About the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Jerry TomberlinProvost and Vice-President (Academic) Jerry Tomberlin is Carleton University’s chief academic and budget officer. The Provost is responsible for academic and strategic planning, and for fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation for students, faculty and staff. The Provost represents Carleton academics externally and is responsible for ensuring that Carleton is competitive in Canada and an academic leader across the world.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Important Message for Contract Instructors Teaching in Summer 2020

In light of COVID-19 and the unprecedented challenges that it has put before post-secondary institutions, both in Canada and globally, the University and CUPE Local 4600, Unit 2 met today... More

In light of COVID-19 and the unprecedented challenges that it has put before post-secondary institutions, both in Canada and globally, the University and CUPE Local 4600, Unit 2 met today to discuss how best to convert summer teaching contracts from in-person to remote teaching. This discussion, which was separate and apart from the current collective... More

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Carleton Announces New Faculty of Public Affairs Dean

Carleton University President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and Provost Jerry Tomberlin are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brenda O’Neill as Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs, effective... More

Carleton University President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and Provost Jerry Tomberlin are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brenda O’Neill as Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs, effective October 1, 2020. Dr. O’Neill recently served as the Department Head of Political Science at the University of Calgary. She previously held academic leadership... More

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Flexible and Compassionate Grading Options (SAT/UNS) for Students

I am pleased to report that the Carleton University Senate, on the recommendation of the Provost in consultation with the Academic Continuity Committee, has approved the use of Satisfactory... More

I am pleased to report that the Carleton University Senate, on the recommendation of the Provost in consultation with the Academic Continuity Committee, has approved the use of Satisfactory (SAT) and Unsatisfactory (UNS) grades for the winter 2020 term. Our community has responded to the unprecedented challenge posed by COVID-19 by adapting our teaching... More

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