University of New Brunswick Faculty of Arts
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| University of New Brunswick Faculty of Arts | |
|---|---|
| Name | Faculty of Arts |
| Parent | University of New Brunswick |
| Established | 1960s |
| Type | Faculty |
| Dean | [Name] |
| Location | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Country | Canada |
University of New Brunswick Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts at the University of New Brunswick is a humanities and social sciences faculty located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs and interacts with institutions such as Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, National Research Council (Canada), Library and Archives Canada and provincial cultural organizations like New Brunswick Museums. The faculty participates in exchanges with universities such as Dalhousie University, University of Toronto, McGill University, Queen's University at Kingston, and international partners including University of Edinburgh and Trinity College Dublin.
History
The Faculty traces roots to the founding of University of New Brunswick which predates Confederation and evolved through affiliations with King's College (New Brunswick) and the influences of figures like Sir Howard Douglas. Over decades it expanded amid regional developments linked to Confederation and provincial policy debates involving the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Liberal Association, and the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. The faculty’s growth paralleled national trends reflected in reports by Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences and collaborations with organizations such as the Canada Council for the Arts and the Canadian Historical Association.
Academic Programs
Programs include majors, minors, and graduate degrees in areas affiliated with disciplines represented historically by institutions like Royal Society of Canada, American Historical Association, Modern Language Association, Canadian Psychological Association, and Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies. Specific pathways connect students to professional bodies including Law Society of New Brunswick, Canadian Institute of Planners, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, and accreditation frameworks influenced by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada. The faculty offers exchange and joint programs with partners such as Université de Moncton, St. Thomas University (New Brunswick), University of New Brunswick Saint John, and international agreements with Sorbonne University, University of Oxford, and University of British Columbia.
Departments and Centres
The Faculty comprises departments and centres that align with external organizations such as Canadian Historical Association, Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Political Science Association, and research networks like Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. Units include departments modeled after associations like Modern Language Association and centres comparable to Institute of Atlantic Studies, Canadian Studies Network, Canadian Ethnic Studies Association, and specialized groups interacting with archives such as Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Collaborative units engage with cultural institutions such as Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton Playhouse, and heritage sites like Kings Landing (New Brunswick).
Research and Scholarship
Faculty scholarship ranges across thematic areas connected to organizations like Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and international funders including European Research Council and Fulbright Program. Research projects address topics intersecting with entities such as Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island, Wabanaki Confederacy, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Canada), and studies referencing archives like Library and Archives Canada. Outputs have been recognized by awards from Royal Society of Canada, Governor General's Literary Awards, Canadian Historical Association book prizes, and collaborations with institutes such as Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Student Life and Services
Students access services comparable to those provided by Canadian Federation of Students, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, and campus facilities that partner with local organizations including City of Fredericton, Fredericton Public Library, and cultural venues like Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Extracurriculars include chapters of national groups such as Model United Nations, Canadian University Press-affiliated outlets, and clubs that engage with programs from Canadian Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity Canada. Student support links to provincial services like Service New Brunswick and national resources such as Employment and Social Development Canada for work-study and co-op placements.
Faculty and Administration
Administrative leadership interacts with provincial entities such as the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (New Brunswick), funding agencies like Canada Foundation for Innovation, and academic associations including Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Faculty members participate in networks including Canadian Association of University Teachers, International Sociological Association, Modern Language Association, and partner with research institutes such as Munk School of Global Affairs and Harvard Kennedy School through visiting appointments and collaborative grants.
Notable Alumni and Contributions
Alumni and affiliates have gone on to roles in public life and culture connected to institutions like Parliament of Canada, Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Supreme Court of Canada, and cultural organizations such as the Governor General's Awards juries and the Order of Canada. Graduates have held positions at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBC Television, CTV Television Network, Global Television Network, and international bodies like United Nations, World Bank, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Contributions include scholarship cited by the Supreme Court of Canada and policy work informing reports by Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, and provincial strategic plans administered by New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.