clock, fixing the age of reorientation. Borradaile then used the calibrated remagnetization scale to estimate the ages of some poorly documented medieval building phases to within 25 years. He was able also to prove that medieval builders had recycled Roman masonry, to reduce the costs involved in quarrying new stone. BBC will also film in Cyprus where the studies are continuing in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities, and subsequently in the laboratory at Lakehead University. "The archeological aspects of this work are merely applications, the main focus is to understand the mechanism by which rocks become magnetized, " says Borradaile. Until Borradaile's work, the longest "experiments" on magnetization took place in the laboratory over periods of hours or days, quite inadequate for extrapolation to geological times and processes. The work is funded by NSERC. Lakehead University - March, 1999 3 �------------------¥■•■;■; - - 1 - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Advanced Anatomy Course Offers Unique Learning Opportunity by Kris Ketonen Since the beginning of January, Lakehead students have had an exciting opportunity to take a close-up look at the human body. It comes courtesy of a new fourth-year half-course in Advanced Human Anatomy, created by Donna Newhouse, a sessional lecturer in the Department of Biology. "The course is unique because it will revolve around two surgical observations, an autopsy observation, and surgeons putting on active lectures," said Newhouse. "It's a much more involved course than the other anatomy course currently offered •• Biology 2020 (Human Anatomy) and the students who are admitted are topnotch." The idea for the course came to her about a year ago, but it took time to transform that idea into an actual course. First, she had to make a presentation to both the School of Kinesiology and the Department of Biology as the course is hosted by both units. "I had to kind of sell it, but they liked the idea:• said Newhouse. When Lakehead approved the course last spring and the funding came through, the next step was to get the idea approved by the Hospital's Operating Room Committee (surgeons, nurse managers, physicians and hospital administrators). The focus of the course is on all structures pertaining to regional anatomy such as the head, neck, back, and extremities. "Students choose the surgeries they want to see and they go on their own," said Newhouse. "I get a list and post it as far in advance as I can." Another interesting aspect comes with the autopsy viewing. Because autopsies obviously aren't scheduled and an opportunity to view one can appear with only a few hours notice, Newhouse and Senior students like Aaron Bois (right) are being given the opportunity to witness surgeries at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital thanks to the efforts of Donna Newhouse {left), a sessional lecturer in the Department of Biology her class make use of a pager that the students take turns carrying. Since t he course came into official existence too late to be published in the University course calendar, all the advertising has been word of mouth. And the buzz is good, according to Newhouse. The maximum number of students allowed in the course is 20. Last fall, 24 students applied. Academic standing and a paragraph outlining why they want to take the class were used to screen the applicants. And the work doesn't stop there. Newhouse is tackling the material with a tremendous amount of respect and gratitude, and is making sure the students do the same. ''The workload is heavy," she said, adding that the students are required to submit a continued on page 5 Lakehead University- March, 1999 4 �- SWM••;W; . . . . 1 -- - - - - - - - - - -- -- - Anatomy continued from page 4 •EL 0 H pre-surgery report three days prior to each surgical observation. The report is a formal paper outlining the related anatomy of the surgical procedures they are about to see. "It must be of 'A' quality," Newhouse pointed out. "If not, they won't go to see that surgery. I'm not going to send anyone in there that doesn't know their anatomy. I want them to be the second-most knowledgeable person in the O.R." But the effort will pay off in the end according to Scott Kingston, a fourth-year Kinesiology student who acted as Newhouse's teaching assistant. He has had the opportunity to view both a surgery and an autopsy and says, "It's really invaluable when you consider that you're usually just looking at plastic models and books." Aaron Bois and Jill Criscione, also fourthyear Kinesiology students, agree. "It opened up a new perspective to what science has to offer. Textbooks only offer so much. Viewing a surgery has huge educational worth," Bois said. "It gets you more into what real anatomy is;• Criscione said. She stressed the value of the experience, especially to students who go on to study in the health sciences field. As for Donna Newhouse, she is excited about her course and the fact that it was approved by both the University and the Hospital. "One of the most interesting things," she says, "is that it comes at a time when the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital is making plans to construct a new hospital on 60 acres of land donated by the University.... This course may pave the way for other instructors to create similar kinds of learning opportunit ies for Lakehead students." Kris Ketonen is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The ChronicleJournal. ~ I :: Ill Civil Engineers Best in Mid-West Regional Champ ionship The civil engineering team of Joe Martino, Kristy Mattila, Scott Pattyson, Scott MacKenzie, Shaun Walker, Alan Jinks, Bill Mellanby, Dr. Tony Gillies (Faculty Advisor) and Kai/ash Bhatia (Shop Supervisor) captured first place overall at the 1999 Steel Bridge Competition. The competition, hosted by the University ofIowa, challenged civil engineering students to an intercollegiate competition that included design, fabrication and construction. Participating students gained practical experience in structural design, fabrication processes, construction planning, organization and teamwork. Lakehead University, the first Canadian team to win the annual competition, beat engineering teams from Iowa State; North Dakota State; South Dakota State; University of North Dakota; University of Wisconsin-Platteville; University of Minnesota and University of Iowa. The scaled simulation bridge, which spans 17 feet and can withhold 2,700 pounds, was judged in the following award categories: Construction Speed, Economy, Stiffness, Efficiency and Aesthetics. The structure was required to meet standards for durability, constructibility, usability, strength and serviceability that reflect the volumes of regulations that govern the design and construction of full-scale bridges. Safety was the primary concern, as with actual construction projects. Winning the competition has qualified the students to enter the National Student Steel Bridge Competition in Anchorage, Alaska in May, 1999. Sponsorship from the following local organizations and businesses helped make this accomplishment possible: Anchor Construction Industrial Products; Classic Gift and Tuck Shop; Coastal Steel Construction; HG Limo Services; Lakehead University Engineering Department; Lakehead University Student Union; Local Union 759; Mallon 's Corporate Impressions; Payford Steel; Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (Lakehead University Student Chapter) and Thunder Bay Testing & Engineering. This talented team of graduating civil engineers is looking for more sponsorships from the community to enable them to represent Lakehead University in Alaska. For more information, contact Dr. Tony Gillies, Department of Civil Engineering at 343-8755. -- Jennifer Wi/lianen, Communications and Institutional Analysis Assistant Lakehead University-- March, 1999 5 �-----------------;w■••••-1---------------- Double Cohort: Worrisome Prospect By Susan Bloch-Nevitte The following article appeared in the January. 1999, issue of For the Record, a publication of the Council of Ontario Universities Double cohort. Preface it with "decaf" and it sounds more like a new coffee, one that nonetheless is keeping a lot of people awake at night. A by-product of restructuring in the Ontario high school system, the double cohort results from the elimination of Grade 13 by the year 2003. An unprecedented surge in postsecondary applicants and enrolments could ensue as many of the last of the OAC students and the first of the Grade 12 students simultaneously come knocking on the doors of colleges and universities. Making the brew even more potent is the fact that no one really knows yet what that the numbers will be. Starting with next fall's crop of Ontario high schoolers, students can opt for the last of the five-year curriculum or an accelerated fou r-year program. Depending on what the students choose, the impact of the double cohort could be spread over several years or hit all at once. Demand for an Ontario postsecondary education could increase by as much as 53,000 spaces over current enrolment of 227,800 Figures based on projected demand for full-time enrolment No, Stvdtint1 (H.ad<ountl Among the issues they are exploring are enrolment patterns throughout the postsecondary system; institutional resource constraints including faculty, libraries, labs, and ancillary space such as sports facilities, the potential of distance learning and new information technologies; alternative class scheduling options such as weekends and expanded summer schools; and current and projected institutional capacity. Additional Students Seeking University Opportunities 60,000---------_-..:_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ ~_ ._, •0ue "'Double C"'-t al>ue to Pop<11ation ~ .50,000 40,000 - - - - 30,000-i---- - - - - Robert Prichard, chair of GOU and president of the University of Toronto, views the double cohort as an opportunity to create a legacy of reinvestment in the system. But he acknowledges the risk of the double cohort's being perceived as merely a temporary problem, one that merits only temporary attention. "Temporary personnel, facilities, and support negate long-term planning and building on strengths," says Prof. 10,000~- - - - ~ Prichard. "We should have a strategic In addition, students, parents, and objective of using the double cohort 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20()1 2009 2010 as an occasion to invest in enhancing teachers are being asked to get an earlier start on planning for life after the quality of the university experience across Ontario" high school. The Ontario government has Assuming some sort of surge is just around introduced "streaming" into the high school Ontario ranks dead last among the 1O the corner, the question facing curriculum, where core courses will have provinces in university operating grants postsecondary leaders and the provincial either an academic or applied focus in per capita. In Prof. Prichard's view, new government is how the surge will be Grades 9 and 10 and a university, college funding based on the double cohort could accommodated while protecting access and or work focus in Grades 11 or 12. Both substantially improve that ranking if the quality. educational reforms are destined to have an funding were to be permanent, regardless The Ministry of Education and Training has impact on student participation levels in of whether enrolments retreats after the assembled a planning group to begin getting Ontario universities by the first years of the double cohort bulge passes through the a handle on the numbers and strategies for new millennium, but it's still unclear just how postsecondary system. "During the peak coping with the double cohort. much. period we would be preserving quality and Representatives of the ministry, colleges, The Council of Ontario Universities (COU} then see a modest appreciation in quality universities, the Association of Colleges of estimates that as many as 53, 000 additional through increased resources per student Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario students could be seeking university in the latter years; he says. "That would (ACAATO}, and GOU are meeting monthly opportunities by 2004 -- a figure which be a very desirable outcome." and hope to have preliminary combines the double cohort and population Faculty renewal, already a priority at Ontario recommendations to the ministry by April growth among the 18-to-24 age group. universities, assumes greater urgency in the 1999. 20,000- --- Lakehead University -- March, 1999 6 �Cohort continued from page 6 face of the double cohort. COU estimates that thousands of new faculty will have to be hired just to keep pace with current enrolment. According to COU figures, the ratio of students to faculty has increased by 25 percent over the past decade. At a current ratio of 21 to 1, Ontario universities would need 2,400 new appointments just to restore the faculty complements to where it was a decade ago. Prof. Prichard says that universities should be expanding their teaching complement over the next two to three years. "A delay in hiring until the onset of the double cohort will see demand outstrip the available supply of new faculty." The ministry's working group will also have to grapple with an "echo" double cohort some two to four years after the enrolment bulge when universities can also expect increased demand for places in first-and second entry professional programs. Graduate and professional programs may not be top of mind yet within the double cohort working group, but universities with significant enrolments in postgraduate programs are expected to keep the issue alive. While the double cohort is front and centre with the ministry, university leaders are also encouraging the government not to lose sight of the other important public policy objectives such as enhancement and maintenance of research infrastructure and support and effective mechanisms for student financial aid and debt reduction. Prof. Prichard says Ontario's universities need the opportunity to develop their own responses to the new postsecondary environment. "In a differentiated university system with different combinations of quality and cost, a one-size-fits-all approach will not likely work well. Each university should be challenged to think systematically and strategically about how it might contribute on its terms to the challenges of the double cohort and longer-term demographic challenges." Get the Facts Ever wondered .... How many Honours Bachelor Kinesiology degrees were issued in 1998? Answer:80 What percentage of the total student body is female? Answer: 54% What is the ratio between students and faculty at Lakehead? Answer: 21.4:1 in 1997-98 compared to 16.9:1 in 1990 These facts and many others can be found in Lakehead University's 1998/99 Institutional Statistics Book prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and distributed to Senators, Board Members and Departments. And Speaking of Faculty ... Lakehead University hired 21 new faculty for the 1998-99 academic year. Some have already been profiled in the Agora and others will be featured in future issues. In the meantime, here is a complete listing of the new faces on campus: Don Auger, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Learning Dr. Xiang Chen, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Dr. Glenn D. Colton, Assistant Professor, Music John Colton, Assistant Professor, Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Dr. Todd Dufresne, Assistant Professor, Philosophy Dr. Stephen J. Hecnar, Assistant Professor, Biology Colin Kelly, Lecturer, Forestry Craig Law, Lecturer, Business Administration Dr. Judith Leggatt, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Deli Li, Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences Zeng Lin, Assistant Professor, Education Dr. Kefu Liu, Assistant Professor, Engineering (Mechanical) Dr. William J. Montelpare, Associate Professor, Kinesiology Alioune Ngom, Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences Dr Christopher Parkes, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Bryan J. Poulin, Associate Professor, Business Administration Dr. Gillian H. Siddall, Assistant Professor, English Dr. Teresa Socha, Assistant Professor, Education Dr. Sharon Stone, Assistant Professor, Sociology Dr. Michael Stones, Professor, Psychology (NECAH) David Tranter, Assistant Professor, Social Work CIAU National Women's Basketball Championship Susan Bloch-Nevitte is the director of Public Affairs at the University of Toronto and a member of the Ontario Universities' Public Affairs Council. March 11 ,12, 13 & 14 For tickets and information call 343-8213 Lakehead University -- March, 1999 7 �22nd Annual]uried Student Exhibition March 12-April 4, 1999 Agora at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery MARCH 1999 VoL. 16, No. 3 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA Opening and Awards Presentation: Friday, March 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. In Memoriam ISSN 0828-5225 Dr. Gerd Schroeter Department of Music 1940-1999 Lumina Concert Series A memorial service was held at the Avila Centre in March to mourn the passing of Dr. Gerd Schroeter, a professor in the Department of Sociology, who died suddenly and unexpectedly during his sleep on February 10, 1999. Dr. Schroeter was a respected scholar who enjoyed reflecting on key issues of his discipline and their connections to the problems of society. Agora is published by the Communications Office and distributed monthly September through June. 1998-99 Publications Officer March 16, 1999 Frances Harding Dominique Corbeil, violin; Communications Officer Colin Mathews, cello; Denise Bruley Joy Fahrenbruck, piano Analysis and Communications Assistant Concerts are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts at 12:30 p.m. Jennifer Willianen Photography Peter Puna & Staff Born into a Mennonite community near Gdansk, Poland, he emigrated to Canada Public Lecture in 1949, and settled in Winnipeg where March 23, 1999 he completed undergraduate studies • Mark Murphy before pursuing postgraduate studies in sociology at Vanderbilt University in Office of Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will speak on "Ontario's Tennessee. There, in 1974, he obtained Environmental Bil of Rights" a PhD and joined the faculty at Lakehead University a year later. 2:30p.m. Friends, relatives and colleagues speaking about his life recalled Schroeter as being a quiet, solitary man whose intellectual discourses were often peppered with acerbic witticisms and insights. He was a generous man who involved himself in the lives of his relatives and friends and supported their interests and activities. Dr. Schroeter served Lakehead University as chair of the Department of Sociology, secretary of the Arts and Science Council, member of Senate, chair of the Senate Appeals Tribunal, and secretary and treasurer of the Lakehead University Faculty Association. His community activities included serving as secretary and treasurer of the Port Arthur NOP Riding Association, a member of the Board of the Thunder Bay Education Employees/ Credit Union and member of the Ontario Film Review Board. Printing: LU Print Shop RC-2003 Send us your news. Alumni Curling Fundspiel Deadline for submissions for the next issue is April 1, 1999. Editor, Agora Friday, March 26, 1999 Lakehead University at the Port Arthur Curling Club 955 Oliver Road $35 per person$140 per team Chinese Food Buffet. Cash Bar. Prizes Open to all Alumni, Friends, Faculty and Staff. Space is limited. To register call Alumni Services at 343-8155. Registration Deadline: March 19, 1999. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca ,POSTE ......._...... CD Troj n & Mlumni Aftdi r s De v al . Lakehead University- March, 1999 8 ........ Pnt1-l111TH -99 ay,Ontarlo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-03 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message Shad Valley https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/af9d97d67f248d6b86f1114704bfac45.pdf 82f521ad44c37820433048e8c94bffcf PDF Text Text APRIL 1999 A NEWS LETTER F OR LAKEHEAD U NIVERSITY STAFF & F ACULTY Dr. Mary Louise Hill Appointed Vice-President (Academic) Lakehead's new Vice-President (Academic) was attracted to Lakehead because of the strength of its academic programs and is looking forward to moving them ahead. Check the Lakehead University Website www.lakeheadu.ca under "New and Events" for more information about Events On Campus Events Off Campus •• .. Media Releases University Publications •• Strategic Planning Dr. Mary Louise Hill has spent the past 16 years teaching geology at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she is currently Associate Dean, College of Science & Technology. Although a scientist by training, Dr. Hill is committed to the liberal arts and values the merits of a core curriculum •· something she helped to develop for the 17,000 undergraduate students at Temple, both as a faculty member serving on various curriculum committees and serving for a year as Acting Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies. "It's not enough to teach students current knowledge," says Hill, "We have to provide them a context for what they are learning and prepare them to adapt to a changing world." During her tenure as Acting Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Hill was responsible for university-wide academic programs and she established a new Academic Resource Centre to serve the advising needs of entering students before they choose a major. Dr. Hill is a Canadian citizen who was born and raised in Ontario. She lived for a time in North Bay (where she "began to love the outdoors") before moving to Ottawa and later completing a BSc in Geology at Carleton University in 1978. From there she enrolled at Princeton University where she completed a PhD in Geology in 1985. Dr. Hill is a strong supporter of bringing research into the classroom. "Although teaching is our central mission," she says, "it is through our research activity that we model the skills our students need to be lifelong learners." Her own career has certainly been shaped by influential teachers. One was a female high school geology teacher whose husband worked for the Geological Survey of Canada. The second was a Princeton professor who influenced her decision to pursue graduate work in high temperature deformation geology in the United States. "Ironically, I had to leave Canada to continue my work in Canada," she says, referring to her dissertation on the Geology of the Redcap Mountain Area, Coast Plutonic Complex, in British Colu·mbia. Dr. Mary Louise Hill is the Co-Director of the Summer Research Program for Minority Undergraduates in Science at Temple University. In 1992 she was awarded the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award. Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert is looking forward to welcoming Hill when she begins her five-year term on July 1st. "I believe Dr. Hill's background, academically and administratively, will serve Lakehead well," he says. Frances Harding �-;■-•-·i----------------- Agora April, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 4 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA From the President's Desk ISSN 0826-5225 by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B SE1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances. harding@lakeheadu.ca **** Deadline for submissions for the next issue is May 1, 1999. .... Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Ana/ysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop .... Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Ad, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Lakehead U NI V ERSI T Y At the open meeting in the Agora to discuss the 1999-2000 budget submission, it was posed that there was a disproportionate allocation to a dministration and that administration was not suffering the fate of the academic sector and, furthermore, that administration at Lakehead was adding positions. This is a refrain I have made and heard, over the past 30 years, and it has been true or untrue to various degrees at the different institutions with which I have been associated. Suffice it to say that my response at the meeting was that Lakehead's administration, like most other areas of the university, was the leanest I have ever encountered. Perhaps the reorganization of the past few months has given the impression that positions have been created, but the only "new" position is that of Vice-President (Research and Development). Considering that the Vice-President (Administration) position has not been filled since Fred Poulter's retirement, there has been no net gain in central administration. What has taken place is the creation of titles for people working in administration to reflect more accurately their responsibilities. A copy of the current organizational chart clearly demonstrates this. With one of the tasks recommended in the Strategic Plan, there will be a full review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of the current administrative structure. Along with other recommendations in the plan, there could be considerable restructuring of both academic and administrative sectors over the next few years. When it occurs, it will reflect the intent of making Lakehead Un iversity an even more efficient and accountable organization. But contrast the current administration against any other university our size, and I expect you will find that we have the fewest positions allocated to running the institution of any of them. I can assure you that this is reflected in many of the same signs seen in the faculties -overwork, stress, and missed deadlines for completing tasks. I suspect that we are as many as six positions short of what is necessary to run the university at full efficiency, but the review will provide an objective analysis of the situation. I have alluded to the Strategic Plan, and we are in the final stages of completing that process. Over the next couple of weeks, you will have a chance to respond to the interim report of the Strategic Planning Group. The Group will then complete its task of submitting the Strategic Plan to the Senate and Board of Governors next month. This has been a complex exercise involving many people within and outside the university. The end product will be a meaningful guide for the future of Lakehead! Later this month , the provincial government will submit its budget following the Throne Speech. I am optimistic that there will be good news for the postsecondary education sector and for our university. However, implementation of the budget may be delayed until an election has been held. I will use my article in the May Agora to analyse the budget's potential impacts in detail. continued on page 3 Lakehead University - April, 1999 2 �Clloir, Slrp/ten S. J/r.sskm l'rlJ' Rev. loi.J IYll.wn BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHANCELLOR I998-99 PRESIDENT Lakel,ead University linda Plu1/ipJ Frt't/Cil~rl SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO TI~E PRESIDENT Organization Cllart OFFICE Of COMMUNICATIONS r-, Ji'm Krurmer NOMP _ _ _ _ _ _ L - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. UNIVERSliY SERVICES DIRECTOR. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CEh'TRE AUDIO VlSUAL SERVICES MICRO COMPUTER MAINTENANCE MICRO COMPUTER SAi.ES Gro111 Wolslt BillBrogna!o TomAwlin ll. R. OFFICER lkrrik Patola 1-1. R. OFFICER Glendo Squirr 11. R. OFFICER _J IIIW.TII & SAFETY Carol Oue MULTI MEDIA PRODUCTION Subby Si.ltr=k)' PROJECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER. RESIDENCE & CONFERENCE SERVICES COORDINATOR, RESIDENCE LIFE MANAGER. DOOKSTORE MANAGER, PRINTING SERVICES CHIEF. SECURITY SERVICES MANAGER. ORAPIIIC & PIIOTOGRAPIIV SERVICES SUPERVISOR. FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR. LIQUOR SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER BUILDING MAINTENANCE MAI/AGER. OPERATIONS Timo Mltttlntn Judy Mad.I~ Frank Chrl.Jttn /Jar/di/are Norma.lM-11 Nno·hold B«Jy J/urlry Stan Nrll'ltY Do,,NIA"1lu Brn Kaminsli VICE-PRESIDENT __!_ACADEMIC) VICE-PRESIDENT .loltn H'ltirfir/d (RESEAROI & DF.VELOPMENl) UO/la ff'ibon BnrBklnr/1 Afar/a p,,,,.,,,,,,; ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER RESEARCII, TRUST & SYSTEMS BUDGET & ACCOUNTING OFFICER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER PURCHASING MANAGER JamaMon l, Ot111dKemp (,lethtg) 8a:ltram/Jodgw111r Frntry SroiJ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR Donna Slrdy Oa,r C/Jriitle l)'elle Jllirtr Jfarilp1 J/u.slol DEAN ARTS AIID SCIENCE DEAN OUSIN.~$ ADMIN. DEAN EDUCATION 1/rnri Sa/I&, DEAN ENGINEERI NG Dani/ £vier DEAN • FORESTRY & TH FOREST ENVIRONMENT Anne LN/g/Jton c~~n Wojt/4 Huglt Briggs rNTERNfi~~RA~IVITIESI Dan PaJula, Rita Bio/~ Afa rgoRo.u Com,ie N'rbon Prdk,,odi GregS/Jalay Kur/,-/.NC/4ri, Alu Pasqlklli (Acting/ .limPodd Dianr Alklu'rli• DIRECTOR OF INSTTTUTIONAL ANALYSIS Prnlli Pav/a,inne CIIIEF LIBRARIAN DIRECTOR Of PART-TlMI: STUDIES REGISTRAR IIOUSEKEEPINO SHIPPING/ RECEIVING GROUNDS CAMPUS ENGINEER I .1/m Crllrrt (Artlng) la.~l'1ler Adam Rltod, ELECTRICAL M£CIIANICAL POWERIIOUSE SUPERVISOR. SERVICES N ,no /,a'H'S0/1 PUBLICATIONS OFFICER Fnvur.s /larding DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (A eliAg) DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT .J AMC SECRETARIAT COMMUNICATIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICER D,ni,, Bn,/e y Bob Ang, // MICRO COMPlTTER SUPPORT NETWORK SERVICES COORDINATOR. RE,ENGINEERJN(i DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 8l!VSt,faffl'l Joy 1/immrlmOlf DIRECTOR OF S11JDENT SERVICES Srolt Alanln CENTRES Arc/Jlr Colwimo OMBUDSPERSON DEAN , GRADUATE STVDIES & RESEARCII NATIONAL RESEARCJI COUNCIL/IRAP MANAGER. RESEARCII, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LAKEIIEAD UNIVERSITY CEIITRI;. FOR ANALYTICAL SERVICES Doug Slone ALUMNI MA.NAGER Rol,Z,,hoci DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Laurie Iii/I DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PLACEMENT & CO,OP EDUCATION A/or Kty tor Andn.• HIKV'JO!I (Acti ng) AIJIJII Al« Kr,uie Ina ChomJ:thJ11 SENIOR ADVISOR ATRC ENVIRONMENTAL T£SilNO PALEO-DNA LAB LAKE SUPERIOR BINATIONAL FORUM INSTRUMENTATION LAB H7m Baanc/Jen Al Smith PrterUe l1Afo lto BarhNirol Allan AlaeKr,uie EDUCATION CENTRE CO-OP~T~e~N~~An~~ JoltnO;'(i/aromo �VIC'E-PRESIOO,'T (ACADEMIC) OF.AN or ARTS AND SCIENCE ASSOCIATE DEAN ARTS AHO saa.'CE lknfd Kr"'P (Acting) Annr IHlglttOII Hm/n, Krrlrr {,IMu<g) XOlt l/om1//011 ANTIIROPOLOGY OIOLOOY MMEDICAL LAB SCIENCE MNORTIIERN ONTARIO WILD RICE Alatto/, ,t((l("(/(}llo/d I PrtrrUY PROGRAM Do,;gAla,1/,, O!EMISTRY ECONOMICS A'orman Bmuor CIIIEF LIDRARlAN IIEAD. IW'EllENCE &. INFORMATION SERVICES IIEAD. COLlECTIONS Am1r Drlg.+ton DEPARTMENT IIEAD. SYSTEMS/ /a,o D,,., 818LIOGRAPHJC PROCUSING .s1,;r1..,, a,_,.,, Ju11 .Anw1 F,.,,U,/Jrsra EDUCATION UDR.ARIAN s~i~1, :1~J~C~~~:g~. KimFrd.<krs<M 8rf41,J.mr~ (i,..,.,, H'trfa Jin~ Kb.JI" Po1Ja.rrn IIJSTORY INDIGENOUS LEARNINO NATIVE ACCESS LANGUAGES UDR.ARY & INFORMATION STUDIES Ko/JRo/vo,, MATIIEMATICAL SCIENCES COMPUTER SCIENCE MATIIEMATICAL STATISTICS MUSIC NURSING Clu'n /loon// Penai Po11/orinn, bu/ Oo/p/11~ ,t/0'1f'JNJ Alod101t .fllnlJl'V lla.sqo"o P~tnAlaA Aris Corruli.7tAis Lon,, Akl>ougall -~ OUTDOOR RECREATION PARKS & TOURISM Tom Str1r,u Afo,zarrt AMkrMM Sarrnn Kn'1plA Darlm, ,l/1"'1ff 1/rotM'r Bro,.., , A"atAl')n 1/impton llilJ~{O,ruo,) KINESIOLOGY Brrmlo ,\Wu,,, Hlduur/ Moundrr-11 PIIILOSOPIIY PHYSICS DIRECTOR OF PART-Tl\{£ STUDIES - - I -- REGISTRAR CALENDARIGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICER ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ADMISSIONS CO-OROINATOR. INFORMATION SERVICES SEC. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER SEC. SCIIOOL LIAISON OFFICER· ASSISTANT REGISTRAR SYSTEMS AND RECOllOS. RECORDS OFFICER SCUEDULINO AND, EXAMINATIONS OFFICER Ala,g Ila"''°" Oo.g H'er1 .SU,,..- Co/Js1rUI ~ SOCIAL WORK SOCIOLOOY VISUAL ARTS TaJfor Tom Dunl Alari lt'i.srnAolt llaAl'lllltDodlO,II.U PROORAM CURRIC\JLU1'l YEAllS I & 2 PROGRAM CURRICULUM. YEARS l & 4 Gmy P~i/1,p, Bob/.Jo,a/o Fmtr,1 Srolt (Aetl11,t) COSTINUING TEACII EOUC. PRE-SERVICE TEACH. EDUC. Rod ,1/rl.,o,/ {Acting/ IIOJN f't'ffr,r/1 TonJ• Cilllr.1 ELECTRICAL SahoAJ.liJ11J'(Nlr MECIIANICAL Sn,,,,, I& TUE , ,1/hn Crl/Jrrt CIVIL o:o'ith~ 0 =ciNMl:HT i : CENTRE ..OR ~--: NORTIIERN FORI.ST : : ECOSYSTEM RESEARCII : T"""]'AforlJ .luanito H'M11ing ( DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES: FINANCIAL AJD ADMINISTRATOR UNDERGRAOUATE AWARDS OFFJC'ER CO-ORDINATOR, . COUNSELLING SERVICES CO-OllOINATOR. Sandi Co1-l110 HEALTI-i SERVK"ES Grroldlnr H'1,11~ CO-OROINAiOlt, LEAJlNING ASSISTANCE CEl<ll(E /Jonffo Gro11 SPCCIAL NEEDS SERVICES Hi<Aa.-/Ak/.saa,: Sfu ./11/Ju., CIIAPLAIN NATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES ATIILl!TICS COOllOINATOR r-., Do,7tl £llfrr FOREST MANAGEMENT JNT. FOREST RESOURCES MGMT. C£NTRE FOR TIIE APPLICATION OF RCSOIJRCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CARIS) PAJ.Jfi s Bos-nkl .sr. Aflt't' Grrrr ""'riSa/,&, CHEMICAL .I0)1 llllNllt'llllllh CENTR£ FOR NORTIIERN STUDIES NIIIIRRU AficAorl S!Oltu NECAII Brun-"''""" /(d,tO Pu/U.I Do,, NirAon/.m,r U(fR1111rSJ01J �President continued from page 2 As the semester winds down, I thank many of you for your support in the first year of my Presidency. I have come to recognize the many strengths of Lakehead. The students are sound, caring, and excellent representatives of the quality of education received. The successes of students in Business, Engineering, Visual Arts, Political Science, and other academic areas outside the confines of the university speak well of them and their faculty mentors. The commitment that LUSU has made to implement a technology fee will allow us to double access to computing facilities and, with their support and ATOP funding, position Lakehead as a leader in providing high technology services and equipment by the end of the next fiscal year. The contrast with the current situation will be dramatic. Faculty have had considerable success in attracting research funding, and there is -S--•■•z-renewed energy in reaching out to share our expertise with others. There is a commitment to teaching that finds expression in many different ways. We are moving into an environment that recognizes and rewards excellence in all the important aspects of being a faculty member. Staff have struggled with new expectations and have responded with what can be described as positive involvement in the transition underway. There are many fine people in this group who care deeply about Lakehead and who will be instrumental in its transformation to a comprehensive university as good as, or better than, any similarly-sized institution in the country. It has been a busy but productive eight months, yet much still lies ahead. As I and many of you can attest, it has been anything but dull, and the dynamics of change, internal and external, suggest that the ride is far from over. Thank You Lakehead University Donors Road Map to Prosperity Lakehead University and the Council of Ontario Universities have responded enthusiastically to A Road Map to Prosperity -- An Economic Plan for Jobs in the 21st Century released on March 25th in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board. A Road Map to Prosperity details economic strategies and recommends priorities for action to ensure a strong, vibrant economy in Ontario, built on the foundation of a creative, adaptable and skilled workforce. Robert Prichard, chair of The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) and president of the University of Toronto says the government is to be applauded for the exhaustive and people-centred approach that it has taken in the development of the Road Map. In a press release issued by COU Prichard is quoted as saying, "Our Government is firmly committed to making Ontario home to a world-class education system, and Ontario universities welcome this opportunity to move forward, in partnership, to achieve the shared goal of ensuring that our standards match or surpass international benchmarks." Lakehead University President Fred Gilbert has said A Road Map to Prosperity "is consistent with Lakehead's commitment to quality and innovation and its effort to provide work place exposure for our students through cooperative education and other opportunities... The generosity of donors like Margaret Braun (left) and Annette Augustine (centre) make support to deserving students like Sayeh Minoosepeher possible. With the assistance of donations to the Scholarship, Bursary and Award Program, Lakehead was able to give out over $2 million in scholarships and bursaries for this academic year. University donors were recognized and thanked at the Annual Donor Reception held this year on March 30 in the Faculty Lounge. Lakehead University--April, 1999 3 "Implementation of the proposals should ensure that Lakehead University and Northwestern Ontario are partners with the province in achieving the excellence necessary to fulfil the ambitious objectives of this report." A Road Map to Prosperity was prepared after extens ive public consultation by the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board, chaired by Premier Mike Harris. �Juried Student Exhibition Orientation '99 Lakehead University staged its An Orientation Committee has been meeting since early January to coordinate a new, improved orientation for first-year students. 22nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery March 12 - April 4, 1999 More than 250 people attended the opening night festivities of the 1999 Lakehead University Annual Student Juried Exhibition held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on March 17th. This year's Student Exhibition, sponsored by Philpot & Delgaty Insurance, featured 140 artworks by 70 students from all year levels. Over $4,500 was given out in cash, prizes and gift certificates which were donated by the Presidents' Office, the Dean of Arts and Science, LUSU, the Alumni Association, and various local businesses and private individuals. We Need You! The Committee has representation from Student Services, LUSU, Native Support Services, Residence, International Student Support, mature students, and both on and off-campus students. The objectives for this year's Orientation are to offer more academic information and support; to better include off-campus students and those from Arts and Science; and to offer more varied orientation activities that will better meet the needs of our diverse student population. If you would like to join the Committee and be a part of Orientation '99, contact Joy Himmelman Director of Student Services 343-8149 Joy. Himmelman @Lakeheadu.ca. Volunteers are needed to help out in a number of areas including mailouts, organizing activities and hosting events, presentations, and photography. Alumni Curling Fundspiel Marlo Anderson receives the Dean's Award for Drawing from Dr. David Kemp for her drawing "Stubborn Wind" while Alison Kendall, emcee of the awards ceremony, looks on. Sessional Lecturer L e Shi presents the David Bruzzese Award to Dan DePeuter for his painting "First Date." Pictured below is a self portrait by DePeuter made in ceramic. Congratulations to all who took part in staging another successful curling bonspiel at the Port Arthur Curling Club in March. Kudos to winners of the Alumni Association Event: 1st Place: Gail Everall, Dave Buttars, Paul and Janet Stewart; 2nd Place: Kim and Alison Lee, Pam Morris, Albert Bortolon. Winners of the Financial Concept Event: 1st Place: Brian Holm, Tim Lindsay, Harvey Loewen and Mary Beth Coates; 2nd Place: Stan Nemec, Dawn Kucher. Donna Grau and Karen Kiiskila. Tom Torich (pictured above) won the award for ' Best Dressed Curler. " Lakehead University -- April, 1999 4 �Lakehead UNIVERSITY A Profile of the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council PREAMBLE The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council was founded on the original Native Advisory Committee and constituted into its present form in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training -- Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy in the early 1990s. The Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy is an initiative to increase access for aboriginal students in Ontario's universities and colleges. Through support received under the Strategy, aboriginal academic programs and content across the curriculum were designed, developed and implemented, to increase enrolment, retention and completion rates of aboriginal students studying in the mainstream. As part of this initiative, a culturally sensitive environment for aboriginal students was enhanced at Lakehead. Culturally relevant academic and support services programs have increased in the past six years as have the total number of aboriginal faculty and staffworking within the institution. l. EVOLUTION OF THE ABORIGINAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL • In 1987, the Academic Plan placed an emphasis on aboriginal initiatives. • A Native Advisory Committee was established and several initiatives followed. • In the early 1990s, the provincial government initiated the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy. • The Aboriginal Management Council was established. 2. TERMS OF REFERENCE In 1994, the Aboriginal Management Council developed its Terms of Reference, the essence of which reads: "The Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, representing the interests and concerns of the aboriginal community, serves as an official and formal decisionmaking body, and channel for communications between the Aboriginal peoples and Lakehead University, respecting issues which affect Aboriginal postsecondary education. Furthermore, the Council seeks the promotion, enhancement, pursuit, availability and accessibility of aboriginal postsecondary education, which is defined as: • programs/courses which relate to aboriginal issues • programs/courses designed for aboriginal students • research relating to aboriginal peoples and issues." 3. KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COUNCIL The fundamental characteristics that make the Council effective include: Tony Belcourt, President, Melis Nation of Ontario Dr. Frederick Gilbert, President, Lakehead University • A clear vision of the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy mandate, its Terms of Reference and aboriginal education goals • An understanding of the different environments within which it works, including the diverse aboriginal community, aboriginal, federal and provincial governments and their policies, and the University environment �• Accountability to their member organizations, and consistency with the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy mandate Since its inception, the Council has planned for the future, with an emphasis on building the capacity of the University to serve the education needs of aboriginal peoples. 4. THE COUNCIL SERVES A DUAL ROLE In order to effectively meet the goals of the Aboriginal community, the Council has had to fulfill two roles: governance and management. Although the ultimate responsibility and authority ofuniversity education rests with Lakehead University, the Council strives to ensure that the goals, objectives and activities of the Aboriginal community and the University are carried out. Management: Another critical role that the Council plays within the University is to provide advice or recommendations on the development of some or all of the following: • Aboriginal recruitment, enrolment, retention and completion rates • Cross-cultural sensitivity awareness and program development across the curriculum • Academic and support service programs development • Policy development, program accountability mechanisms and evaluations on the functions, operations and progress of the Council • Program implementation or delivery • Research development, implementation and dissemination • Decisions on project funding Governance: • Plan aboriginal education • Financial accountability • Develop policies -- cultural protocol and understanding at all levels within Lakehead University • Develop aboriginal academic and support service programs • Participate in the recruitment, selection and appointment ofUniversity executives, and aboriginal faculty and staff • Keep communication open with the University and Aboriginal communities • Ensure that the Council and University consult with the Aboriginal community on important decisions Dr. Richard Lyons, Elder/Dancer The three main obligations of the Council are to: left to right: Corinne Fox, Chair, AMC; Hon. Jane Stewart, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Phil Fontaine, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations (Ottawa) • Act in the best interests of the University and the Aboriginal community with regard to students and aboriginal initiatives • Ensure that decisions are made within the mandate set out in the Council's Terms of Reference • Ensure that all decisions of the Council provide a cultural perspective and comply with University policies �5. MEMBER APPOINTMENTS The member organizations hold voting seats on the Council and appoint a representative to each seat. These representatives participate in decision making as it relates to the University and the aboriginal education goals and objectives of the Council. I 6. ACCOUNTABILITY The Council is accountable to: • • • The Lakehead University Board of Governors The Lakehead University President The Aboriginal Provincial/Territorial Governments The Aboriginal Services Organizations • Orientation -- for new Council members • Information Brochures • LUNSA Student Handbook • Agora • Direct mail, fax, teleconference • Internet and E-mail • Council information in the Chancellor Paterson Library In the broader perspective (academic, cultural and support services delivery), the Council is accountable to: • The Aboriginal students The Aboriginal community 7. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY The Council communicates with the Aboriginal and University communities through: • Each member organization's representative • The President, Lakehead University • The Council Secretariat • Annual Reports to the Lakehead University Board of Governors • Ontario Ministry of Education and Training -Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy • Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) Youth and Elders Conference Planning Committee (1999) �8. FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE COUNCIL Council will undertake, in partnership with the Board of Governors and the Senate, new and continuing initiatives to increase the participation, retention and graduation of Aboriginal students at Lakehead by introducing, encouraging and enhancing: • A welcoming environment for aboriginal students • Aboriginal content and perspectives in course offerings across disciplines • Aboriginal studies and programs as part ofLakehead's regular program offerings • Aboriginal appointments to the Board of Governors • Advice to the President on aboriginal issues and initiatives • Active recruitment of aboriginal students • Admission policies that encourage access by aboriginal students • Meeting spaces for aboriginal students • Aboriginal student associations • Recruitment of aboriginal faculty members and staff LUNSA Youth and Elders Conference, March 1999 • Support services with aboriginal counsellors for academic and personal counselling • Cross-cultural sensitivity training within Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council • Elders' protocol • Research and development approaches Member-at-Large - Ms Corinne Fox, Chair • Employment opportunities The President, Lakehead University - Dr. Frederick Gilbert Meegwetch. Nishnawbe Aski Nation - Ms Ruth Baxter Grand Council Treaty #3 - Ms Geraldine Kakeeway Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association - Ms Tammy Bobyk Ontario Native Women's Association- Representative Metis Nation of Ontario - Mr. Gary Lipinski Lakehead University Native Student Association - Mr. Roger Wesley, Mr. Pete Rasevych Northern Nishnawbe Education Council - Mr. Frank Beardy Union of Ontario Indians - Representative The Council Secretariat:. Ms Nova Lawson For information about the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council contact Nova Lawson, Secretariat phone (807) 343-8599, fax (807) 346-7757 E-mail: nova.Iawson@lakeheadu.ca (This supplement was prepared by the Aboriginal Management Council Secretariat) �Lakehead bids Farewell to Pradip Sarbadhikari by Alyson Brady Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari, professor of political science, international scholar and community activist, is retiring in June after 34 years of service at Lakehead University. On March 26th he was honoured by students, alumni, colleagues and friends at a farewell reception in the Faculty Lounge. Pradip Sarbadhikari has spent his time at Lakehead University engaging in ideological battles, championing the rights of the disadvantaged, encouraging respect for cultural diversity, and demanding excellence of his students. His flair for controversy in the classroom has led him to consistently challenge students to explore truth, broaden their world view, and seek academic excellence. Sarbadhikari studied at Presidency College, Calcutta, India, The London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of London, and the Royal University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. He specialized in International Law and International Political Economy, participating in numerous national and international conferences and publishing research papers in these areas. Among his books are Nationalism and International Society, and Reconstituting India (OUP1996). Pradip Sarbadhikari was appointed by the Minister for External Relations, Government of Canada, to the sevenmember advisory panel to assist in the selection of Canadian Centres of Excellence in International Development. He served on the Executive Committee of the Canadian Association of Asian Studies, the Futures Research Committee of the International Sociological Association, and the International Council for Migration and Communication. He was Dr. Pradip Sharbadhikari, shown (right) with his wife Conchita and (above) with his fourth-year Honours students, will be remembered by many as having taught the fine art of political science: to explore the truth with an open mind. chair of the Department of Political Science for several terms, and was the first chair of the Summer School and Extension Committee. He was also involved with several committees at Lakehead University, including the Senate Research Committee and the Lecture Committee which sponsored lectures by U.S. Presidential candidate George McGovern and then political activist and actress Jane Fonda. As a founding member of Lakehead's Department of Political Science, Sarbadhikari was instrumental in establishing cutting edge standards of excellence in research and teaching. His vision led to the creation of both the minor program in Law and Politics, and the minor program in International Politics. The Sarbadhikari Lectures, sponsored by the Department of Political Science, saw a number of distinguished students of Dr. Sarbadhikari speaking on their specialities; amongst them were Dr. Eric Heikilla, professor at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles; Dr. Michael Spourdalakis, professor at the University of Athens, Greece; lawyers: Norman Lee, Mary Robinson and Laura Joy; and Michael Gravelle, M.P.P. Sarbadhikari's contributions have not been confined to the University. The community of Thunder Bay has also been extremely fortunate to receive his dedication and service. As a community activist he has demonstrated tireless dedication to the needs of the continued on page B Lakehead University - April, 1999 5 �------------------•••■;■;-1----------------Sarbadhikari continued from page 5 disadvantaged and underprivileged. His services to the community were recognized by the City of Thunder Bay and The Chronicle-Journal when he was one of 25 individuals selected on the 25th anniversary of the City for community contributions. Pradip Sarbadhikari should also be celebrated for his role as a founder of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, and founder of the Human Rights Education Committee. Perhaps Sarbadhikari's most profound influence has been in the classroom. As commands such as · you must do something!" have been doled out to students, Sarbadhikari has continually demonstrated an enthusiasm which reaches far beyond the confines of the University. His incessant comments and questions, and the candour and good humour with which they are delivered, has left a lasting impression. As summed up by theatre director and writer Hubert O'Hearn, his greatest contribution was to "inspire his students" and instill a personal sense of responsibility long after their days at Lakehead. As Sarbadhikari prepares to retire in June. friends at Lakehead University, the Department of Political Science, and the City of Thunder Bay all concur that he and his wife Conchita will be greatly missed. As we look forward to Pradip Sarbadhikari's future contributions, we can give thanks for 34 years of tireless compassion, an ability to instill in students a desire for academic excellence, and a commitment to the personal development of students, both within the classroom and beyond. Alyson Brady is a student of Dr. Sarbadhikari's and one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Department of Music L akehead University Student R ecitals Fitness Centre 1999 A lumni Membership Rates Saturday, April 17 for Davide Uiahteenmaa, piano 1999/2000 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18 Carol Keeley, soprano Jason Scriver, piano One Vear Membership (May 1, 1999 - April 30, 2000) Single: $164 Family: $232 2:30 p.m. Recitals are held in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall, William H. Buset Centre for Music and Visual Arts Free Admission. For Information call 343-8787 Membership Includes: -- The Wolves Den, aerobic exercise equipment, free weights, resistance machines and flexibility area -- Pool/Sauna -- Squash Courts •• Gym -- Track -- 25% Discount on Service Programs For further information, contact the Athletics Office in the C.J.Sanders Fieldhouse at 343-8213. RA/DON Reunion Were you a Residence Assistant in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s? Then mark your calendars for the Reunion of Residence Assistants /11 John Edward Mothersill 1971-1999 July 30 - August 2, 1999 Come back to Lakehead for a weekend of fun. For information contact: Norma Jean Newbold Residence Life Coordinator (807) 343-8622 Fax: (807) 343-8521 Edward Mothersill was killed in a traffic accident in Victoria earlier this year. Edward was the son of Valerie Dennison and Dr. John Mothersill, who served as dean of science during his academic career at Lakehead from 1966 to 1984. e-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca Devel . CD & Alumni Affairs Trojan Lakehead University-- April, 1999 8 Memoriam � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.16 No.4 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an annoucement that Dr. Mary Louise Hill was appointed Vice-President, a message from the President, and a profile of the Lakehead University Aboriginal Management Council. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-04 Aboriginal Management Council Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert Lakehead Lakehead University President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bf58a0318c6d8d1c0df73c7a8959577f.pdf 916c5382e46ef820725f386524146b10 PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER fOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & f ACULTY CONVOCATION '99 Lakehead University will mark its 35th Convocation on Saturday, May 29, 1999 by celebrating the achievements of three people with ties to Northwestern Ontario. Rev. John J. Pungente, a Jesuit priest and an authority on media literacy, will receive the only honorary degree being awarded this year. He will address the morning Convocation which begins at 9 a.m. Vic Prokopchuk, an entrepreneur and a consultant in the field of telecommunications engineering, will be awarded the title Fellow of the University. He will address the afternoon Convocation which begins at 2:30 p.m. Rev. John J. Pungente, S.J. Vic Prokopchuk Inside Dr. Mark Howe appointed Dean of Graduate Studies and Research ... 3 ATOP Announcement ... 4 Dr. Julia O'Sullivan appointed Dean of Education ...8 1999 Retirees ... 9 The Office of the Registrar is expecting approximately 1000 students to graduate this year. The Alumni Association of Lakehead University cordially invites you to attend Convocation Eve As usual, the graduands and their family and friends are invited to a luncheon on campus at noon on Saturday where they will have an opportunity to meet the faculty, staff and Convocation guests. Friday, May 28, 1999 7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge to welcome the Class of '99 The Alumni Honour Award Recipient Diane Schoemperlen will give a reading from her recent work, "Forms of Devotion" Staff, Faculty, Students, Alumni and Friends are Welcome. For information ca/1343-8155 Diane Schoemperlen, author and recipient of the 1998 Governor General's Award for Fiction, will receive the Alumni Honour Award. Diane Schoemperlen More on Convocation on page 6. -- Frances Harding �- - - -- - - -- -- - - - - - - 1 ~; • • • - • + - - f - -- -- - - -- - - -- - - - - Agora May, 1999 Vol. 16, No. 5 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F. Gilbert The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is June 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Office of Communications Lakehead University. 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada PlB 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Find out more about Lakehead University on our website: www.lakeheadu.ca Click on "New and Events" Lakehead UNIVERSITY The provincial budget has been announced and was quickly followed by the election date of June 3. Thus, much of what follows may not materialize unless the Tories are re-elected. With that caveat, these are the elements that will affect Lakehead directly, or indirectly. The most significant commitment to higher education is the $742 million in the Super Build Growth Fund directed to colleges and universities over the next 5 years. Of this total, $660 million will go to new construction, $62.5 million to renewal, and $19.4 million to completion of ongoing projects. We have seen the consequence of the renewal increase already, as our facilities renewal funding for this fiscal year has tripled to almost $1 million from the $330,000 we are usually allocated. This will allow us to pursue more of the priority deferred maintenance and renewal issues on campus. The University has submitted two major projects for the new capital monies and did so last December. These include an Advanced Technology Centre to house CTRC, computer labs, smart classrooms, faculty multi-media and distance education development facilities, GIS, and Part-Time Studies, as well as a major modification of the Bora Laskin Building. We are exploring, in addition, the possibility of a joint initiative with the College, the Regional Hospital, and the Cancer Centre, that would provide a medical research facility in conjunction with the new acute care hospital. Lakehead University- May, 1999 2 The ATOP Program has been expanded by $62 million to fund all the student spaces applied for last November. This will not have a direct impact on Lakehead but will have a significant indirect impact as the 6,000 additional spaces will increase the provincial competition for students. There will be an "Aiming for the Top" Scholarships' Program that each year will fund 2,500 graduating high school students beginning next spring at up to $3,500/ year for up to 4 years. These will go to the top graduating students as they will be based on merit coupled with demonstrated need. The provincial government also has harmonized the OSAP loan program with the Federal Student Loan Program. This will facilitate access to monies for student loans and, in conjunction with the Canadian Millennium Scholarships Program which will be based primarily on need and secondarily on merit, provide additional fiscal support for needy students. A Strategic Skills Development Fund of $100 million one-time funding over 5 years and controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism, will target support in areas defined as strategic by the government. The establishment of the Ontario Innovation Trust ($250 million) will provide research infrastructure funding for hospitals, universities and colleges and will be used as well to match CFI funded projects. This, too, is one-time funding. �----------------- S-•■ ;iiZ- President continued from page 2 As planned in the university's 1999/2000 budget, the government has confirmed a 1% increase in base funding, but there was no other mention of additions to base funding to deal with corridor, quality, or double cohort issues. In summary, student support and capital funding were the two major higher education components in the provincial budget. I am optimistic that our capital project proposals will be favourably reviewed even though the budget document only mentioned four southern Ontario projects. Furthermore, such a massive investment in physical infrastructure suggests the government is aware of the need to provide the spaces for the increased numbers of students expe·cted in the system within the next few years. Thus, this investment likely is a presage of future operating grant adjustments. Stu Julius Leaving Lakehead Lakehead is losing a basketball coach who has consistently pushed the Lady Nor'westers into the "Top-1 O" ranking of the Canadian lnteruniversity Athletic Association. Dr. Mark L. Howe Appointed Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Lakehead's new Dean of Graduate Studies and Research believes that graduate students are the lifeblood of a university and he is committed to enhancing their opportunities here in Thunder Bay. Dr. Mark L. Howe says Lakehead is a progressive institution, uniquely positioned to benefit from the Government of Ontario's new funding initiatives and "exactly the right size for effective change." Howe has spent the past 15 years conducting research and teaching psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. As a professor in the Faculty of Science, he has concentrated his research in the area of memory and cognitive development, and on many occasions, has served as an expert witness in the law courts both for the crown and the defence. In 1996, he and his wife Dr. Julia O'Sullivan established the Centre for the Application of Developmental Science -- an organization designed to make research in the arts, social sciences, health, medicine and engineering more widely available to the public. As Co-Director, he has worked with researchers in all disciplines as well as industry representatives and members of the community. Stu Julius, a Lakehead University graduate (HBPHE'77, BEd'78), has been on staff for 18 years and i.At:IBt.\j) currently holds two positions: coach of the women's basketball team and coordinator of athletics. At a media conference on May 10, he announced that he had accepted a coaching position at Wilfrid Laurier University and will be leaving Thunder Bay in early August. Born and raised in London, Ontario, Howe completed all of his graduate and undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario, finishing up with a PhD in Experimental/Cognitive Psychology in 1982. In 1998, Howe became a Fellow of the American Psychological Society. In 1992, he was presented with the President's Award for Outstanding Research from Memorial University. He and his wife Julia -- who has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education at Lakehead -- met in graduate school and they have two boys: Galen and Reilly. While Julius says the Laurier team has not been nearly as competitive as Lakehead's (they have won only two games in the last two years), he says that he based his decision on a belief that Laurier has made "a major commitment to women's basketball" and he wants to go forward with them. Howe will take up his position on August 1, 1999. He replaces Dr. Connie Nelson, who has held the position since 1989. Nelson will begin a decanal leave on July 1, 1999, during which time she plans to continue her own research in sustainable community development. "Over these 10 years," says Nelson, "I have very much enjoyed working with my colleagues to enhance research and strengthen our graduate programs at Lakehead University." Nevertheless, he says, "I'll always be a Nor'Wester... Lakehead University has been an outstanding institution and I'm looking forward to coming back here to compete." Lakehead University -- May, 1999 3 �----------------;w■•■ •;-1------------------ Ahead of the Pack A TOP initiative enables Lakehead to position itself in the forefront of Canadian universities by Frances Harding Lakehead University is ahead of most other universities in Canada when it comes to computing power. Way ahead. The shift has come about with the delivery of the Cray-Origin 2000, a super computer manufactured by Silicon Graphics (SGI) which, according to company president David J. Wharry, "is the most powerful super computer at any university in Ontario" and one of 500 in the world. The "Cray" arrived in April packed in wooden crates the size of ice-fishing huts. It was acquired with the help of the Access to Opportunities Program, a $150-million initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training designed to increase the number of university spaces in "high tech" fields such as engineering, computer science, and other high demand technology programs. CTRC Director Bob Angell: Lakehead has shown great leadership in the area of technology, innovation and high performance computing with the recent purchase of the Cray-Origin 2000 "super" computer The "ATOP" program has enabled Lakehead to partner with three giants in the computer industry: IBM, Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc. and SGI and to secure $5-million in grants, donations and matching contributions. It strategically initiated the introduction of the newly approved Software Engineering Program wh ich will commence in September 1999 and is projected to accommodate 130 "ATOP" eligible students. Added to the projected 35 additional electrical engineering students, this enables the Faculty of Engineering to potentially contribute a total of 165 students toward the required 225. In return, Lakehead has promised to increase enrolment in its engineering and computer science programs by approximately 225 undergraduate students over the next three years. Lakehead's Faculty of Engineering anticipated the move toward targeted funding, a full year ahead of the Ontario Government's announcement of the ATOP program. In addition to the "Cray," Lakehead has secured a contribution from IBM in the form of 32 lntellistation MPro high end work stations, 40 PC300 GL personal computers, and a VisualAge software package consisting of leading edge development tools that will provide "open" solutions through object oriented technology. From Sun Microsystems of.Canada Inc. , Lakehead has received 84 Sun TM Ultra™ 1O work stations and 2 Sun Enterprise™ 4500 servers running the Solaris™ operating environment. The driving force behind the move toward enhancing the University's computing capabilities has been Lakehead President Fred Gilbert. "We are now in an unprecedented position to offer the kind of computer technology usually only offered at the larger universities," he says, "These are truly exciting times for Lakehead." ATOP partners (l-r) - Brian Semkowski, Vice-President, Sun Canada ISO; John Kutchy, General Manager, Education Industry, Canada, IBM; Dr. Fred Gilbert, President of Lakehead University; David Trick, Assistant Deputy Minister, Post-secondary Education Division, Ministry of Education and Training; and David J. Wharry, President of SGI The fact that LUSU endorsed the University's suggestion to levy a $50 Technology Fee (on top of the existing Student Activity Fee of $338) to improve student access to basic computer Lakehead University- May, 1999 4 �-.siirii•■.wz-1---------------Ahead of the Pack continued from page 4 First in Ontario service, including 24-hour access for students, is a testament to the seriousness of the need being expressed by many on campus and the commitment of all parties to address the issue. It's not just students who will benefit from the enhanced technology. Researchers across disciplines will be able to access integrated, high-performance computing for applications in science, engineering, computer science, mathematics, visual arts, and other areas. The new technology will also provide visualization capabilities for 3D imaging applications such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), bioengineering and computer-aided design (CAD) and molecular modelling. Dr. Minoru Hasegawa, chair of the ·Department of Computer Science, says that although there will be a learning curve for faculty and staff in getting used to working with the "Cray," he is confident it will be an asset, particularly for the students. Dr. Henri T. Saliba, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, says the additional computational capability will provide Lakehead researchers with the means to investigate more challenging engineering issues than was ever possible before. "It will help raise the Faculty's research profile to new heights, and attract and keep high quality faculty in some of the critical engineering areas," he says. "As for our electrical and software engineering students, they will have the added advantage of gaining direct access to over 40 new IBM computers for the purpose of hands-on hardware training." According to Saliba, the Faculty of Engineering in partnership with Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. and Fluke Electronics Canada Inc. is upgrading its electrical and software engineering laboratory facilities. The over $1-million worth of equipment and teaching tools which will be provided by Fluke and HewlettPackard will put Lakehead's laboratory facilities at the forefront of technology. The details of these partnerships and upgrades will be announced on the date of the material's arrival on campus this summer. What is behind this trend for government to support educational initiatives in the high tech sector? Changing global markets and a significantly altered global economy have led to critical shortages in the high tech areas of engineering and computer science, says Gilbert. A recent survey conducted by the Information Technology Association of Canada, found that Canada's high-tech industry is expected to generate at least 30,000 jobs over the next two years. As a result, there will be an even stronger demand for graduates in the high technology areas of engineering and computer science. Marianne Ariganello, a second-year chemical engineering student and the recipient of no fewer than eight entrance scholarships, received the first Ontario region university entrance level scholarship to be given out by the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation. The Foundation is a national non-profit organization established by Canada's engineering community in memory of the 14 women who tragically lost their lives at the Ecole Polytechnic massacre in 1989. In 1990, it established a national program of awards and incentives to encourage young women to choose careers in engineering, and to help educate young people about engineering. The presentation was made by Shirley Matile, vicepresident of the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (right) during the media conference to announce Lakehead's ATOP initiatives. "While there is an increasingly strong demand for graduates in the high-technology areas of computer science and engineering, graduates of all disciplines are expected to be competent users of technology," says Gilbert. "Our powerful new technological acquisitions will position Lakehead at the forefront of universities with the capacity to respond to the demands of our rapidly changing society." Not since the 1960s has such a huge investment in universities been necessary to deal with the expected growth in demand in order to help position Ontario as an economic powerhouse and leader in higher education in Canada. Any way you look at it, Lakehead is ahead of the pack and well positioned to prepare its students for the next millennium. And you thought the wooden packing crates were impressive! Lakehead University- May, 1999 5 �----------------'-.;a■,■ wi . - 1 - -- - -- - - - - - - - - -- - CONVOCATION '99 Rev. John J. Pungente, S.J. Doctor of Letters, honoris causa John Pungente has a Master's degree in English from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, a Master's degree in film from San Francisco State University and a Master's in theology from St. Mary's University in Halifax. Following his ordination in 1971 , Pungente taught at St. Paul's, a Jesuit high school in Winnipeg. In 1983, he was assigned to the Centre for the Study of Communication and Culture in London, England, where he conducted a two-year research project on media literacy around the world. Since 1985, he has given over 300 presentations on media literacy and serves as a consultant to a number of media professional groups including CHUM Television, the Alliance for Children and Television, Cable in the Classroom, the National Film Board of Canada, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, YTV, TV Ontario, and Warner Brothers. In May, 1999, Mclelland and Stewart published More than Meets the Eye: Watching TV Watching Us, a book which Pungente co-wrote with Martin O'Malley. Vic Prokopchuk Fellow of Lakehead University Vic Prokopchuk, a native of Atikokan, is an entrepreneur whose first love is telecommunications engineering. In 1955, he designed and built one of the first cable television systems in Canada. After selling the company -- Norwont Limited -- in 1975, he continued on as general manager overseeing operations and working as a consultant on several cable and microwave relay and satellite re-broadcast projects. Prokopchuk, along with two other shareholders, built the White Otter Inn, a motel and dining room in Atikokan. In May, 1985, he bought the Atikokan Progress -- a weekly community newspaper which he then modernized and sold to the employees in 1994. In 1992, he was presented with the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award by Northern Ontario Business Magazine. That same year, the Government of Ontario appointed him to serve on the Advisory Committee on a Telecommunications Strategy for the Province of Ontario and since 1993 he has been chair of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Telecommunications Strategy Committee. Diane Schoemperlen Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the Alumni Association's Annual General Meeting to be held on Alumni Honour Award Diane Schoemperlen has been described as "a major literary talent at the top of her craft." Her book of short stories, Forms of Devotion, won the 1998 Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction. Schoemperlen was born and raised in Thunder Bay and graduated from Lakehead University with a BA in English in 1976. She is the author of Double Exposures {1984); Frogs and Other Stories(1986), winner of Writers' Guild of Alberta Award for Excellence in Short Fiction; The Man of My Dreams (1990), short-listed for the Governor General's Award and the Trillium Award; Hockey Night in Canada and Other Stories (1991 ); and In the Language of Love (1996). Lakehead University - May, 1999 6 Thursday,Junel0,1999 in the Faculty Lounge For information call 343-8155 �New Interdisciplinary Programs Build on a Strong Foundation by Jennifer Willianen Lakehead is building on its strong interdisciplinary tradition by adding several new interdisciplinary degree programs for the 1999-2000 academic year, says Dr. David Kemp, the acting dean of arts and science. "The realization that in the real world all elements are interrelated in some way or other has led to a general trend towards cooperation among disciplines, says Kemp. "This has been helped to some extent by the development of increasingly sophisticated technology, but the success of the interdisciplinary approach needs a basic philosophical acceptance of the importance of interrelationships. "Lakehead already has a strong interdisciplinary tradition with programs like Environmental Studies and Gerontology. These new programs build on that tradition." Education/English/History/Music In the Faculty of Education, a unique double honours program has been created which enables students to earn an HBA, BEd (English and History Majors). This five-year program, offered at the Intermediate/Senior level, is the only double Honours option in the Concurrent Education program. Aside from the natural connection between the study of history and literature, the program has been created to "give the teacher candidate a competitive edge leading into the job market," says Pat Jasen, chair of the Department of History. "Students will bring more confidence to the classroom because they will possess a strong core knowledge of two teachable areas." the Intermediate/Senior Specialization level. Music majors can also pursue an HBA, BEd at the Primary/Junior or Junior/ Intermediate Specialization. Philosophy/Political Science The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science are offering a combined HBA. The thorough interdisciplinary exploration of these two disciplines will appeal to students who are interested in the more theoretical aspects of politics; the more practical applications of philosophy. According to Dr. Richard Maundrell, chair of the Department of Philosophy, "The new program in Philosophy and Political Science is a natural one in that these are disciplines which already share subject matter in common. For example, public policy is often shaped by philosophical considerations and the law embodies certain concepts of justice and ethics which are central to philosophical enquiry." Anthropology/Geography/Geology Geoarcheology (BSc and HBSc) is another interdisciplinary program which has been implemented. Geoarcheology integrates courses taught by the Departments of Anthropology, Geography and Geology. The program is tailored for archaeology students interested in the application of the earth and physical sciences. Dr. Scott Hamilton, chair of the Department of Anthropology, says that the program is one of a very small group of programs in North America, where students receive a strong interdisciplinary education at the undergraduate level: 'The application of the physical sciences to archaeology has become increasingly important at the graduate school level. This creates difficulties for students since most undergraduate archaeology programming is traditionally found in Anthropology programs rooted in the Humanities and Social Sciences." The program has been calculated to give students the foundations necessary to excel in graduate schools. Anthropology/Biology/Chemistry The Department of Anthropology has also teamed up with the departments of Biology and Chemistry to deliver an interdisciplinary program in Applied BioMolecular Science (HBSc). The goal of the program is to develop basic knowledge and hands-on skill in modern applications of bio-molecular research. Emphasis will be on forensic, biotechnological and diagnostic applications. Booster Club Golf Tournament Sunday, June 6, 1999 at the Centennial Golf Course Nine Holes -- Best Shot -- Meal to Follow Five Person Teams, minimum of two females $30 per person $150 per team. For information call 343-8213 Other new five-year programs for the Faculty of Education include an HBA, BEd {English) and an HBA, BEd (History) at Lakehead University-- May, 1999 7 �-----------------.;a■•■W+ . . .f - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan Appointed You've heard of Y2K ... Dean of Education How about WNRO? Lakehead's new Dean of Education is a developmental psychologist and licensed teacher who says that good schooling is of vital importance to our children, our families and our country. (Week Number Roll Over) We've all heard about the Y2K problem, but there is another global problem that may be life-threatening. Dr. Julia T. O'Sullivan spent two years working as a school psychologist and coordinator of guidance counselling at the Roman Catholic School Board for St. John's before joining the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1987. The problem is called the week number rollover (WNRO) problem and ii is related to the global positioning system (GPS) which utilizes satellites to determine the three dimensional position of the user on the earth, such as in navigation (ships, vehicles, etc.) and recreation (sailing, hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, hunting, etc.) The problem will occur after the midnight of August 22, 1999. Basically, if you have a GPS receiver that is not WNRO-compliant it may not work at all or ii may work but give you incorrect information. She says she is pleased to be coming to a university that is thriving and growing, and especially to the Faculty of Education which has a wonderful reputation across Canada. Dr. Said Easa, a professor of civil engineering at Lakehead, wants to ensure that people know about it. Easa wrote a paper on the Y2K and WNRO problems, entitled Y2K and WNRO: Implications for Transportation, that has been accepted for publication in the June, 1999, issue of the Transportation Quarterly Journal. The paper is coauthored by Eva Lerner-Lam, president of The Palisades Consulting Group, Tenafly, N.J., and Kenneth Harvey, community relations coordinator, Seattle, WA. The Internet address of the paper is: http://www.transity2k.org/Paper4.10.99.htm O'Sullivan holds a BSc in Psychology from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and an MA and PhD in (Psychology) Child Development from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Her current research interests -- which she developed after joining Memorial -- focus on reading in children growing up in poverty. O'Sullivan enjoys the way in which theoretical research can be applied in practice and believes, "A university ought to be heavily involved with the community." Dedication in Honour of George Takahashi Along with her husband, Dr. Mark L. Howe, she founded and is currently Co-Director of the Center for the Application of Developmental Science (CADS). The mission of the Center is to develop and transfer knowledge and methods in developmental science to practical problems and issues involving children, contributing to the development of policies and services at a local, national and international level. Friends gathered in the Wolves' Den on March 8 to pay tribute to the late George Takahashi, a former Lakehead employee and longtime Fieldhouse user. The occasion was the dedication of the treadmill purchased with a generous donation from Mr. Takahashi. Shown in the photo are Mr. Takahashi's wife and daughter, Edith and Susan Takahashi. In the 1990s she was asked to consult on education for children with brain injuries by the Newfoundland Brain Injury Association. Her research and report prompted the province to rewrite its policy on special education. Subsequently, in 1996, the Association presented her with an Outstanding Service Award. What will she do first when she takes up her duties as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Lakehead? O'Sullivan says she wants to meet the faculty and staff and find out "how things work." Next she would like to gel out into the community to meet the educators (including preschool educators), community groups, businesses and government. Lakehead University- May, 1999 8 �--------------------,-.s» ■•■ •z- Best Wishes on Your Retirement At the annual Employee Service Recognition Reception held on April 14, 1999, Lakehead honored its long service employees and the folfowing staff and faculty who are retiring this year. Dale Black Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences Professor Black received his BSc (Hons.) in mathematics and physics and his MSc in mathematics from the University of Manitoba in 1954 and 1964 respectively. In 1956, he went to work at the National Research Council in Ottawa where he conducted engineering research for three years. He then lectured in mathematics at the University of Manitoba from 1960-1964 and, prior to joining Lakehead University in July, 1967, he taught mathematics and French at Fort Frances High School where he became acting head of the Department of Mathematics. Black served as a member of the Ontario Mathematics' Commission from 1969 until 1973 where he held the positions of chairman, Advisory Committee on Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, vicepresident, president, and past president. Dale Black has always had an interest in languages and took courses in Italian, Spanish, Greek, Latin and German at Lakehead University. He has also served as a translator here and as an interpreter/ translator for the Latin-American community in the City of Thunder Bay. Black and his wife have had a lifelong interest in travel -- in fact, their first daughter was born in Pakistan. They have six children and five (soon to be six) grandchildren. Their retirement plans include a bicycle trip around France. John Coo/en Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor John Coolen completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of New Brunswick in 1960 and 1966 and worked for Bell Telephone and CAE Electronics in Montreal. Prior to joining Lakehead University's School of Engineering in 1970 as an assistant professor of electrical engineering, Coolen taught at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in the electronics department. John Coolen assisted in the curriculum development of the Department of Electrical Engineering which led to the establishment of the Bachelor of Engineering program in the early 1970s under the leadership of friend and mentor Professor Dennis Roddy. In 1976, Coolen received tenure and was promoted to the rank of associate professor shortly thereafter. In the years since, Coolen has collaborated with Roddy in the writing and editing of several editions of the textbook Electronic Communications and another book entitled Electronic Devices and Circuits. Coolen's research work included the development of circuitry for a modified ground penetrating radar system for use on rock and on ice. Lakehead University- May, 1999 9 Coolen served as treasurer for the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) for several terms. He also initiated the establishment of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) student branch on campus in 1984. He served as its faculty counsellor for many of the years since that time and has also served as a representative of the IEEE Winnipeg branch in Thunder Bay since the late 1970s. Emil Dolphin Associate Professor & Chair, Languages Professor Emil Dolphin came to Lakehead University in 1975 following studies at McGill University and at the University of Wisconsin and after teaching school in England and at St. Lawrence University in New York. As a lecturer, subsequently assistant professor and, since 1996, associate professor, he has been teaching Spanish language and culture as well as French in the Department of Languages. During Dolphin's career at this institution, he has been the longest-serving chair of the department holding that position from 1981 to 1989 and from 1996 to 1999. As a teacher, researcher and administrator, he has devoted unremitting energy to second language instruction, particularly to the application of new technology (computers and satellite television) in this field, to the organization of language immersion field trips in Spain, France and French Canada, and to the promotion of student exchange between Lakehead and institutions in Europe and Gifu University in Japan. An enthusiastic teacher, lover of foreign films, traveller, outdoors hiker, gardener and parent, Professor Dolphin retires from the formalities of his post only to pursue with undiminished zest his many interests in life. �------------------;«■•-•!- Richard Hanchar Custodian, Campus Development Richard Hanchar has worked at Lakehead University since October of 1989. The majority of his time was spent in Residence where he made a solid impression on the students, staff and his co-workers. Known as "the whistler," Hanchar has been a bonus to the University, and he is well-liked by everyone. Richard is always willing to stop and lend a hand and to do that extra little bit that makes a difference. Hanchar will be spending his retirement on some of his favourite hobbies -namely, gardening and home carpentry. His daughter will be relocating to Thunder Bay, and this will be an additional plus for him and his wife. Richard Hanchar's kind words, friendly greetings and positive manner will be greatly missed by all who know and work with him. David Ho/ah Professor, Department of Chemistry Dr. David Holah retired on December 31, 1998, after 31 years of service in the Department of Chemistry. During that time, he taught many different courses including introductory chemistry, analytical chemistry, and his speciality -- inorganic chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Holah is particularly proud of the fact that many of his students have gone on to complete their PhDs and pursue careers in chemistry. Holah has also had a very active and productive research career. He consistently obtained external funding, was a member of a Network of Centres of Excellence, and was awarded the Distinguished Researcher Award by Lakehead University in 1994. David Holah and his wife Marion plan to enjoy retirement by travelling and visiting with their children. Beverley Kent Associate Professor, Philosophy Dr. Beverley Kent, or "BK" as she is known, arrived at Lakehead University in 1990 after teaching philosophy al universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. BK's specialities include value theory and the philosophy of C. S. Pierce. In addition to standard introductory courses, she has taught a wide variety of subjects including logic, environmental ethics and American pragmatism. Throughout her career, BK has tried to challenge students to think critically and creatively, and she sought innovative ways for doing so. This was to the chagrin of those students who wanted only to swallow information and regurgitate it on demand. On the other hand, it earned the respect and affection of her colleagues and a large number of other students. Dr. Kent retired at the end of December of 1998. At this very moment, BK is on her way to Vancouver Island with her husband Don Roberts, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo. Their plan is to monitor the construction of a new home with two studies, a huge library, and large room for table tennis. George Kondor Professor of Economics Dr. George Kondor joined the Department of Economics in the summer of 1974 as an expert in economic theory and mathematical economics. He had formerly been a senior researcher at the Institute of Economics, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and taught economics in Ibadan, Nigeria, prior to his appointment at Lakehead University. In 1967-68, Kondor was a Ford Scholar at Columbia University, Stanford University, and the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of numerous articles and reviews dealing with theoretical topics in economics. He has presented lectures on economic theory in the People's Republic of China and in Eastern Europe. Kondor has been an active participant in educational and community affairs in Thunder Bay. In addition to his work on University committees, he has served on the Action Committee for the quality of Education and made presentations on educational matters to several royal commissions. He has served as a volunteer and board member for the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association and is a former chair of the Hungarian Friendly Circle. He has also been a member of the Thunder Bay Chess Club and a referee for athletic events. Kondor intends to pursue his lifelong interests in economic theory and educational issues after retirement. Work has already begun on a new book on the teaching of Mathematics which is designed to inspire students to move from passive understanding to creative thinking. continued on page 8 Lakehead University- May, 1999 10 �--s■••••z-1--------------his BSc with honours in economics, specializing in international relations from the London School of Economics and, in 1963, his doctorate from the Royal University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. He joined Lakehead University in 1965. Arthur Ponder Professor, Education Dr. Arthur Ponder took up his appointment at Lakehead University on July 1, 1990, as chair of the Graduate Studies and Continuing Teacher Education program in the Faculty of Education after a very productive career at Memorial University. Art, as he is familiarly known, has been a member of the Senate, taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in the faculty and has done significant work on "teacher absenteeism" focused both on the local districts and beyond. He has over 50 articles in refereed journals and other professional publications. Ponder, known for his humour, is a lover of the muse Thalia and has recently published a book of poetry A Bottle in Front of Me and Frontal Lobotomy. He also has a selection of poems published in various literary journals. As for retirement, Art Ponder thinks of it more as a view of life from lakeside. He may pursue his piscatorial habit. He has caught a few in his time and may even write about them as he "ponders" the finer things of life. Pradip Sarbadhikari Professor, Political Science Dr. Pradip Sarbadhikari comes from five generations of university professors. He was born in India and received his honours degree in political science and economics from Presidency College at the University of Calcutta in 1955. In 1958, he received During the course of his career, Sarbadhikari has attended and given papers at conferences all over Canada, the United States, and abroad. He has also been invited to give lectures by colleagues in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland and India, and he maintains contacts with colleagues at Utrecht and the London School of Economics. Sarbadhikari helped to create the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association which has become a model for the rest of Canada. Sarbadhikari's commitment to scholarly excellence saw him asked to be an advisor to the Minister of External Affairs from 1986 to 1989 in the selection of Centres of Excellence across Canada. So far as retirement is concerned, Pradip and his wife Conchita plan to move to Toronto to be close to family. Puttagunta was the recipient of Lakehead University's Distinguished Researcher Award in 1996-97. His viscosity correlations for Athabasca bitumen, bitumen-diluent mixtures, and just about everything else, have been well accepted by industry. They have been featured in a number of articles in the prestigious Mcketta Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing and Design and the Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics. He is a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. Rao served on the LUFA pension committee significantly improving benefits to both existing and retired faculty. He is currently the chair of the pension board for faculty and professional staff and is a LUFA pension advisor. Puttagunta will be moving to Edmonton to be closer to family. He continues to be interested in teaching but, because of the increased viscosity of stiffening joints, warmer locations are preferred! Keith Roy Rao Puttagunta Professor, Chemical Engineering Dr. Rao Puttagunta joined the Department of Chemical Engineering in July, 1986, as professor of chemical engineering, having a strong research background from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (19671980) and Alberta Research Council (1980-1986). He also had a strong inclination toward teaching having been captivated by a previous exposure to Lakehead as a sabbatical replacement in 1977-78. From the time of his arrival, Rao has been entrusted with the teaching of the crowning discipline courses of plant design. Lakehead University- May, 1999 11 Professor, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Keith Roy began his career at Lakehead University in 1969. During the past 30 years, Roy has served 20 years on Senate, served on nine Senate committees, served two terms on the University's Board of Governors, served as assistant coach and head coach of the Lakehead University women's varsity volleyball team, served two terms as chair of the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee, gave 13 talks on mathematical subjects to high school students visiting Lakehead and served one term as chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Keith and his wife Jocelyne will be moving to Peterborough in order to be closer to their family. �- -- - - -- - - - -- - -- - - • • · - • ! - - 1 - -- - - -- - - -- - - - - - NORTHERN AND REGIONAL STUDIES COMMITTEE SPEAKER SERIES THE CHANCELLOR PATERSON LIBRARY Spring Session Hours May 3 to June 16, 1999 1999/2000 The Northern and Regional Studies Committee invites departments and schools at Lakehead University to submit applications for funding to support visiting speakers. The funds are intended to offset the travel costs of the speakers, with individual departments or schools being responsible for other costs. Applications should include such information as the name of the proposed speaker and topic, expected date of public lecture, relevance to northern and regional studies, and estimated costs. Please submit proposals by June 30, 1999 to: Or. Margaret Johnston, Chair, Northern and Regional Studies Committee c/o Department of Geography For further information, please contact Robbie Buffington at ext. 8458 or robbie.buffington@lakeheadu.ca. ESL Program at Lakehead Residence will be a little more crowded than usual this summer. The University of Manitoba will be running its 6-week ESL program at Lakehead University beginning July 5th with approximately 200 students being housed in the Bartley Residence. (The change in venue has come about because the Canada Summer Games are being hosted in Winnipeg this su mmer.) For more information about the ESL program contact Dr. Arthur LeBlanc, director of language studies at the University of Manitoba at 1-888-216-7011. Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. NOTE: The library will be closed on Victoria Day, May 24, 1999 Education Library Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed RNDON Reunion Were you a Residence Assistant in the '60s, '70s, '80s or '90s? Then mark your calendars for the Reunion of Residence Assistants July 30 - August 2, 1999 Come back to Lakehead for a weekend of fun. For information contact: ~ 1999 Atikokan Alumni Golf Tournament Little Falls Golf Club Norma Jean Newbold Atikokan, Ontario Residence Life Coordinator Saturday, June 19, 1999. (807) 343-8622 All alumni, friends and family welcome! Fax: (807) 343-8521 e-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca CD Trojan Devel . & Alumni Affairs Lakehead University- May, 1999 12 • For information contact the Alumni Services Office at 343-8155 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.16 No.5 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains an article on convocation '99, articles on Dr. Mark Howe and Dr. Julia O'Sullivan are appointed to Deans, and an announcement of the 1999 Retirees. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-05 Alumni Alumni Annual Fund Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Alumni House Convocation 1999 Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/6f17ae0c4cee0f0d78687316be0a8959.pdf fb58b2a2d62c6437aea409899416247a PDF Text Text A NEWSLETTER FOR LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY STAFF & FACULTY Well Done! Lakehead Salutes the Class of '99 Kinesiofogy students take a bow after graduation ceremonies held on May 29, 1999, at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Lakehead University celebrated its 35th Convocation under sunny skies. Evans wins Poulin Award Inside Tom Warden Appointed Athletics Director ... 3 Dr. Margaret Johnston ... 4 Laser Technology and the Fight Against Cancer ...8 NSERC Awards ... 10 Brent Evans, the newly-elected president of the Lakehead University Student Union, collected the Poulin Award for outstanding citizenship as well as a President's Award at Convocation in May. While working as residence programmer during 1998-99, he established a student wellness committee in conjunction with Health Services. He also coordinated "The Late Show" -- a week of student orientation activities based on a theme inspired by the popular TV talk show hosted by David Letterman . Evans has two degrees from Lakehead: a Bachelor of Education and an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology. �Agora July/August 1999 Vol. 16, No. 6 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, CANADA ISSN 0828-5225 The Agora is published by the Office of Communications and distributed monthly September through June. We welcome news and other submissions from our readers. Send them to: Editor, Agora Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8193 Fax: (807) 343-8999 E-mail:frances.harding@lakeheadu.ca Deadline for submissions for the next issue is September 1, 1999. Publications Officer: Frances Harding Communications Officer: Denise Bruley Analysis and Communications Assistant: Jennifer Willianen Photography: Peter Puna & Staff Printing: Lakehead University Print Shop Canadian Postmaster: Send address changes to Agora, Offic e of Communications Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada PlB 5E1 Publications Mail Agreement Number 1497073 Find out more about Lakehead University on our website: www.lakeheadu.ca Click on "New and Events" Lakehead UN IVERS ITY From the President's Desk by Dr. Frederick F Gilbert Well, summer, such as it is this year, is upon us, and the pace has slowed a bit on campus. It is a nice respite after the Strategic Plan development of the past academic year and before we start to implement the Plan which was approved in June by both Senate and the Board of Governors. The re-election of the Tories strongly suggests that there will be increased emphasis on accountability in the postsecondary education sector, and the creation of the new Ministry of Training, Universities and Colleges tends to confirm that possibility. I doubt that there will be much to report prior to September as the new Minister, Dianne Cunningham, and Deputy Minister, Bob Christie, get fully acquainted with what has been going on in postsecondary education. We will continue to make the case for corridor adjustment and the need for capital funding to ease our space difficulties, especially by demonstrating how important the Advanced Technology Centre project is to the University. CTRC is having considerable difficulty finding the space to expand the computer teaching labs. With pressure for additional classrooms, research laboratories and graduate student offices among other needs, we have a strong case to make for new capital construction. Deferred maintenance issues continue to be our other capital requirement, and the failure of the major cooling coil this summer exemplifies how perilous the situation is as our mechanical, electrical. communications and other systems are extended well beyond their life expectancy. Lakehead University-- June, 1999 2 It appears that our 1999-2000 target intake of new students will be achieved despite the increase in academic standards that have taken effect. It appears that some other Ontario universities have decreased their standards to sustain or increase enrolment, a pattern all too familiar at Lakehead as recent as last year. As we continue to raise standards to a minimum of 70 per cent in the next couple of years, we expect Lakehead to become an even more attractive choice for Ontario high school students. Lakehead continues to receive more recognition for its researchers as the latest Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) competition resulted in four awards. Construction on the Paleo-DNA lab is well under way, and we are pursuing funding for Forensic-DNA capacity. The 0MB Hearing has allowed the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital to start work on the new acute-care h?spital and the transfer of 60 acres of university land for this development has occurred. There is an opportunity for a Health Sciences Research and Technology complex that would be a combined initiative of the Hospital, Confederation College and Lakehead. Plans are being developed for submission to the Ministry. Let me wish everyone a relaxing and productive summer. I look forward to an exciting and very busy academic year for us all in 1999-2000. �-.;;1••-•4---------------- Tom Warden Appointed Athletic Director Tom Warden, a prominent sports figure in Thunder Bay, has been appointed athletic director at Lakehead University. He has over eight years of sports administration, business management, marketing and coaching experience at the professional level, as well as a strong background in personnel management, facility operations and sports promotion. having an overall professional regular season coaching record of 126 wins, 69 losses and 27 ties and overall playoff record of 21 wins in the past three years. In Warden's first year as head coach and assistant general manager of the Thunder Bay Senators in 1995-96, he led the club to the UHL finals and was selected 2nd in Coach of the Year balloting. Bob Main has been appointed coach of the Lakehead University women's basketball team for the 19992000 season. Warden received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1990, a Master's in Athletic Administration from Ohio University in 1991, and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University in 1993. Main has been the assistant coach of the team since 1991. He holds a Master's of Science degree in Kinesiology (Coaching) from Lakehead. He is a Level 3 NCCP coach, and has a great deal of experience coaching basketball at the high school level. While attending the University of Toronto, Warden was team captain of the Varsity Blues Hockey Team and in 1984 was drafted in the NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. He has played professional hockey throughout North America and Europe. Tom Warden, Lakehead's new athletic director, is fitted out in Lakehead gear by Dr. Fred Gilbert. ''I'm pleased to have Tom on board to start a new era in Lakehead athletics. His vision and management experience should produce some exciting changes and opportunities for our student athletes," says Lakehead University President Dr. Fred Gilbert. As the head coach and director of business and hockey operations of the Thunder Bay Thunder Cats Hockey Club, Warden's career highlights have included Bob Main Appointed Interim Women's Basketball Coach Warden replaces Stu Julius who was athletics co-ordinator in addition to being coach of the women's varsity basketball team. When Julius announced he would be leaving Lakehead in August, to take on a coaching position at Wilfrid Laurier, the position of athletic director was created on a full-time basis. One of Warden's first tasks will be to find a new coach for the women's basketball team. In the meantime, Bob Main has been appointed coach for the 1999-2000 season. Farewell Reception and Roast for Stu Julius details on page 7 Lakehead University- June, 1999 3 Main says "I look forward to my new role with the team and challenges it brings." Hrkacjoins 1999 World University Games team Lakehead University's Angela Hrkac has been chosen to join the 1999 World University Games team, and will compete at the FISU Games in July in Palma de Maflorca, Spain. Following the FISU games, the team will compete for Canada at the Jones Cup in Taiwan from July 24 to August 2, 1999. Angela Hrkac was the leader in the country in scoring and rebounding last season. She was also the winner of the Tracy McLeod Award (CIAU), and named 1999 Player of the Year (Ontario) and Al/Canadian Athlete. Hrkac will return to Lakehead in the fall to complete her final year in business administration. �-----------------;w■,■■;-1----------------- An Experience of a Lifetime Earlier this year. 12 Lakehead students travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula to study tourism managment strategies and their effectiveness in maintaining wilderness areas By Tiina Ahokas By the end of three or four years, any Geography student at Lakehead has become quite comfortable with the map library and has gotten a feel for the hard plastic chairs in room RC2003. This past November, however, the cartography of the map library was replaced with the navigational charts of the MS Explorer and the chairs in the classroom were replaced with islands in the Antarctic Peninsula, when the Department of Geography sent 12 students, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Johnston, to the Antarctic Peninsula. The group was well versed in the language of the Antarctic before embarking on the voyage. Before the ship set sail, background reports and essays were prepared. And students researched topics to be presented as lectures to the 70 other passengers on board the Explorer. Once in the Antarctic, the students travelled as tourists. Over 1O days, they made daily landings to islands and to the continent. They photographed penguins and watched whales and seals. But, they also kept a keen eye on the other tourists and recorded these behavioural observations in daily journals. Dr. Margaret Johnston (back row, fourth in from the left) led an "expedition " of Lakehead students to the Antarctic this year. In December 1999 she will take another group of Lakehead students on a field trip to the Antarctic Peninsula as part of a fourth year Geography course. continued on page 5 Lakehead University-- June, 1999 4 �-.siirii•■•z----------------Experience continued from page 4 In the Antarctic, tourism regulations help to maintain the natural wilderness. These regulations are carried out through guidelines of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) and under a broader umbrella, through the auspices of the Antarctic Treaty. And at a personal level, tourists are expected to act according to their own national legislation. Tourists respect wildlife by maintaining the safe distances that are outlined in the guidelines. Fragile vegetation is not to be trampled and fossils are not to be removed from the continent. In this way, through_ the same codes of behaviour and conduct that are used by many national parks, Antarctic tourism is managed. These regulations are just some of the policies that are an integral part of the tourism management strategy in the Antarctic. They are also the focus of study for Margaret Johnston. Dr. Johnston studies the regulation of both Arctic and Antarctic tourism by looking at the strategies that companies, governments and interest groups have in place to try to appropriately manage tourism in these pristine environments. She hopes to further this course of study at Arctowski Station on the Antarctic Peninsula. This Polish station is the site of the first tourist information kiosk in the Antarctic. Here, Dr. Johnston and Dr. Bernard Stonehouse, of the Scott Polar Research Institute, plan to carry out research on management planning and tourist behaviour during the coming tourist season. With the numbers of tourists visiting Antarctica increasing to 10,000 per year, these management strategies and their effectiveness in maintaining wilderness areas are fundamental to the preservation of this fragile ecosystem. For the group of 12 students from Lakehead, the Antarctic classroom was the learning experience of a lifetime; it was truly an experience in geography. Among the many memories they now hold are the beauty of the natural landscape, the sounds of nesting penguins and the clanging of ice against the portholes of the ship. For these Antarctic tourists, however, a more important benefit is their increased understanding and respect for the world's last untouched wilderness. Tiina Ahokas is one of several Lakehead students taking part in a student writing program sponsored by The Chronicle-Journal. Campus Notes Congratulations to the newly-elected LUSU executive who began their one-year term on May 1, 1999: LUSU President: Brent Evans has completed the Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program and a BEd.; LUSU Vice-President Student Issues: Greg Seiveright has completed an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program and a BA. LUSU Vice-President Finance: Vanessa Kleinhaar is in fourth year of an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program. Negotiations are under way with Gifu University of Education and Languages to expand their summer programs at Lakehead. Director of International Activities Dan Pakulak says that the Japanese institution wants to create a two-year program that will encompass language training related to business practise and communications. Dr. Ult Runesson, a professor in the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment, is the recipient of an award from ESRI Canada Limited, the leading G/S software company in the world serving over 3,000 organizations in Canada with ESRI G/S software products. The award plaque was presented by Alex Miller, president of ESRI Canada Limited, at a recent Ontario users group meeting held in Thunder Bay. The award was for outstanding innovation in the field of Geographic Information Systems and was given as recognition for over a decade's worth of excellence in academic teaching, technology transfer to industry and government as well as international GIS-related activities. Congratulations to Dr. K.C. Yang and Lynn Sevean. They are recipients of the Lakehead University Forestry Class of 1999 Educator's Award, an award which recognizes excellence in teaching through the period 1995 to 1999. As well, Yang was made an honorary member of the Diploma in Integrated Forest Resources Management class. ... Lakehead University was well represented at the American College of Sports Medicine Meeting held at St. Cloud University in St. Cloud, Minnesota last March. Faculty from the School of Kinesiology included Dr. Bob Thayer, Dr. Norm LaVoie, and Dr. Ian Newhouse. Graduate student presenters were Steve Mcilwaine and Neil Purves and other graduate students in attendance were Christy Cunningham, Matt Light, Maryse Larocque and Marc Poirier. ••• Dr. S.A. Mirza, a professor of Civil Engineering, has coauthored the 482-page American Concrete Institute (AC/) Design Handbook. This fully-refereed volume published recently was prepared in accordance with the new AC/ Building Code (318-95) and is the result of five years of work by the AC/ Committee on Design Aids, of which Dr. Mirza is a full voting member and the chair of one of its subcommittees. The AC/ Design Handbook is the most widely used reference in the world for design of reinforced concrete structures. It is used by both practising engineers and engineering students and is a required textbook for reinforced concrete design courses at scores of universities internationally. Lakehead University- June, 1999 5 �----------------••·-►-i-1------------------ A Report on the Annual Graduate Students in Education Conference held on March 6, 1999 The following article by Jane Fraser was submitted to the Agora in March. Following an introduction by Dr. Fentey Scott, the acting dean of education, students in the Master's of Education program were informed and entertained by a keynote address delivered by Dr. Connie Nelson, the dean of graduate studies and research. Nelson spoke on Graduate Research at Lakehead University: Retrospect and Prospects noting that graduate studies has moved steadily from an "add on" to a significant component of our University's program offerings. Focusing on graduate studies in education. Nelson stressed the importance of faculty and students building a strong, healthy research culture, and noted that other degree programs benefit from this development. With the aid of selected cartoons, she explored a number of issues graduate students face in establishing themselves as part of this milieu. Program highlights included Research Using the Internet, demonstrated by Arlene Glavish, library assistant, Education Library, and Writing Proposals for Research Funding, presented by Lynn Gollat, graduate studies assistant. Both informative workshops were well received by the participants. Graduate students experienced modelling of thesis and project journeys in two panels with graduates who returned to share their research . Michelle Symanyk-Mace reported on her thesis entitled Adoption of a co-operative learning teaching strategy in a Bachelor of Nursing course. On the same panel, Richard Turcotte, described his proj ect journey in the Development and implementation of a student code of behaviour for a secondary school. The question and answer part of the panel allowed the presenters and participants to discuss the transition of moving from being knowledge consumers to becoming knowledge generators. Above {l-r): Teresina Lombardo-Tassone, Barbara Morrison, Richard Turcotte, Jane Fraser (conference co-coordinator), and Michelle Symanyk-Mace. Lakehead University - June, 1999 6 Evelyn Gillson and Virginia Stead share recollections of graduate research. In the afternoon panel, Virginia Stead represented her thesis journey with School Council implementation: Women principals' experiences with a policy of improving school leadership. The project journey described by Evelyn Gillson, focused on The effectiveness of the team problem solving and decision making approach. Each of the panellists noted the need to concentrate on the precision of research report writing, and the value of following through on the expert advice provided by faculty on their supervisory committees. When asked about the experience of sharing their research journeys, all panellists agreed that it was a worthwhile endeavour. They encouraged the graduate students that although the research journey is demanding and time intensive, there is a great sense of accomplishment when one graduates. The conference was organized for the graduate students in education by Kristin Main representing the 1998 - 99 MEd Class and Jane Fraser, representing the 1999 - 2000 MEd Class. They were assisted by Dr. Rod McLeod, acting chair, graduate studies in education. �-.siiM•■ •z-1---------------- Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary The Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary has been named by the Department of Sociology in honour of their colleague, Dr. Gerd Schroeter, who passed away unexpectedly in February. Staff Appointments During the months of March, April, May and June employment notices were issued by Human Resources announcing the following appointments: The Alumni Association of Lakehead University elected a new slate of officers to the Board of Directors at their Carlos Faria Annual General Meeting Charlene Livingstone in June Shawna Hickey Secondary School Liaison Officers President: Registrar's Office David Heald Joanna Aegard (Griffith) Vice-President: Administrative Assistant Barb Eccles NECAH Treasurer: Bob Main Mark Tilbury Interim Women's Varsity Basketball Coach John Ongaro Coordinator of Community & Professional Development Health Sciences North Trevor Digby Security Communications Officer Alison Graver Senior DNA Analyst Anthropology Department (Paleo-DNA Laboratory) Christopher Miller Mechanic Campus Development Dr. Mary Louise Hill Vice-President (Academic) Tom Warden Athletic Director Secretary: Virginia Stead Immediate Past-President: John Friday During his career at Lakehead, Gerd displayed commitment to ensuring access to education for financially burdened students; he was an active member of the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries committee. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the bursary fund can send their contribution to: The Dr. Gerd Schroeter Memorial Bursary Fund c/o The Development Office Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON PlB 5E1 Cheques or money orders should be made payable to Lakehead University. All donations are tax deductible. For further information, contact Pam Wakewich, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology/Women's Studies at 343-8353. Directors Ben Kaminski Greg Beckford Janice Kalyta Tiffany Meady Terry Robinson Gil Vanson Mark Piovesana Lakehead's former athletics coordinator and coach of the women's basketball team is leaving Lakehead after 18 years. Jennifer Eccles You are invited to a Board of Governors Rep: Farewell Reception and Roast Bill Bartley Thursday, August 12, 1999 LUSU President: at the Victoria Inn at 7 p.m. Brent Evans Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Switchboard, Athletics, Health Services, the Counselling and Career Centre, and the Financial Aid Office Brian Holm Gary Funk Athletics Lakehead University- June, 1999 7 �------------------••·-►-i-1----------------- Laser Technology links Lakehead with Cancer Centre Researchers at Lakehead are working in conjunction with the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre to investigate the possibilities for treatment of cancer using state-of-the-art laser technology. Additionally, the laser light may be effective as a treatment modality. Coupled with an existing treatment, known as photodynamic therapy, deeper seated tissues may be more accurately targeted and treated using the laser. A new Millennia "pump" laser (multi-photon laser excitation imaging system) has been purchased by the Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF) to support the investigation. The new venture will strengthen the existing close relationship between the University and the Regional Cancer Centre. "This level of collaboration between the two Physics departments is really a first," says Dr. Werden Keeler. "As a result of this initial project, we can now move forward with the implementation of serval other high technology collaborations of this nature." The ultimate goal of the study is to find new diagnostic and treatment breakthroughs. "Using a high intensity laser, very short pulses of extremely concentrated laser light can be produced," says Dr. Peter McGhee, director of medical physics at the Cancer Centre. "These pulses hold significant prospects for the development of new methods for identifying and treating cancerous tissues. By exposing tissue samples to these laser pulses, specific cancer cells may be identified as being present. This may support the development of new diagnostic procedures." Several cancer specialists working at the Cancer Centre hold faculty appointments at the University and teach both undergraduate and graduate curricula. Additionally, the Supportive Care department at the Cancer Centre holds a close affiliation with the departments of Psychology and Social Work. Back Row {l-r) Dr. Peter McGhee is director of medical physics of the Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Standing beside him is Brian McKinnon, president of the Northern Cancer Research Foundation. Both men were on campus in early May to announce a new collaborative research venture involving Dr. Christine Gottardo (centre), a professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Dr. Werden Keeler (right), a professor in the Department of Physics. Dr. Margaret Hawton, chair of the Department of Physics, is also part of the team. Photo: Peter Puna Lakehead University- June, 1999 8 �--- - - - - ------- --,-z•••••zMeasuring Graduation, Employment and OSAP Default Rates at Lakehead 97. 1 per cent of Lakehead graduates have jobs two years after graduation University graduates are doing exceptionally well in today's job market according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Ontario universities. Lakehead University's performance indicators compare favourably when measured against the Ontario university average. "Lakehead has demonstrated that it doesn't need to take a back seat to any of the Ontario universities when it comes to employment opportunities for our grads. Lakehead is above the provincial average in placement rates after two years, has a lower OSAP default rate than the provincial average and a graduation rate only marginally below the provincial average. This indicates that Lakehead attracts good students and positions them well in the competitive job marketplace," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, president of Lakehead University. To determine employment rates of recent graduates, Ontario universities conducted a survey of all 1996 graduates of undergraduate degree programs. The survey was conducted TWO YEARS AF.ER G R ADUATION 97.1 % O NTARIO SYSTEM 96.7% ...•---------------., I ~-~-- GRADUATION RATE 19 90 I 1!:NTl!:RINl!I CCHCRT LAK E H EAD 70 .2% ONT A R IO SYS T E M 70.8% 97.1 per cent two years after graduation. This compares well against the provincial average rates of 90.8 per cent and 96.7 per cent. EMPLOYMENT RATE 1996 GRADUATES LAKEHEAD last winter through mailed surveys and follow-up telephone contact. Over 25,000 surveys were completed, which represents 54 per cent of the Class of 1996. Graduates were asked about their employment situation six months and two years after graduation. Lakehead University's employment rates for 1996 graduates were found to be 87.0 per cent six months after graduation and ' Graduation rates were calculated by selecting all full -time Year One undergraduate students from Fall 1990 who were seeking either a Bachelor's or First Professional Degree and determining whether or not they graduated within seven years. The subset was matched against the records for students who received a degree from the same institution during the period 1991 -97. The graduation rate for Lakehead University is 70.2 per cent Lakehead University- June, 1999 9 and the rate for all programs at Ontario universities is only marginally higher at 70.8 per cent. The 1998 OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) default rate was also measured. The 1998 default rates reflect the repayment status of both undergraduate and graduate students who received Ontario Student Loans in the 1995-96 academic year and did not receive an Ontario Student Loan in 1996-97, and who subsequently defaulted on their repayment obligations approximately two years after graduation. Lakehead University's 1998 default rate for all programs is 11.5 per cent, slightly lower than 12.3 per cent for all programs at Ontario universities, which is an indication that Lakehead graduates have the ability to pay back their loans because of their employment status. For further information about graduation, employment and OSAP loan default rates please refer to Lakehead University's website at www.lakeheadu.ca/-analysisl indicators.html. - OSAP LOAN DEFAULT RATE 1998 L A KEHEAO 1 l .!!>% oNTARI D SYSTEM 1 2.3% I �- ------------- - - ; • • • - • ; - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- Photodegradation of Polymers," $23,100, Renewal (2-3) NSERC Awards for 1999-2000 Department of Civil Engineering Dr. S.M. Easa, "3-D Highway Geometric Design Consistency," $28,875, Renewal (2-4) Dr. D.K. Eigenbrod, "Shaft Resistance of Piles in Sand During Loading in Tension and Compression," $14,700, New {1-4) The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council {NSERC) recently announced the results of their annual research grants competition. Shortly after, they announced a 5 per cent increase for all new and existing research grants. Dr. S.A. Mirza, "Strength and Stiffness of Slender Composite Steel-Concrete Beam-Columns;· $19,520, Renewal (2-4) Department of Computer Science Dr. X. Li, "An Abstract Machine for High Performance Logic Programming," $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Total NSERC funding to Lakehead University continues to show an increase. During the 1998-99 research and equipment grants competition, $832,544 worth of grants were received by researchers at Lakehead University. For this past competition, the total was $880,971. This represents an increase of $48,427, or 5.8 per cent. Department of Electrical Engineering Dr. X. Chen, "Robust and Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems with Bifurcations," $21 ,000, New (1-4) Dr. K. Natarajan, "Model Reference Adaptive Control in the Frequency Domain," $23,310, New (1-4) Currently, there are 35 NSERC holders at Lakehead. This figure represents 35 per cent of the total NSERC eligible faculty at Lakehead. Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment The following is a list of all NSERC recipients at Lakehead University who were successful in the 1999-2000 research and equipment grants competition. Dr. Q.L. Dang, "Interacting Effects of Soil Conditions on Ecophysiological Traits and their Responses to Changing Aboveground Environment in Boreal Tree Species," $34,073, Renewal (2-4) Department of Biology Dr. W.H. Parker, "Development of a GIS Methodology to Determine Breeding Zones for Second Generation Tree Programs," $19,635, Renewal {2-4) Dr. S.J. Hecnar, "Species Richness and Spatial Dynamics in Amphibians,"$15,750, New (1-4) Department of Geology Dr. M.W. Lankester, "Parasite and Diseases of Northern Animals," $23,100, Renewal (4-4) Dr. G.J. Borradaile, "Rock Magnetism," $69,993, Renewal (5-5) Dr. P.W. Fralick, "Paleogeographic Reconstruction of Mesoarchean Terrains in Western Superior Province," $17,556, Renewal (3-4) Dr. A.U. Mallik, "Retrogressive Succession and Biodiversity in Nutrient Poor Cool - Temperature Forests After Disturbance," $11 ,550, Renewal (4-4) Dr. R.H. Mitchell, "Petrology of Kimberlites and Alkaline Rocks," $86,625, Renewal (4-6) Dr. D.W. Morris, 'The Evolution and Importance of Habitat Selection," $47,355, Renewal {3-4) Department of Mathematical Sciences Dr. D.W. Morris, "Field Research Vehicle;· $34,288, New (1-1) Dr. C.T. Hoang, "Graph Colouring and Visibility Graphs;• $14,700, New (1-4) Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. L.J. Garred, "Mathematical Modelling Studies in Renal Failure Patients," $17,903, Renewal (3-4) Dr. W. Huang, "Job Scheduling Problems in Modern Manufacturing Systems and Management Science;' $9,702, New (1-4) Dr. A. Gilbert, "Optimizing Control of Kraft Mill Processes," $21 ,945, Renewal (2-4) Dr. T. Miao, "Amenability of Locally Compact Groups and Geometric Properties of Ap {G)," $ 13,650, New (1-4) Dr. I. Nirdosh, "Solid-Liquid Mass Transfer Applications," $23,909, Renewal {2-5) Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. V.R. Puttagunta, "Viscosity Prediction and Radiation Assisted Upgrading of Heavy Oils," $22,638, Renewal (4-4) Dr. K. Liu, "Identification of Linear Time-Varying Systems: Dynamic Behaviour, Algorithms and Applications;' $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Department of Chemistry Dr. S.D. Kinrade, "Aqueous Chemistry of Silicon," $38,115, Renewal (2-4) Dr. K. Liu, "Experimental Facility for Identification and Control of Linear Time-Varying Systems," $22,396, New (1-1) Dr. N.A. Weir, "Studies of Photochemistry and Dr. M. Liu, 'Transformation Matrices for Finite Element Lakehead University - June, 1999 10 �-VCM••¥Z . . . Indemnification Policy approved by Board of Governors Analysis of Plates and Shells with Structural Discontinuities," $13,737, Renewal (2-4) Dr. G.F. Naterer, "Binary Constituent Solid-Liquid Phase Transition in Materials Processing;' $16,170, Renewal (3-4) Dr. H.T. Saliba, ''Theoretical and Experimental Stability and Vibration Analysis of Plates and Structures," $18,480, Renewal (3-4) Department of Physics Dr. M.M. Dignam, "Coherence in Semiconductor Nanostructures/Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers and Lasers," $26,565, Renewal (3-4) Dr. M.C. Gallagher, "Heteroepitaxy of Ultrathin Films of Metals and Metal Oxides," $28,875, Renewal (3-4) Dr. M.H. Hawton, "Photon-Matter Interactions/Physics of Absorbed Water," $15,015, Renewal (4-4) Dr. W. J. Keeler, "Optical Investigations of Semiconductors and Bio-Samples," $10,973, Renewal (2-2) Dr. V.V. Paranjape, "Research in Solid State Physics," $9,240, Renewal (4-4) Dr. W.M. Sears, ''The Electrical Properties of the Surface-Gas Interface of Wide Band Gap Semiconductors," $13,398, Renewal (3-4) Department of Psychology At their meeting on June 17, 1999, the Board of Governors approved an amended version of Lakehead University's policy on Indemnification. The policy can be found on the Lakehead University website: www. lakeheadu.ca (Click on "University Secretariat" then "Policies"). The following text, taken from the policy, explains its rationale: "There is an increasing occurrence of legal claims and actions against organizations and their employees, with significant costs of defending against such claims and actions. This has given rise to Lakehead University establishing a policy to assist its employees in understanding the extent of the University's indemnification for legal costs incurred by its employees as a result of claims and actions brought against the University and/ or its employees, and arising out of employees'lemployment duties." Student Viewbook is Best in Canada Dr. C.A.G. Hayman, "Episodic Memory as a Source of Cognitive Binding," $20,790, Renewal (3-4) Four More CF/ Projects Funded In June, Lakehead was informed that four more projects had received funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation program, bringing the total number of awards to 14. "A remarkable achievement for a University the size of Lakehead," says Dr. Connie Nelson who was dean of graduate studies and research at the time the proposals were submitted. "Over the next few years, Lakehead will see an infusion of more than $4.33 million to upgrade and enhance its research infrastructure." The four projects are: Dr. Jeffrey Banks: 1. New Polymers for the Pulp and Paper Industry: Retention Aids as Carriers for Photoyellowing Inhibitors 2. High Intensity Photochemistry of Organic Molecules in Solution Lakehead University's student recruitment viewbook earned a gold standing in the Prix D'Excellence' 99, the annual awards program of the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education which recognizes outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, public affairs, development, student recruitment and overall institutional advancement. Congratulations to Registrar Pentti Paularinne, Assistant Registrar Sarena Knapik and all the other staff in the Office of the Registrar who were involved in the production. See You in September Dr. Qing-Lai Dang: Lakehead Forest Ecology Research Complex The next issue of the Agora will appear in September. Dr. Scott Hamilton: Geospatial Analysis Research Centre Dr. Peter Lee: Bioremediation of Boreal Forest Resource-based Deadline for Submissions: September 1, 1999 Industrial Sites Lakehead University-- June, 1999 11 �--·•••;■;----1---------------Second World Congress on Allelopathy: Critical Analysis & Future Prospects August 9-13, 1999 Lakehead University 16th Annual Alumni Association Open Do plants communicate? Ask that question of any one of the 200 international delegates coming to Lakehead in August to attend the Second World Congress on Allelopathy and you will get some interesting answers. Allelopathy can be defined as chemical interactions among plants and microorganisms through the release of chemical compounds into the environment. Friday, August 27, 1999 1 p.m. shotgun start Strathcona Golf Course Barbecue Dinner at Lakehead University Faculty Lounge $55 per person $220 per team All participants to be at the Golf Course by 12: 30 p.m. Sponsored by Financial Concept Group Contest Winner The field has received growing attention from botanists, weed scientists, ecologists, physiologists, agronomists, soil scientists, natural product chemists, plant breeders and microbiologists. Dr. Azim Mallik, a professor in the Department of Biology, is the chair of the conference organizing committee. Interest in Allelopathy is growing, he says, because more people are looking for biological ways to control plant growth, such as crop rotation, instead of chemical ways such as herbicides. For more information check the Congress Website: http://www.Lakeheadu.ca/~allelo99/ or contact Azim Mallik at 343-8927. RNDON Reunion Alumni Association president David Heald presents Microcomputer Services Supervisor Carol Otte with a gift certificate to the White Fox Inn courtesy of the Alumni Association's group life insurer, Campbell & Company Insurance Consultants. Carol Otte was the lucky winner of an alumni insurance contest held in the spring for faculty and staff. For more information on this group home and auto insurance program, or for a quote, contact Campbell & Company at 1-888-918-5056. Honorary Degrees Call for Nominations The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites all members of the University community to submit nominations for honorary degree(s) to be awarded at the Convocation in May 2000. Please provide as complete information as possible about the person being nominated plus a brief rationale for the nomination. All nominations will be considered by the Committee which will then make its recommendations to Senate. Please send the nominations to Mrs. L. Phillips, Secretary, Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o President's Office. Please note that the nominations must be received on or _before September 7, 1999 to be placed on the agenda for the September 1999 meeting of the Committee. July 30 - August 2, 1999 For information contact: CD Trojan Devel. & Alumni Affairs Norma Jean Newbold, Residence Life Coordinator (807) 343-8622 Fax: (807) 343-8521 E-mail:newbold@gale.lakeheadu.ca Lakehead University- June, 1999 12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Material kept by the Lakehead University Alumni Association, or donated by Alumni to the Association. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agora Magazine Vol.16 No.6 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource This issue of the Agora contains a salute to the class of '99, a message from the President, and an article about twelve Lakehead students who travelled to the Antarctic Peninsula. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lakehead University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-07 Agora Magazine Alumni Alumni Association Alumni Association of Lakehead University Class of '99 Lakehead Lakehead University President Frederick Gilbert President's Message