It’s time for a change in how the BoG
responds to faculty members. It is time for new faculty voices. Charles has
served four terms as Member-at-Large on the Faculty Association of UBC (FAUBC),
2001-2007, 2012-2014. As a resident of the university area Charles has
served two terms as elected Director of the University Neighbourhoods
Association (UNA), 2012-2016. He has been a faculty member at UBC since
1996. While at UBC Charles’ research has focused on First Nations natural
resource management, decolonization, and social justice and fairness in human
relations.
The University needs a Board that is
accountable, transparent, values shared governance, and is responsive to
faculty, staff, and students. This past year, we heard loud and clear why the
Board needs a renewed commitment to accountability and shared governance.
Charles is recognized as a strong advocate
for shared governance, transparency, and democratic process. As a past
representative of faculty in the UBCFA and University residents in the UNA
Charles consistently advocated for the expansion of democratic principles and
effective community engagement. As an elected governor Charles will value community
input and uphold best practices of accountability and governance.
Charles has a PhD in anthropology from the
City University of New York and has published in anthropological, political
economic, and Indigenous Studies journals. His most recent book is People of
the Saltwater, a story of his home community Gitxaała, north coast BC.
Further details about Charles can be found
on his faculty web page http://www.charlesmenzies.ca and
his blog. http://charlesmenzies.blogspot.ca/
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