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
  • Vice President: Catherine Etmanski
  • Secretary: Geo Takach
  • Treasurer: Nidal Mousa
  • Members at Large
    • Hassan Wafai
    • Mary Bernard
    • Tracy Smith-Carrier
    • Hilary Leighton*
    • Kathleen Manion
    • Shelley Jones*
    • Jaigris Hodson*

*pending bylaw amendments

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:
    • Jen Walinga – acting lead steward
    • Willow-Samara Allen
    • Heather Hachigian
  • Lead Negotiator: Cassandra Larose and Team:
    • Julie MacArthur
    • Jen Walinga
    • Willow-Samara Allen and Heather Hachigian (observers)
  • JCOAA (Joint Committee on the Administration of the Agreement): 2+ admin and 2+ Faculty Assn: Jen Walinga, Steward (when needed), Rob Mittleman (Dean), Aneesa Sousa (HR)
    • Associated Project Teams, Committees, and Working Groups:
      • Salary Anomaly Review Committee: Chair Tracy Smith-Carrier, Erynne Gilpin, Chawwinis (staff Alejandro Campos-Garcia, Deb Zornes)
      • WLU Menu Update Committee: Catherine Etmanski, Jaigris Hodson, Jen Walinga, Jasmine Dionne (staff Moira MacDonald)

Elected and Working Group, Project Team, or Committee Positions

  • Faculty-elected representative to the Board of Governors (3 year term): Eva Malisius – year 2 (staff Gwen Campden, student Bree Claude)
  • Academic Council: David Black, Hassan Wafai, Mickie Noble, Mary Bernard, 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, Katrina Wasserman, Jackie Raby, Tamara Leary

Upcoming Meetings

  • The RRUFA Board meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2-330.
  • RRUFA Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday bimonthly: July 15, Sept 16, Nov 18 2026, noon–1:30 pm (lunch provided!)
  • Watch this space for regular Pub Nights, Fetes, and other such gatherings! Next: BBQ by the Sea June 25th 3-7pm Boathouse