The ADRP is an organization of former Dalhousie faculty and staff. We are the only organization solely devoted to the interests of Dalhousie retirees.
Benefits of Membership
Advocacy
We actively lobby within Dalhousie University to promote and protect the interests of retirees and pensioners. The ADRP has observer status on the Pension Advisory Committee, which provides its members a voice in all proposals about Pension Plan revisions, the ability to lobby employee and employer representatives, and access to up-to-date information on the Plan's status. The ADRP has a major influence through its majority of seats on the Retirees' Benefits Advisory Committee to choose the benefits and set the rates for the age 65-and-over plan. We are watch dogs on the Employee Benefits Committee that manages the Extended Health Benefits plan for under-65 retirees. We monitor changes to policies and operations and intervene as required to keep the needs of retirees on the University radar, particularly regarding email and other digital resources.
Socializing
Membership builds community with others who have experienced university work-life. Meet up with your colleagues at one of our many sponsored events: theatre, coffee, concerts, dining, hikes, birdwatching, cooking classes, star gazing and more! After all, research is clear that social connections are important to our health and well-being.
Assistance
We help members navigate the Dalhousie Extended Health Benefits and Travel Insurance plans for retirees. Additionally, we offer practical support to members experiencing challenges with accessing University resources, particularly educational opportunities and email and other digital services.
Learning
As the founding organization of the Seniors' College Association of Nova Scotia (SCANS), the ADRP strongly supports its mandate and provides financial support to SCANS annually. We support life-long learning to keep our minds sharp!
Stay in touch
We publish a newsletter 3-4 times/year to keep our members informed about Board activities and stay engaged with fellow members. Read reports from our committees, updates from the ADRP President, and stories of what our members have been up to. Learn about their hobbies, travels, interests, and creative activities. We invite you to share your adventures.
Networking
We are members of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada/Associations de Retraités des Universités et Collèges du Canada (CURAC/ARUCC), an umbrella organization of associations that represent over 15,000 college and university retirees from across Canada, of which ADRP was a founding member and Halifax home to its inaugural meeting. CURAC promotes sharing of information and activities, including through the annual CURAC conference. ADRP members are eligible to apply for benefits available through CURAC's affinity partners, benefits that may not otherwise be available to Dalhousie retirees. We work closely with other related groups such as SCANS and the Dalhousie Faculty Association.
Convinced? For $20/year ADRP has got your back. Click here for payment methods and membership form.
Click here to meet your Board of Directors