Postsecondary COVID-19 Help a Good Start – Keep Investing in the Future: OPSEU/SEFPO
The Ontario Public Service Employee Union (OPSEU), which represents Partial Load and Full-time Faculty, Counsellors, and Librarians at Ontario Colleges, responded to Friday's announcement of COVID-19 funding to support Ontario Colleges, including $6.4 million for St. Lawrence College. The OPSEU press release is here. A news report from the Cornwall Freeholder Standard is [...]
Counsellor Class Definition Committee – Survey Highlights and an Opportunity to Contribute to New Definition
In January, Counsellors were invited to participate in a survey developed by the provincial Counsellor Class Definition committee. See slcfaculty.ca/survey-counsellor-class-definition-committee In March, Counsellors are being asked to identify what they want in the new Counsellor Class definition. A meeting will be organized to learn more about Counsellor perspectives and ideas, and highlights from the [...]
Standard Workload Forms and Partial Load Faculty Contracts – A Timeline
While we are still in the thick of the winter semester, planning for the spring/summer semester is well under way. Below is a simplified timeline to help Full-time and Partial Load Faculty keep track of what is happening when as we prepare for a new semester. Mid-semester: Full-time Faculty and their Managers discuss teaching [...]
Program Advisory Committees – Feedback Requested
Coordinators and many faculty are familiar with the Program Advisory Committees, made up of faculty, management, students, graduates, employers, industry representatives, community members, and other stakeholders in program development and delivery at Ontario Colleges. Each program is required to have a PAC and meet with it at least twice yearly to share program news [...]
Bargaining 2021: Where Are We in the Process?
CAAT-A is the OPSEU division for Ontario college Partial Load Faculty, Full-time Faculty, Counsellors and Librarians. The current contract for CAAT-A members expires at the end of September 2021. While the end of an old contract may seem stressful, it is part of the normal ebb and flow of our work lives and is [...]
Take a Coffee Break with Your Union!
WHEN? Thursday, March 11 @ 2:30 - 4:30 pm WHERE? via Zoom Many of us are half-way through our winter semester (or close to it). Time for a break! Join friends and colleagues for a casual get-together to chat and connect, rest and recharge. Bring along a coffee or tea or even a snack. [...]
Proctoring Exams and Tests – What Are the Rules?
Faculty typically proctor tests and exams in their own courses, but depending on the program or subject matter, sometimes more proctors are needed to administer tests and exams properly. For example, the academic integrity of a test or exam might require more than one proctor. You may find that you need proctoring support, or [...]
Elevating the Voices of Black Business Professionals in Our Communities panel
Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 am In honour of Black History Month, The EDI + Belonging Task Force and HR&OD have partnered together to host the Elevating the Voices of Black Business Professionals in Our Communities panel. Join a panel discussion with local Black professionals and allies on February 24th at 11am. In this moderated panel discussion, we will focus on [...]