Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association
Dear Colleagues: Attached you will find an update on Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) issues prepared by Cathy Lace and Emma Phillips, counsel with Sack, Goldblatt, Mitchell (SGM). As you may recall, OCUFA initially put together briefing and other materials related to the inclusion of Ontario universities under the requirements of […]
On May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Canadian Association of University Teachers recognizes those who have worked tirelessly to combat discrimination, harassment and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer and two-spirited (LGBTQ2S) communities. The eradication of homophobia and transphobia is crucial for the realization of an equitable and just society. […]
Solidarity Appeal: Speak out against the intimidation of lecturers in Zimbabwe (May 8, 2013) CAUT is issuing an urgent solidarity appeal in support of our colleagues with the College Lecturers Association of Zimbabwe (COLAZ). In September 2011, members of COLAZ participated in a peaceful job action to protest pay and working conditions. The […]
Dear Colleagues: Please find attached OCUFA’s analysis of the 2013 Ontario Budget provisions regarding postsecondary education funding and research, and directions for pension reform. 2013 OCUFA Budget Analysis – FINAL Best regards, Mark ——————————————————– Mark Rosenfeld, Ph.D Executive Director Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations 83 Yonge Street, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5C 1S8 […]
Dear Colleagues: Please find below and attached OCUFA’s media release regarding the 2013 Ontario Budget, tabled this afternoon. We will also be sending you an analysis of various Ontario Budget provisions in the near future. Best regards, Mark ————————————– 2013.05.02 – OCUFA Release – Ontario Budget 2013 Professors and academic librarians to Premier: It’s time […]
Dear Colleagues; In a paper released today, the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) reviews the performance of Ontario’s postsecondary education system in terms of access, quality, productivity, and social impact. It confirms what Ontario’s professors and academic librarians have known for years – our universities are efficient, productive, and accessible (though more work […]
WLUFA is pleased to announce the results of the election of the Executive Committe Members for 2013-2014. They are as follows:
Dear Colleagues; Today, the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario released the recommendations of its “expert panel” convened to review the Strategic Mandate Agreements (SMAs) submitted by each university and college in Ontario. Overall, the panel recommends that the Government of Ontario take a more directive, interventionist role to drive greater differentiation and competition within […]
Dear Colleagues;Today, OCUFA released a research paper examining recent proposals around increasing university productivity as part of its Trends in Higher Education series. The paper finds that the current discussion in Ontario is plagued by unclear definitions, problematic assumptions, and troubling policy ideas. Reviewing the available evidence, the paper argues that: The discussion in Ontario […]
Dear Colleagues, As we head into the ‘home stretch’ of the semester, the fourth and final issue of WLUFA advocate is out (see below). According to the CAUT’s national committee on Contract Academic Staff (CAS), Laurier is now in the top six universities “having the largest number of Contract Academic Staff” – we now employ […]