WLUFA wishes to express its strong support of our colleague Associate University Librarian Dale Askey of McMaster University who has been sued by the Edwin Mellen Press. We view this suit as a direct threat to academic freedom and an attempt to intimidate and censor free speech. We stand by the joint statement of the […]
Month: February 2013
WLUFA Advocate
Guidelines for the Use of Copyrighted Material
Greetings, In April 2011, CAUT released a document entitled Guidelines for the Use of Copyrighted Material. Since that time the Parliament of Canada has amended the Copyright Act, adding important new rights for the education community. Additionally, in December 2012 the Supreme Court of Canada handed down a series of copyright decisions — decisions that […]
Government’s spending goals
Dear Colleagues: On February 19, 2013, new Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne presented her first Speech from the Throne, outlining the priorities of her government. As expected, the speech contained a heavy focus on deficit reduction, economic growth, and employment. The speech signaled that the government will continue to pursue austerity policies, but reflected a softer […]
“Better Learning for Better Jobs”
Dear Colleagues: Following from the email sent on February 19, 2013 regarding the Ontario Conservative Party’s white paper — “Better Learning for Better Jobs”, please find attached OCUFA’s analysis of the white paper, which was released on Tuesday. As noted in the OCUFA analysis, the paper articulates an instrumental vision of higher education in which […]
St. Francis Xavier have reached a tentative settlement
Greetings, I am pleased to advise you that our colleagues at St. Francis Xavier have reached a tentative settlement after 17 days on strike. A ratification vote is scheduled for tomorrow, with the Executive unanimously recommending acceptance. Details of the settlement will be released to the membership at the meeting. As we saw with Brandon […]
We Teach Ontario
Teaching and research are the heart of our universities. Together, they help students learn more and learn better. Together, teaching and research kick-start economies, build thriving communities, and improve lives. Every day, Ontario’s professors and academic librarians connect teaching and research to make real, positive change. Watch their stories. Share the videos. Help keep teaching […]