Committees

1. University Appeals Board (UAB)

The UAB hears appeals limited to reappointment, tenure, promotion and denial of career development increment.

Arts & Science:

  • Dr. Varda Mann-Feder, Applied Human Sciences, until June 30, 2027

  • Dr. Gilles Peslherbe, Chemistry and Biochemistry, until June 30, 2027

  • Dr. Sylvia Kairouz, Sociology and Anthropology, until June 30, 2027

  • Dr. Natalie Phillips, Psychology, until June 30, 2027

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

  • Dr. Lata Narayanan, Computer Science and Software Engineering, until June 30, 2027

  • Dr. Marius Paraschivoiu, Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering, until June 30, 2027

Fine-Arts

  • Dr. Mark Sussman, Department of Theatre, until June 30, 2027

  • Prof. Roy Cross, Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, until June 30, 2027

John Molson School of Business:

  • Dr. Dominic Peltier-Rivest, Department of Accountancy, until May 31, 2026

  • Dr. Rahul Ravi, Department of Finance, until June 30, 2027

Library

  • Ms. Susie Breier, until June 30, 2027

  • Dr. Olivier Charbonneau, until June 30, 2027

  • Secrétaire du comité: Andrea Renaud

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2. Benefits Committee, Pension Committee

The Employee Benefits Committee and the Pension Committee review and monitor benefits such as Pension Plan for the Concordia University Employees and the Concordia Health Care Insurance and the other benefit plans offered to active and retired Concordia faculty and employees; CUFA has two representatives on each committee.

  • Ian Rakita (JMSB)

3. Joint Equity Committee (JEC)

The JEC reviews and makes recommendations to the Provost and the Association on equity practices as they relate to the career path of faculty members and librarians.

  • Theresa Bianco (FAS)

  • Lata Narayan (GCSE)

4. Joint Committee on Faculty Clerical Work (JCFC)

The JCFC assesses the impact that clerical tasks have on faculty members’ workload, and, where appropriate, provides advance input and makes recommendations about improvements in practices and processes related to faculty clerical work.
The JCFC reports annually to the Parties, or more frequently when appropriate.

  • Aaron Brauer (FAS)
  • Bill Lynch (GCSECS)

5. Joint Grievance Committee (JGC)

The JGC hears grievances under the provisions of Article 22 of CUFA’s Collective Agreeement.

  • Theresa Bianco (FAS)
  • Lata Narayan (GCSECS)

6. Grievance Officers

The JGC hears grievances under the provisions of Article 22 of CUFA’s Collective Agreeement.

  • Gail Fayerman (JMSB)
  • Michael Groenendyk (Library)
  • Lea Katsanis (JMSB)
  • Peter Morden (FAS)
  • Ted Stathopoulos (GCSECS)
  • Amy Swiffen (Sociology and Anthropology)

7. CUFA Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

8. CUFA Standing Committee on Elections

  • Aaron Brauer (FAS)
  • Denis Liakin (FAS)
  • Mahesh Sharma (JMSB)