2026 Annual Leadership Meetings
November 6 and 7, 2026
Hosts
Dale Keefe
Chair
Jennifer Tomes
Host
Dean of Science and Graduate Studies
Mount Allison University
Lois Whitehead
Executive Director
Science Atlantic
Jillian Wylie
Student Representative
Mount Allison University
About
Held each November, the Annual Members Meeting brings together the leaders of Science Atlantic to review the organization’s strategic direction, plan for the coming year, share updates, hear from guest speakers, and connect with each other. Participation is open to Institutional Representatives (Deans or equivalent), Division and Action Committee Chairs, and Board members; as well, some sessions will be open for local attendees and live streamed for all who are interested.
Resources
Leadership Meeting Package
coming in late October
2025-2026 Financial Statements
coming in November
Meeting Schedule
Most of our meetings will take place in the Windsor Grand Room, which is on the main floor of Windsor Hall, except for the Saturday Division Chair’s Breakfast.
All meetings are in person, unless otherwise noted.
For directions to the meeting rooms and lunch location, see the Interactive Campus Map.
Friday, November 6
1:30-3:30 pm: Institutional Reps (IR) Meeting
Deans/Institutional representatives (or proxies) only
3:30-4:00 pm: Registration
4:00-5:00 pm: Annual Members Meeting (hybrid)
Email jessica@scienceatlantic.ca if you would like an invitation
5:30-7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00-8:30 pm: Division Chairs Meeting
Division Chairs/Division Representatives only
Saturday, November 7
All meetings are open for Deans/Institutional representatives (or proxies), Division Chairs/Divison Representatives, and Board Members unless otherwise specified
8:00-9:15 am: Division Chairs Breakfast
Division Chair/Division Representative only
Location: Jennings Meeting Room
9:30-12:00 pm: Joint IR/DC Meeting
12:00-1:15 pm: Lunch
1:15-2:45 pm: Workshop with Dr. Nona Robinson
2:45-3:00 pm: Wrap up
3:00-3:30 pm: Board Meeting
Board Members only
Meeting Location
The Science Atlantic meetings November 6 and 7 will be held at Mount Allison University, in Sackville, New Brunswick.
The Comfort Inn Amherst is holding a block of rooms for Science Atlantic Annual Leadership Meeting participants. Room rates range from CAD $183–$195 per night, before taxes, depending on the room type.
The group rate is available for stays from Wednesday, November 4 to Saturday, November 7, 2026 (3 nights).
To reserve a room, guests can book online or call the hotel directly at 902-667-0404 and mention the group name “MTA – SCIENCE ATLANTIC” to ensure the reservation is made under the conference room block.
Please note: The booking link initially defaults to the 3-night stay. If you would like to stay for fewer nights, select “Edit” and adjust your check-in and check-out dates to your preferred stay within the group block.
Rooms must be booked by October 15, 2026. After this date, availability at the group rate cannot be guaranteed.
On-Campus Microsuites (Mount Allison University)
Mount Allison University offers on-campus microsuites for Science Atlantic Annual Leadership Meeting participants at a rate of $150 per night (plus HST).
Guests can book stays for 1, 2, or 3 nights within the conference block (Wednesday, November 4 to Saturday, November 7, 2026).
To reserve a microsuite, please contact Jamie Hunter, or Mount Allison Conference Services at conference@mta.ca.
Important Payment and Check-In Details:
Payment must be completed during Facilities Management business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM) prior to gaining access to your microsuite. Phone payments are accepted for conference guests.
If you arrive after 4:30 PM, you will still be able to access your room as long as payment has been completed in advance. Security will meet you at the microsuite entrance to provide your key.
For detailed parking information, please refer to the St. Francis Xavier University Parking Map.
Parking
Mount Allison parking lots all have signage with a scannable QR code to pay for parking. You can select the $10 daily rate or pay $2 per hour. If you are staying on campus in the micro-suites, parking is included. Beyond Mount Allison parking lots, the Town of Sackville has street parking, usually with a 2-hour limit.
For parking locations, see the Interactive Campus Map.
Event Speakers and Announcements
Nona Robinson: Conflicts and Issues Management
This session will focus on conflict resolution, managing difficult behaviour, helping faculty make effective referrals, and building strong partnerships with student support services.
2026 Call for Board Nominations
The Science Atlantic Board is seeking nominations for five positions that will become vacant in November 2026. Deadline for nominations: October 16, 2026.