Dear Colleagues: The OCUFA Service Award was established five years ago to honour individuals who have done, or continue to do, exceptional work on behalf of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations and its Members. Up to six awards may be given each year and are presented during OCUFA’s Annual General Meeting, which will be […]
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2016 Worldviews Annual Lecture on Media and Higher Education — University of Toronto
Dear Colleagues: The second annual Worldviews Lecture on Media and Higher Education will feature Rajani Naidoo, Chair in Higher Education Management and Director of the International Centre for Higher Education Management at the University of Bath. Professor Naidoo will deliver a lecture titled, “Beyond the Competition Fetish: Higher Education for Global Wellbeing.” The lecture will […]
Call for nominations to the OCUFA 2016-17 Executive Committee
Dear Colleagues: Please find attached a memo from OCUFA Board Chair, Brian E. Brown, regarding the call for nominations for the OCUFA 2016-17 Executive Committee. The elections will take place at the May 7, 2016 OCUFA Board meeting. Best regards, Mark ——————————————————– Mark Rosenfeld, Ph.D Executive Director Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations 17 Isabella […]
Report of the University Funding Model Review released today
Dear Colleagues; Today, the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) released the final report of the Ontario University Funding Model Review: University Funding Formula Consultation Report and Summary University Funding Formula Consultation Report 2015. Overall, the report is an interesting and comprehensive summary of the consultations. It includes some promising areas of […]
Report of the University Funding Model Review released today
Dear Colleagues; Today, the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) released the final report of the Ontario University Funding Model Review. The full report and report summary are attached to this email, and can also be downloaded here. Overall, the report is an interesting and comprehensive summary of the consultations. It includes […]
For circulation – Call For Papers | Missing and Marginalized Gender Conference
http://creativeservices.uwaterloo.ca/evites/C008846/C008846-online.html The message below is sent on behalf of Helene Cummins, OCUFA Status of Women Committee Chair: Dear Colleagues, Please find HERE a call for papers for a conference to be held at the University of Waterloo from June 14-16, 2016. This interdisciplinary conference will focus on the role that the Post-Secondary Education […]
“Confronting precarious academic work” — OCUFA conference — February 11-12, 2016 in Toronto
Dear Colleagues: The theme of OCUFA’s next annual conference is “Confronting precarious academic work”. It will be held on February 11-12, 2016 in Toronto. The conference will look at the realities and impact of precarious academic work on higher education and then consider solutions for now and the future. The conference sessions will include speakers […]
OCUFA Status of Women committee is now accepting nominations
Hello all, The OCUFA Status of Women committee is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Award of Distinction. This award honours those who have improved the lives of women academic staff at Ontario universities and is presented to a member in good standing of an OCUFA-affiliated faculty association. Information on the distinguished group […]
Nominations for OCUFA’s 2015 Lorimer Distinguished Service Award for Bargaining – deadline December 18, 2015
Dear Colleagues: Nominations are now open for OCUFA’s 2015 Lorimer Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to improving the terms and conditions of employment of Ontario university faculty through bargaining. It was created by OCUFA in 2009 in honor of Doug and Joyce Lorimer. Attached to this email, please find promotional flyers in English […]
Letter from OCUFA President Judy Bates
Dear Colleagues: Please find attached and below a letter from OCUFA’s new President Judy Bates. Best regards, Mark ——————————————————– Mark Rosenfeld, Ph.D Executive Director Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations 17 Isabella Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4Y 1M7 Tel: 416-979-2117 x229 Fax: 416-593-5607 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ocufa.on.ca www.academicmatters.ca www.weteachontario.ca July 14, 2015 […]