About RRUFA

Royal Roads University is a public university located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on what’s sometimes called the southern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of six designated research universities in BC. Our values are reflected in RRU’s Learning, Teaching and Research Model.

The Royal Roads University Faculty Association represents the interests of the members of the faculty and librarians at our university. RRUFA was incorporated in 2006.

RRUFA Bylaws amended 21 May 2025

RRUFA Statement on Anti-Racism

RRUFA Board, 2025–26

Officers

  • President: Jen Walinga
  • Past President: Wendy Rowe
  • Vice President: Catherine Etmanski
  • Secretary: Geo Takach
  • Treasurer: Nidal Mousa
  • Members at Large
    • Hassan Wafai
    • Hilary Leighton
    • Mary Bernard
    • Robin Mueller

Appointed Positions

  • Health and Safety Director: Ann-Kathrin McLean
  • Social Committee: Hilary Leighton and Geoff Bird
  • Equity Director: Alfiya Battalova
  • Defence Fund Director: David Black
  • Union Stewards:
    • Rebecca Wilson-Mah
    • Willow-Samara Allen
    • Heather Hachigian
  • Lead Negotiator: Moira Macdonald, and Team:
    • Heather Hachigian
    • Cassandra Larose
    • Julie MacArthur
    • Jen Walinga

Elected and Committee Positions

  • Faculty-elected representative to the Board of Governors: Eva Malisius (staff Gwen Campden, student Bree Claude)
  • Salary Anomaly Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee: Chair Eva Malisius, Jennifer Walinga, Wendy Rowe, Jaigris Hodson, (staff Alejandro Campos-Garcia, Aneesa Sousa, Gina Williams, Deb Zornes)
  • Academic Council: Catherine Etmanski, David Black, Moira MacDonald, Hassan Wafai, Mickie Noble, Mary Bernard, Robin Mueller (Curr Committee Chair), Heather Hachigian, Wanda Krause, Geoff Archer, matt heinz, Bill Holmes, Eva Malisius
  • Faculty rep RRU’s Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence and Misconduct Advisory Committee: Jasmine Dionne
  • AHARC (Ad Hoc Acad Reorg Committee) as part of AC: Co Chairs Eva Malisius and Rob Mittleman, Catherine Etmanski, David Black, Bill Holmes, Shauneen Pete, Katrina Wasserman, Jackie Raby, Tamara Leary
  • JCOAA (Joint Committee on the Administration of the Agreement) 2 admin and 2 Faculty Assn: Jen Walinga, Moira McDonald, Steward/Equity Off (when needed), Rebecca Lumley (HR Director), Gina Williams (HR), Rob Mittleman (Dean), Roberta Mason (AVP), Aneesa Sousa (HR)

Upcoming Meetings

  • The RRUFA Board meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2-330.
  • RRUFA Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday bimonthly: March 18, May 20, July 15, Sept 16, Nov 18 2026, noon–1:30 pm (lunch provided!)