Governance

The ADP is governed by the Association of Dawson Professionals Constitution (2013) and is led by the Executive.

The Executive is composed of the Executive Leadership and Executive Council.

The Executive Leadership includes the Association’s President(s), Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The post of President is shared by two individuals, with each serving as « Co-President ».

The Executive Council consists of professionals who have been elected or appointed by the membership to represent the ADP on College boards and committees.

Leadership Council

Co-Presidents

The Co-Presidents jointly oversee the ADP’s internal operations and liaise with the College and other employee groups within the College.

Vice President

Lindsay Vargas, Pedagogical Counsellor, Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS)
Jointly with Patrick, maintains external communications, including acting as the ADP’s liaison with sister colleges and representing the ADP at FPPC and CSQ meetings. Vice-President since October 2019.
lvargas@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 3218

Treasurer

Marie-Claude Sheppard, Financial Management Officer, Finance
Marie-Claude is responsible for keeping track of the ADP’s revenues and expenses and oversees the ADP’s bank account. She prepares a summary of revenues and expenses on an annual basis. Treasurer since April 2020.
mcsheppard@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1392

Secretary

Alan Stewart, Assistant to the Academic Dean
Alan handles correspondence with the FPPC and informs the membership of various matters as they arise. He is also the returning officer for all elections and all electronic balloting. Secretary since 2013.
astewart@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1417

Executive Council

The membership has elected the following individuals to represent the APD on the boards and committees listed below.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is the College’s decision-making body. The Board exercises the rights and powers of the College in accordance with the General and Vocational Colleges Act, the Regulations adopted thereunder, and the Mission Statement of the College. The Board of Governors is composed of 19 members, including one professional. The professional is elected by the ADP members for a three-year term, which can be renewed once. The Board meets six times per year.

Luis Dieppa Perez, Pedagogical Counsellor, Academic Skills Centre
ldieppaperez@dawsoncollege.qc.ca@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1747

Senate

Senate is the College’s consultative body on academic matters. Its main role is to advise the Board of Governors on any matter concerning the programs of studies dispensed by the College and the evaluation of learning achievement, including the procedures for the certification of studies. Senate is composed of 35 members, three of whom are professionals who are elected by the ADP membership. There is no limit to the number of years a professional may serve on Senate. Senate meets at least 10 times per year.

Jane Valihora, Academic Advisor, Academic Systems
jvalihora@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1141

Monica Lopez, Pedagogical Counsellor, Office of Academic Development (OAD)
drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1411

Diana Rice, Pedagogical Counsellor, Office of Academic Development (OAD)
drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1411

Comité de relations de travail (CRT), Labour Relations Committee

The CRT is the formal parity committee which meets several times a year. It is the mechanism through which the College’s management and the ADP attempt to resolve issues related to the application or interpretation of the Collective Agreement or any other labour relations issues.

The role and the responsibilities of the CRT are outlined in the current Collective Agreement under Article 4-2.00. Representatives to this committee are elected by the ADP membership.

Claire Elliott, Librarian (SMTE), Library
celliott@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1736

Anna Marczewska, Pedagogical Counsellor, Academic Skills Centre
amarczewska@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1745

Diana Rice, Pedagogical Counsellor, Office of Academic Development (OAD)
drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1411

CRT Alternate

Julia Lijerón, Pedagogical Counsellor, Office of Academic Development (OAD)
jlijeron@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1477

Professional Development Committee

The PDC is composed of two representatives of the ADP and two representatives of the College. Their task is to review member applications to the College Professional Development fund, and to update the policy as needed. The ADP President serves as an ex officio member and alternate.

Irene Kakoulakis, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising
ikakoulakis@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1325

Vicky Ouimet, Librarian (SMTE), Library
vouimet@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1127

Budget Consultation Committee

The Budget Consultation Committee is chaired by the Director General and meets once or twice per year, usually in the winter semester. At these meetings, the Director General asks for feedback on draft budgets and the staffing plan for the upcoming academic year.

Marie-Claude Sheppard, Financial Management Officer, Finance
mcsheppard@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1392

Committee to Stem Violence, Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse of Power

This committee is responsible for promoting the Policy to Stem Violence, Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse of Power, providing education for the community, and making recommendations on changes to the policy, and to other related policies and practices.

Julie Gosselin, Student Life Counsellor (Nurse), Student Health Services
jgosselin@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1124

Health and Safety Committee

The role of the Health and Safety Committee is to promote the welfare of all members of the College community. As such, the Committee addresses all questions, concerns and complaints relating to health and safety that are directed to its attention.

Rashmini Segarajasinghe-Ernest, Pedagogical Counsellor, Academic Skills Centre
rsegarajasinghe@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1742

Standing Committee on Sexual Violence

The mandate of this standing committee is to regularly review the College’s Policy on Sexual Violence, and ensure that it is followed.

Christina Parsons, Communications Counsellor, Communications
cparsons@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1354

Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Violence

The role of this committee is to assist the College in developing awareness-raising, prevention, and training activities for members of the college community.

Rhonda Meier, Administration Officer, Warren G. Flowers
rmeier@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 3228

Code of Conduct Review Committee

The professional on this committee contributes to the development of a universal Code of Conduct Policy, which will apply to all members of the Dawson Community, including students, faculty, staff, managers, contract workers and visitors.

Stavroula Vitoratos, Librarian (SMTE), Library
svitoratos@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1623

Institutional Student Evaluation Policy (ISEP) Committee

This committee regularly reviews the ISEP, which outlines the roles and responsibilities of students, teachers and administrators with regard to student evaluation, and sets out the rules surrounding assessment, grades and academic standing.

Christine Bustamante, Adapted Services Counsellor, Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC) (On leave)
cbustamante@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
(514) 931-8731 ext. 1215