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St. Thomas University Media Release

Communications and Media Relations
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3
Tel (506) 452-0522, Fax (506) 460-0335


January 27, 2005

Tentative Agreement for Part-Time Faculty

Fredericton – Following on the attainment of a tentative agreement for full-time faculty last week, negotiators at St. Thomas University have now reached a tentative agreement for part-time faculty.

President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Daniel O’Brien and the Faculty Association of St. Thomas University President Dr. Jeannette Gaudet announced today that negotiations concluded on Tuesday night.

The Faculty Association will be presenting both the Full-Time and Part-Time Tentative Agreements to its members today, Thursday January 27th.

The Faculty Association and the St. Thomas University Board of Governors are not releasing details of the agreements pending the ratification votes. The votes are expected to occur in early February. Dr. O’Brien and Dr. Gaudet will recommend ratification to their respective board and association.

Media Contacts – Jeffrey Carleton, St. Thomas University at (506) 452-0522 or carleton@stu.ca and Dr. Jeannette Gaudet at (506) 452-0469 or gaudet@stu.ca