Memorial University has spent $9.6 million to entice 69 employees to retire, and vice-president Noreen Golfman says that presents both challenges and opportunities. But renewal is an important part of transformation for any self-respecting university," said Golfman, who is the provost and vice-president (academic) at MUN. Noreen Golfman is the provost and vice-president (academic) at Memorial University. Fifty senior members of the faculty, some with salaries topping $200,000, ended their careers with the university on Dec. 31. So it's an opportunity for people fresh with PhDs or who have been doing post-doctorate work to see an opportunity," she said.

Source: CBC News January 12, 2019 12:22 UTC