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Call for Faculty: Join the 2026 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Web Advisory Committee to help shape our digital spaces

ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s Web Advisory Committee is seeking a Faculty representative to help guide decisions that shape the health, accessibility, and long‑term evolution of our web ecosystem.

The Web Advisory Committee plays an important role in ensuring ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s digital spaces meet the needs of our diverse community. Work done by the committee promotes and supports consistency, accessibility, and strong user experience practices across ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï's digital ecosystem.

Who the committee represents

Members represent key audience groups within ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s web ecosystem, such as faculty, students, and administrative staff, ensuring that perspectives across our community are reflected in digital decision‑making. Their input helps strengthen our ability to create inclusive, user‑centred digital experiences.

Now recruiting a Faculty representative

For 2026, we are looking for a Faculty memberÌýto join the committee. Here are some of the ways you might contribute to our discussions.

  • Contribute your experience as someone who works with or relies on ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s web platforms.
  • Help ensure ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s websites remain accessible and inclusive for all users.
  • Provide insight into user needs and digital best practices.
  • Support discussions on emerging web technologies and trends that shape our digital landscape.

Who should apply

We welcome applicants who:

  • Have an interest in user experience, accessibility, and digital best practices.
  • Are passionate about improving ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s web presence and digital experience.
  • Have experience using, or ideally building, websites within ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s ecosystem (using platforms such as ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï's WMS).

Length of appointment

Committee members serve a two‑year term following ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s academic cycle.

2026 Web Advisory Committee members

  • Chair: Joyce Peralta, Manager, Digital Communications, Communications and Institutional Relations
  • Accessibility representative: Catherine Roy, Accessibility Advisor, VP Academic, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic)
  • Central Services representative: Merika Ramundo, Communications Manager, Libraries
  • Communications and Institutional Relations representative: Simon Labonne. Digital Content Specialist, Communications and Institutional Relations
  • Faculty representative (Faculty member): To be recruited
  • Faculty representative (Staff member): Christine Pallon, Associate Director Communications, Faculty of Science
  • IT Services representative: Matt Corks, Portfolio Manager Web Services, IT Services
  • IT Services representative (Trainer): Gustavo Sachs, IT Technical Training Developer, IT Services
  • Research representative: Amanda Testani, Digital Communications & Marketing Associate, Office of the Vice President, Research + Innovation
  • Student representative (Undergraduate): Ella Eichler
  • Student representative (Graduate): Richmond Yeboah
  • Student Services representative: Theresa Knowles, Associate Director Communications, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning)

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