Administrative Duties

4.2 SERVICE: UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

*Current administrative duties are bolded and asterisked*

Below is a select list of her service-related work after she was offered a position as Associate Professor (tenured) in July 2001:

University:

*Senate Review Board Academic (SRBA), Member (elected), elected five times: 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-present

Academic Review Committee, Member (elected), elected for one year: 2009-2010

Nominating Committee, Faculty of Social Science, Member (elected), elected for one year: 2001-2002

Faculty:

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Mathematics Department, Member (elected), July 2018-June 30, 2021 for 3 years. Over two years, this committee examined the files of a small number of professors including the department chair.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Philosophy Department, Member (elected), July 2012-June 30, 2015 for 3 years. Over three years, this committee examined the files of a large number of professors – approximately 15 tenure-track and associate professors – due in part to new funding that had been granted to the new School of Philosophy and a subsequent large influx of newer faculty, and for various reasons it reconvened in the summer months as well.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Political Science Department, Member (elected), 1 time for 3 years: 2011-2014. This committee considered 6 faculty for tenure and promotion, and for various reasons, it reconvened for a 4th year.

Chair Selection Committee, Department of Political Science, Member (elected), 2009-10

Chair Selection Committee, Psychology Department (elected), 1999

Department:

*Members of department committees are elected on an annual basis for one-, two- or three-year terms from among a group of approximately 25 tenure-track, tenured, and limited term faculty.

Appointments Committee (elected), member-elect 5 times for 1 year: 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2013-14. Due to an influx of hiring money and retirements, over five years, approximately 25 candidates were considered for tenure-track positions and approximately 40 candidates were considered for limited term and sessional positions that continued or discontinued.

Graduate Committee, member-elect 2 times for 2 years: 2015-16, 2016-17.

In addition to the normal influx of files for consideration at the Doctoral and Master’s level (approximately 100 files each year), this committee substantially revised the Graduate program over two years in light of various levels of consideration including departmental reviewer reports, graduate student input and new or reduced funding.

International Relations Committee, member-elect 1 time for 1 year: 2017-18. A new committee set up in 2017 in light of the Department of Political Science’s new responsibility for administrative support of the joint IR program in History and Political Science; closed down in 2020 as IR program wound down.

Local Government Program Committee, member-elect 1 time for 1 year: 2019-2020 In addition to the normal influx of files for consideration at the doctoral and Master’s level (approximately 100 files each year), this committee attempted to set up a specialized centre when I served as the Local Government Program Liaison to the Department of Politics, member-elect 1 time for 1 year: 2014-15

Priorities and Planning Committee, member-elect 5 times for 1 year: 1997-98, 1999-2000, 2004-05, 2009-10, 2018-19 This committee considers longer-term trends and changing priorities at the national, provincial and local levels.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, member-elect 1 time for 3 years: 2011-2014. This committee considered an array of faculty for tenure and promotion to associate and full status.

Undergraduate Committee, member-elect 6 times for 1 year: 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08. Members assist the Undergraduate Chair with administration, oversight and overview, as well as consideration of new course proposals from neighbouring University Colleges.

Workload Committee, member-elect 1 time for 1 year: 2012-2013

2003-present Evaluation of Research Proposals, Research Grants, and Manuscripts

2014-present College of Peer Reviewers, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)

invited to be a peer reviewer in the College in June 2014 and assessed approximately 60 grant proposals between 2014 and 2022 or about 10 a year
served as one of two assessors of 24 proposals related to classified research on biological and defence-related pathogens that are tested and developed in Canadian laboratories.
total monies distributed: confidential information & approximately $1 million/year.

2012-2013 SSHRC Insight Development Grant Reviewer

reviewed 50-page grants (246 different grants) by established and emerging scholars as member of one of two SSHRC-appointed multidisciplinary committees
committee covered fields from the social sciences, including anthropology; archaeology; criminology; economics; linguistics; geography; political science; sociology; and
applications and discussions were in English/French
also served as Reader M for another multidisciplinary committee
total monies distributed: approx. $4 million (2012) and $5 million (2013)

2003-present Book and Journal Reviewer

refereed books for McGill-Queen’s University Press (3)
refereed books for McMillan (1)
refereed papers for Canadian Foreign Policy (3), Diplomacy and Statecraft (1), International Journal (4), Journal of Defense Technology (1) and Journal of Cold War Studies (1) and wrote book reviews: International Journal (2).

2003-2010 SSHRCC Independent Grant Reviewer

reviewed individual applications for independent 3-year Research Grants (6)

2009 Textbook reviewer

reviewed 2 textbooks for Pearson and Nelson published

2012-present Evaluator of Faculty at Western and Other Universities

2018-20 Member (nominated), Promotion and Tenure Committee, Mathematics Department, Western University

evaluated applications for full and associate professors in mathematics

2017 Canada Research Chair 150 Reviewer, evaluator of applicants for CRC 150 competition

reviewed the finalists for an application for a Canada 150 Research Chair, announced in Budget 2017, to enhance Canada’s reputation as a global centre for science, research and innovation excellence.

2012-15 Member (nominated), Promotion and Tenure Committee, Philosophy Department, Western University.

Due in part to the newly-established Rotman School of Philosophy, we evaluated many faculty for promotion and tenur

2012-15 Member (elected), Promotion and Tenure Committee, Political Science Department.

Due to an unusually large number of tenure-stream candidates, we considered many faculty for promotion and tenure over three years.

2012 External reviewer (invited), University of Waterloo

evaluated a tenure-track faculty member in the University of Waterloo’s Political Science department for promotion to associate professor with tenu

SERVICE: INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL & COMMUNITY DUTIES

*Current administrative duties are bolded and asterisked*

Working with colleagues over many years such as Senator Douglas Roche in Edmonton, David Krieger in Monterey, and Alyn Ware in New Zealand, Simpson became a leading Canadian voice on many themes. Other institutions in close proximity, such as the Rideau Institute in Ottawa, the Nuclear Abolition Forum based in Prague, and Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Disarmament (PNND), that have related interests in the management of international security and the evolution of key institutions such as the UN and NATO served as interlocutors and partners in building Canadian-specific capacity on these themes. Below is a select list of Simpson’s role and involvement in such institutions:

International Positions Held in Professional Associations as Associate Professor: 17

*2021-present Member of the *Board of Directors* (elected), Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (CNANW)

*2021-present Member of the *Board of Directors* (elected), Pugwash Canada (Oct. 2019-Oct. 2021) and Member of the *CPG Investment Committee*. The Canadian Pugwash Group is the national affiliate of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and one of the wealthiest charitable NGO foundations in Canada.

*2010-present *Consultant* (invited) Nuclear Abolition Forum, International Network

2017-2019 Nobel prize nominator and the chief representative and drafter (1-person, appointed) for 18 international and national organizations and high-level representatives that together put forward twice over two different years, the nomination of Canadian Senator Douglas Roche for the Nobel Peace Prize. The task entailed obtaining many international signatories, organizing letters, drafting overviews, confirming details of lengthy curriculum vitae and submitting nominations for the Nobel Peace prize to Norway.

2014-2016 Fundraiser and Member of the Outreach Committee (invited) Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) with President Aviva Kushner, Middle Powers Initiative (MPI); Global Security Institute (GSI) President Jonathan Granoff and UN Representative for the Secretariat of the World Summits of Nobel Peace Laureates; and PNND Global Coordinator Alyn Ware

2007-2011 Vice-Chair (elected 2007-09, re-elected 2009-11) Canadian Pugwash Group, affiliate of the International Pugwash Conferences on Science and Global Affairs

2009-2010 Steering Committee Member (4-person, appointed)

Organizer of international conference, “Practical Steps to Nuclear Disarmament” co- sponsored by 18 organizations including the Canadian Coalition Against Nuclear Weapons, DND, Pugwash, Project Ploughshares Funds raised: $26,000

2008 Steering Committee Member (6-person, appointed)

Organizer of an international conference, “Nuclear Proliferation and Afghanistan” co- sponsored by the Canadian Coalition Against Nuclear Weapons (CCANW), GSI, MPI,

etc. Funds raised: $25,000

2007 Steering Committee Member (7-person, appointed)

Organizer of large international conference, “2007 International Pugwash Conference” in Halifax and at Thinker’s Lodge in Pugwash, N.S., sponsored by Pugwash Canada and International Pugwash, MPI, etc. Funds raised: $100,000

2005-2007 Treasurer (re-elected for 2 years)

Canadian Pugwash Group is a wealthy charitable foundation and an affiliate of the International, Pugwash Conferences

2005 Steering Committee (7-person, appointed)

Organizer of an international roundtable, “Bridging the Divide: Addressing Key Challenges to the NPT” Ottawa, February 21-23, 2005. Funds raised: $25,000

2004 Steering Committee (7-person, appointed)

Program advisor and organizer of an international roundtable on “The NPT and Nuclear Weapons” Ottawa, February 26-27, 2004. Funds raised: $25,000

2003 Steering Committee (5-person, appointed)

Organizer of large-scale, “International Pugwash 2003 Conference” in Halifax and Pugwash, N.S., July 15-22, 2003. Funds raised: $250,000

2003-2005 Treasurer (elected for 2 years)

Manager and administrator of all funds of the charitable foundation, the Canadian Pugwash Group (CPG), affiliate of the International Pugwash Conferences

International Positions held in Professional Associations as Assistant Professor: 2

2001-2002 Robert J. Lifton Fellow/Alton Jones Fellow,

Center on Violence and Human Survival, City University of New York, New York City

1997 Representative for Canada, Visit to South Korea including demilitarized zone, Seoul, Pusan for the “Fourth International Next Generation Leader’s Forum” Institute for Global Economics and Korea Foundation”, South Korea

National Executive Positions Held in Professional Associations: 5

National Executive Positions as Associate Professor: 3

2015-2021 *President* (elected June 2019-21), Vice-President (elected 2015-2017, 2017-2019) and Acting President (November-December 2015) of the Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA), a regular association of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS)

2006-present *Senior Advisor* (appointed)

Rideau Institute, Ottawa, Canada

2007-2011 Invited Lecturer and Plenary Participant (invited), Command and Staff course, Canadian Forces College, Toronto. Delivered lectures including keynotes for officers in Canadian Forces and visiting officers from the United States, Pakistan, Germany, France, etc.

National Executive Positions as Assistant Professor: 2

1998-2003 Chair and Branch Representative (elected), Canadian Institute for International Affairs (CIIA)

1995-1997 Adjunct Professor-Tier 1,

Lester B. Pearson Canadian International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Cornwallis, Nova Scotia

Principal Organizer of International Conferences and International Roundtables (2003-present): 8

Jan-May 2019 Chair and Principal Panel Organizer, Pugwash Canada (CPG) and the International\ Pugwash Conferences (International Pugwash)

organized three panels at the UN during the NPT Preparatory Review Conference that featured academics, ambassadors and diplomats including the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense and NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General
wrote and published all the advertising materials for 4 panels at the United Nations
invited chair and speaker on 3 of the 4 expert panel

May 2015 Chair and Principal Panel Organizer, Pugwash Canada (CPG) and the International\ Pugwash Conferences (International Pugwash)

organized three panels at the UN during the NPT Review Conference that featured ambassadors, diplomats, high-level representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and MP
met with diplomats through Canada’s delegation to the Conference on Disarmament
invited speaker on 4 expert panel

May 2014 Chair and Panel Principal Organizer, CPG and International Pugwash

organized three panels at the UN during the NPT Preparatory Committee Conference in NYC that featured ambassadors, diplomats, high-level representatives of NGOs and MPS
met with diplomats including former Canadian Governor-General and spoke on 3 expert panels
served as the chair of the NPT for large simulation organized by two German universities

2007-11 Steering Committee Member, CPG and the International Pugwash

as Treasurer (2003-07) and Vice-Chair (2007-11) of CPG, organized many different programs and raised funds for large-scale conferences, panels and roundtables
our volunteer teambuilding work helped raise more than $350,000 over 10 year

2005 Rapporteur and member, the MPI (MPI) Report Committee, the Atlanta Consultation II on the Future of the NPT, Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Our report on the Atlanta Consultation was sent on behalf of former President Jimmy Carter, GSI, MPI, et, to every foreign ministry, as well as hundreds of NGOs for the NPT Review Conference

2004 Steering Committee member and Program Advisor

organized 25 international scholars and scientists to gather in Ottawa to discuss preparations for the United Nations’ April 2004 NPT Preparatory Committee meeting and the 2005 NPT Review Conference, Ottawa, February 26-27, 2004

2003 Steering Committee member (7 people, appointed)

organized 176 participants originating in 39 countries in a large-scale international conference, “Advancing Human Security: The Role of Technology and Politic”
many eminent speakers addressed the conference including the Undersecretary-General of the UN, Nobel Laureate Sir Joseph Rotblat, Baroness Miller, various ambassadors,
helped organize dozens of workshops and plenary sessions over 5 days in Halifax and Thinker’s Lodge, N.S., July 14-22, 2003

Organizer of National Conferences and National Roundtables (2003-present): 7

June 2019-present *President, Chair and Chief Conference Organizer* Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences (Congress)

Responsible for organizing a virtual three-day conference at the University of Alberta during the Congress that featured approximately 75 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students
Responsible for organizing a three-day conference at Western University during the Congress that featured approximately 75 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students; conference was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
frequently emailed and met with peace researchers across Canada and the elected CPRA Board; delivered the annual reports; organized actions on advertising campaign; managed outreach efforts; continue to manage CPRA website and Facebook pages.
invited many speakers onto different expert panels including academics, activists, doctors and graduate students; chaired annual general meetings; presided over Board’s deliberations.

Jan-June 2019 Vice-President, Chair and Chief Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of British Columbia

organized three-day conference at UBC during the Congress that featured approximately 40 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students.
frequently emailed and met with CPRA Board; delivered annual report; organized actions on advertising campaign; managed outreach efforts; managed website and Facebook pages.
invited many speakers on different expert panels including academics, activists, doctors and graduate students; chaired annual general meeting and presided over Board’s deliberations.

May-June 2018 Vice-President, Chair and Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Regina,

organized three-day conference at University of Regina during the Congress that featured approximately 75 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students.
frequently emailed and met with CPRA Board; delivered annual report; organized actions on advertising campaign, outreach efforts and websites.
invited many speakers on different expert panels including academics, MLAs and doctors.

May-June 2017 Vice-President, Chair and Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, Ryerson University

organized three-day conference at Ryerson University during the Congress that featured approximately 60 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students.
Set up email lists, websites and met with CPRA Board; delivered reports and actions on advertising campaign, outreach efforts and future plans.
invited speakers to appear on expert panels and chaired 1 afternoon’s session.

May-June 2016 Chair and Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Calgary

organized three-day conference at University of Calgary during the Congress that featured approximately 80 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students
served as Acting President for 2 months on CPRA Board and delivered reports and actions on advertising campaign, membership list, outreach efforts and future plans.
invited speaker on 1 expert panel and chaired 1 morning session.

Co-director and co-founder, “The Canadian Forum for Global Security

raised funds and organized a number of Toronto- and London-based fora over 4 months

2005-2007 Chair and Organizer, Vancouver Peace Forum and Ottawa Roundtable

organized and chaired two panels on “Nuclear Weapons: Diplomatic Initiatives” and “Canadian Defence Policy and Global Security” in Vancouver, Week of June 27, 2006;
served as chair and steering committee member of new roundtable on “Bridging the Divide: Addressing Key Challenges to the NPT” Ottawa, February 21-23, 2005.

Community Administrative Duties: 9

2003-present Chair and presiding professor for guest speakers at Western University: 10

invited many distinguished guest speakers to speak at Western in widely-publicized fora including: 1. Huron University College’s Dean of the Faculty of Theology D Bill Danaher; 2. Senior advisor to the Conservative federal and provincial governments Shakir Chambers 3. Canadian Forces College Professor Walter Dorn; 4. International activist Mark Konrad; 5. Canadian author Dr. Howard Peter Langille; 6. NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General Operations Dr. John Manza; 7. Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Chief Advisor Michael Pearson; 8. Canada’s former Ambassador for Disarmament Senator Douglas Roche: 9. Canada’s Rideau Institute’s President and Founder Steve Staples; 10. NATO’s Acting Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Ted Whiteside

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