The King's Connection Magazine Volume 24 // Number 1 | Page 19

RENEWED IN SPIRIT
Stepping away from teaching to focus
on a specific project offers faculty the
chance to reflect on their academic
pursuits and their role with students.
For Sociology professor Dr. David
Long, whose sabbatical included guest
editing a special edition of the Native
Studies Review, the time away allowed
him to reflect on his research with
Aboriginal people, re-evaluate his views
on teaching, and return with a renewed
energy and purpose.
“During my sabbatical I rediscovered my
love for music and playing the saxophone.
I’m refreshed in body and spirit," says
Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Charles
Stolte, whose sabbatical included composing
a new choir and pipe organ piece that was
performed at King’s choirs’ spring concert
this past April.
Faculty at King’s are eligible to apply for
a one-year sabbatical every six years, or
a six-month sabbatical once every three
years. They may apply for a sabbatical by
presenting detailed proposals to King’s
Academic Affairs Committee and final
approval is given by The King’s Senate,
which is the primary academic governing
body for the institution. 

Left to right Daniel van Heyst, Dr. Peter Mahaffy, Dr. Brian Martin and
Dr. Elden Wiebe (Missing Dr. Charles Stolte, Dr. David Long)

Faculty Sabbaticals
2014-15

Dr. Keri McFarlane (Biology)

Dr. Randolph Haluza-Delay
(Sociology)

Dr. Jeffery Dudiak
(Philosophy)

Dr. Richard Vaudry (History)

Dr. Kris Ooms (Chemistry)

Dr. Melanie Turgeon (Music)

Dr. John Hull (Education)

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