Education
December 12, 2006New
Expertise on MUN Board of Regents
New appointments have been made to Memorial University
Board of Regents. The Honourable Joan Burke, Minister of Education,
noted that the individuals represent many different professions as well
as volunteer and community involvement which will prove to be an asset
to the operation of the University.
�The Board of Regents plays a critical role in determining the future of
our province�s university system,� said Minister Burke. �It is important
we have a team that has the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to lead
the university in the coming years. The individuals recently appointed
have a strong background in education, business, community involvement
and volunteerism, just to name a few. This is exactly what we need on
the board to ensure the university continues to provide a rich learning
environment for students and faculty alike.�
The new appointments are as follows: James Igloliorte, Judy White,
Jeanette Lundrigan, Martin Gould, Jim Keating, Brian Dalton, Tony Roche,
Rosellen Sullivan, Gaylene Buckle and Vinod Patel.
Memorial University Board of Regents is responsible for the management,
administration and the affairs of the university. It comprises a diverse
group of individuals representing business, social and educational
sectors as well as students. All serve three-year terms.
�I thank all the individuals for accepting appointments to the Board of
Regents. Being a member of the board can be challenging, but each member
will make a vital contribution to the university�s future success, and
therefore to the success of our province. On behalf of the Provincial
Government, I applaud these dedicated Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
for agreeing to volunteer their time and talents,� said the minister.
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Media contact:
Jacquelyn Howard
Director of Communications
Department of Education
709-729-0048, 689-2624
jacquelynhoward@gov.nl.ca
BIOGRAPHIES
Retired Provincial Court Judge James Igloliorte
Mr. Igloliorte was born and raised in Hopedale. He holds a bachelor of
science and bachelor of education from Memorial University and studied
law at Dalhousie University. Mr. Igloliorte retired from Provincial
Court in 2004 and is currently employed with the Labrador Inuit
Development Corporation. He is the recipient of the 1999 National
Aboriginal Achievement Award in Law and Justice, and is president of the
St. John�s Native Centre.
Judy White
Ms. White studied law at Dalhousie and has extensive experience with
Aboriginal issues. She has been actively involved in research and policy
development for First Nations, and has served on numerous boards and
worked with a variety of agencies in support of First Nations.
Jeanette Lundrigan
Ms. Lundrigan hails from Burin and has worked from Happy Valley-Goose
Bay to Grand Bank. She graduated from Memorial with a bachelor of social
work, has worked in the field for more than 25 years, and is now a
consultant with the Community Support Program with Eastern Health. Ms.
Lundrigan has served on several boards, and is currently chair of the
Fund Disbursement Committee for the Canadian Tire Jump Start Chapter.
Martin Gould
Mr. Gould is a retired teacher, principal and assistant superintendent,
and was owner of a successful business in Plum Point for nearly 20
years. He holds a bachelor of arts and education from Memorial
University and a masters of educational administration from the
University of New Brunswick. Mr. Gould has served on several community
development boards.
Jim Keating
Jim Keating is an engineering graduate from Memorial University and was
appointed vice-president of business development at Newfoundland Hydro
two years ago. Mr. Keating is actively involved in the community,
serving on several industry and non-industry associations and
communities and is a member of the Bull Arm Site Corporation.
Brian Dalton
While studying Earth Sciences at MUN, Mr. Dalton co-founded a successful
mineral prospecting and exploration services company, allowing him to
work throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. He is also co-founder of
Altius, a natural resources company that has thus far attracted more
than $100 million in direct and indirect investment in the province. Mr.
Dalton is an active member of several volunteer and industry
organizations.
Tony Roche
Mr. Roche has a bachelor of commerce from Memorial University and an MBA
from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Following a successful career
in investment banking in New York, Mr. Roche returned to his home
province for a new career with CIBC. He has donated time to Junior
Achievement and volunteer coaching in recent years, and is a member of
the Rotary Club.
Rosellen Sullivan
Ms. Sullivan graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1998 and practiced
law with the Department of Justice from 1999 � 2003. She is currently in
private practice with Simmonds Kennedy Law Firm.
Gaylene Buckle
Ms. Buckle is currently the general manager with Theatre Newfoundland
and Labrador, but has experience as a business owner and as a reporter
with several newspapers in the province. She has volunteered her time
with many diverse organizations, including the Association of Cultural
Industries, Western Tourism Steering Committee, Canadian Parents for
French and the 1999 Canada Winter Games.
Vinod Patel
Dr. Patel has called St. John�s home since 1973. Currently he is a
general practitioner and clinical chief of long-term care with Eastern
Health. Prior to that, he was clinical chief of the emergency/trauma
program with the Health Care Corporation of St. John�s. He has also been
involved with training of paramedics, medical students and physicians.
He is a council member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and
holds his M.D. from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
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