Jonathan Malloy

Question 1: I believe that I would be an excellent candidate to be considered as a Academic Staff Governor because:

I am a full professor in the Department of Political Science about to celebrate 25 years as a Carleton faculty member. I served as chair of my department from 2012-2018, returning to my regular position before then becoming associate dean (research and graduate) in the then-Faculty of Public Affairs from 2021-24. I have now again returned to teaching and research and I hold the Bell Chair in Canadian Parliamentary Democracy in the department. I recently published my seventh book, the co-edited Politics of Ontario, and I am the current president of the Canadian Political Science Association.

I have an extensive record as a thought leader in postsecondary education, including as the co-author of another recent book, For the Public Good: Reimagining Arts Graduate Education in Canada, which advocates for wholesale change in graduate programs. I lead academic leadership courses for department chairs across Canada, and I have spoken out against government cuts in universities, including a Globe and Mail article comparing Ford Government policies to Dollarama and a recent interview on CBC radio.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-dollarama-university-the-ford-government-approach-to-postsecondary/

Question 2: I have the following skills and experiences which would be beneficial in my role as Academic Staff Governor:

I previously served on the Board from 2018-21. I stepped down to focus on other priorities and to allow others to serve. I would now like to return because I feel my qualifications and experience will allow me to make a valuable contribution at a time when universities face fiscal crisis, are fighting to maintain their relevance amid increasing attacks on scientific knowledge itself, and in a time when Canada itself seems under existential threat.

In my previous stint on the Board, I considered my most valuable contribution to be ensuring other members were aware of the impacts of Board decisions on ‘frontline” teaching and research, speaking from my experience as a faculty member and former department chair. I now have even greater familiarity with the university from my time as associate dean, and I always seek to further understand the complexity of our different disciplines spread across five Faculties. My external activities have further increased my knowledge of the sector and familiarity with practices at other institutions. As president of the Canadian Political Science Association and in other external leadership roles, I have acquired considerable familiarity with stakeholder management and non-profit governance.

Question 3: If elected to the Board, what would you like to gain from the experience and/or what skills would you like to further develop?

Throughout my faculty career and administrative roles I have sought to grow both professionally and personally in my own self-awareness and understanding. My previous stint on the Board was an excellent opportunity to see a new aspect of the university. It also allowed me to reflect on my own position, privilege, and responsibility as a faculty member, and both the power and the limits of power held at the highest levels of the university. I gained a much greater understanding of the complexity of the university and built relationships with both other board members and internal university officials, and have tried to apply that knowledge and networks for the common good of the university and its many stakeholders. I would like to continue that learning experience, and so I ask for the vote of my faculty colleagues to serve a new term on the Board. Thank you.