UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY
UFV celebrates faculty achievements as three attain Professor, 26 achieve Associate Professor status

Congratulations to 29 UFV faculty members for completing UFV's Tenure and Promotion process in 2023-24. This professional milestone acknowledges significant achievement in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.  

During the 2023-24 cycle, the following faculty members have applied for, and have been granted, promotion to Professor: 

• Dr. Lenore Newman (Planning, Geography, and Environmental Studies) 

• Dr. Kirsten Robertson (Business) 

• Dr. Bosu Seo (Economics) 

Additionally, the following faculty members have been promoted to Associate Professor: 

• Dr. Opeyemi Adesina (Computing) 

• Dr. Michael Batu (Economics) 

• Dr. Candace Couse (Visual Arts) 

• Jennifer Deon (Graphic and Digital Design) 

• Sharon Fleming (Nursing) 

• Mark Friesen (Upgrading and University Preparation) 

• Dr. Shawn Geniole (Psychology) 

• Dr. Geetanjali Gill (Global Development Studies) 

• Dr. Anna Griffith (Theatre) 

• Sian Hurley (Culinary Arts) 

• Dr. Karun Karki (Social Work and Human Services) 

• Dr. Ruwan Karunanayaka (Mathematics and Statistics) 

• Mohammad Khaligh-Razavi (Nursing) 

• Eric Lee (Graphic and Digital Design) 

• Dr. Shelley Liebembuk (Theatre) 

• Melanie Opmeer (Communication) 

• Dr. Carlos Ponce (Criminology and Criminal Justice) 

• Dr. Saeed Rahman (Business) 

• Dr. Ian Rocksborough-Smith (History) 

• Dr. Amir Shabani (Computing) 

• Mary Stewart (Modern Languages) 

• Dr. Brianna Strumm (Social Work and Human Services) 

• Dr. Cynthia Thomson (Kinesiology) 

• Donall Weitzel (Heavy Mechanical Foundation) 

• Dr. Amea Wilbur (Adult Education) 

• Dr. Kongwen (Frank) Zhang (Computing) 

The central goals of the Tenure and Promotion system at UFV are like those at other universities. The process enables faculty to achieve professional, academic, and personal goals while building a culture of quality and capacity. The Tenure and Promotion process encourages advancement by providing a transparent, fair, and formative process for growth and development throughout a career at UFV.