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2016 STATE OF THE FACULTY ADDRESS

Dr. Blye Frank | Dean & Professor, Faculty of Education

A Conversation With the Dean

November 3, 2016

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Carved by Brent Sparrow Jr., Musqueam Artist

Traditional Coast Salish Welcome Song performed by Chief Ian Campbell of the Squamish Nation

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION VIDEO

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RANKED #1 IN CANADA, #9 IN WORLD QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2016

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QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT

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STRATEGIC PLAN | 2011-2016

1. Research Excellence

2. Teaching and Learning

3. Community Engagement

4. Aboriginal Engagement

5. Development & Alumni Engagement

6. International Engagement

7. Outstanding Work Environment

8. Sustainability

9. Education at Ponderosa Commons

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RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT

UBC is committed to providing a learning, researching and working environment that is dedicated to excellence, equity and mutual respect.

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EXTERNAL REVIEW, 2015

“Research Excellence, Teaching and Learning, Aboriginal Engagement. The Faculty has made significant progress in successfully implementing the Strategic Plan. This is apparent in the diverse, high quality scholarship within the Faculty, its excellence in teaching and its overall commitment to social justice and Aboriginal education.”

External Review Committee Members: • Dr. Mary Kalantzis, Professor & Dean, College of

Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Dr. Dilson Rassier, Professor & Dean, Faculty of

Education, McGill University • Dr. Fern Snart, Professor & former Dean, Faculty of

Education, University of Alberta

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EXTERNAL REVIEW, 2015

“Research Excellence. The Faculty of Education at UBC is highly ranked and is highly regarded locally, nationally and internationally. Faculty members are very highly regarded for their scholarship, with strong national and international profiles.”

“Community Engagement. The Faculty has developed strong connections with the community outside the Faculty, including the campus community, and has been praised by several partners. The committee noted strong support from external stakeholders for the directions the Faculty has taken over recent years.”

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“Outstanding Work Environment. The Faculty has become more genuinely collegial and professional. The Dean and his team, in partnership with the faculty, have steered a steady program of reform and organizational revitalization. There is a sense of pride and achievement, optimism and recognition, which is highly positive. In times of financial challenges in higher education, such a culture is motivating and inspiring.”

EXTERNAL REVIEW, 2015

“Aboriginal Engagement. Aboriginal scholarship, programs and community engagement within the Faculty of Education are exemplary and historic.”

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EDUCATION CENTRE AT PONDEROSA COMMONS – THE OLD

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EDUCATION CENTRE AT PONDEROSA COMMONS – THE NEW

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YEAR OF INDIGENOUS EDUCATION 2012 - 2013

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YEAR OF TEACHER EDUCATION 2013-2014

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YEAR OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 2014 - 2015

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YEAR OF ALUMNI 2015 - 2016

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DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES

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FRANKLY SPEAKING

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Year 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17*

Asst Prof 3 5 3 10 4 5

Assoc Prof 0 2 1 1 0 1

Professor 0 0 0 3 3 0

Instructor I 0 0 3 0 3 0

Lecturer 5 11 6 2 7 7

* AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2016.

FACULTY NEW HIRES

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Year 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

Tenured Asst Prof 1 0 0 0 0

Asst Prof to Assoc Prof 1 4 2 2 4

Assoc Prof to Prof 6 4 4 5 3

Instructor I to Sr. Instructor 0 1 2 4 0

Sr. Instructor to Prof of Teaching 0 0 1 0 1

Note: New tenured appointments are not included.

PROMOTION AND TENURE

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DR. ALI ABDI Head, Department of Educational Studies (EDST)

DR. ROBERT BOUSHEL Director, School of Kinesiology (KIN)

DR. SAMSON NASHON Head, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP)

DR. ANTHONY PARÉ Head, Department of Language & Literacy Education (LLED)

DR. LEE GUNDERSON Head pro tem, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

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DR. MARY BRYSON Senior Associate Dean, Administration, Faculty Affairs & Innovation

DR. MARK BEAUCHAMP Associate Dean, Research

DR. WENDY CARR Associate Dean, Teacher Education

DR. JAN HARE Associate Dean, Indigenous Education

DR. MARK EDWARDS Assistant Dean, Professional Development & Community Engagement

MS. CLARA NG Assistant Dean, Finance

MS. DEE DEE SUNG Assistant Dean, Development & Alumni Engagement

MS. ERINROSE HANDY Assistant Dean, Communications & Marketing

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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AFFAIRS & INNOVATION

1. Open + Public Governance

2. Financial Sustainability: From Efficiencies to Strategic Programmatic Prioritization

3. Excellence and Equity—Maintain our Ranking as Social Justice Faculty and #1 Faculty of Education in Canada and #9 in Globe

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TOTAL RESEARCH FUNDING

OFFICE OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

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TEACHER EDUCATION OFFICE

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WEST KOOTENAY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (WKTEP)

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SECONDARY TEACHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA PROGRAM AT DADAAB

REFUGEE CAMP, KENYA

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

Photo: 2013-14 IB Elementary Cohort

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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

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OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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OFFICE OF FINANCE

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OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

Building Capacity for Sustainable Funding

Research Students Community &

Alumni Engagement

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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

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OFFICE OF SENIOR ADVISOR, INTERNATIONAL Photo credit: Hankt via Wikipedia Commons

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION - OKANAGAN

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PROPOSED GUNN PAVILION

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60 YEARS OF EDUCATION | 1956 - 2016

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NEXT 5 YEARS

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BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

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5 Questions Sent to Deans:

1. Where are you with your strategic plan?

2. Where does your Faculty rank?

3. Where do you want your Faculty to be in the next 5 years?

4. What 5 action steps will get you there?

5. How can the rest of us help you?

PROFESSOR SANTA J. ONO UBC PRESIDENT & VICE-CHANCELLOR

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A PLACE OF MIND A PLACE OF MIND

A PLACE OF MIND A PLACE OF MIND

A PLACE OF MIND

A PLACE OF MIND

A PLACE OF MIND

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QUESTIONS?

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TEA WITH THE DEAN

Please join us in the foyer for tea,

coffee and light refreshments.

Song: The times they are a-changin‘ by Bob Dylan