Student evaluations is a much debated issue in academia. This Chronicle of Higher Education article explores student biases, the connection between course ratings and grades and alternative ways to assess teaching effectiveness. You can also read it on CUFA’s Twitter account. The watershed arbitration ruling in the Ryerson… Read More »
Please take note of the internal memorandum from Provost and Vice-President Academic Affairs, Graham Carr, regarding changes in the procedure for reimbursement of Internet expenses claimed as part of your Professional Development Allowance (PDA). You now have to use the regular online… Read More »
The revision of the Concordia University Policy on Sexual Violence is ongoing. Faculty members and the Concordia community at large are offered two opportunities to provide feedback on drafts of the revised policy on sexual violence. These meetings will happen on:… Read More »
You recently received an email invitation to attend CUFA’s annual Cocktail on November 22 at 5:00 pm. If you haven’t done so already, please make sure to reply by November 16 at: c.bobhot@concordia.ca. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Dear Members On November 22, 2018 CUFA will be hosting our annual cocktail. We look forward to having you join us for an enjoyable evening of food, drinks and conversation. In order to plan for this event, you will soon… Read More »
In view of the Provincial Elections taking place on October 1, the Administration and CUFA have agreed to postpone the deadline for submission of dossiers for Performance Evaluations (see article 14.14 c) of the Collective Agreement for tenured members and… Read More »
The 29th edition of the Concordia Shuffle is on September 28th. This 6.5 km walk from Sir Georges-William to Loyola Campus is to raise money to fund bursaries and scholarships for students. This year, CUFA will donate $1000 and an… Read More »
You should have received an invitation to Concordia Pension Committee’s annual information meeting. CUFA relays this invitation and encourages all its members who contribute to the Pension Plan to attend on Thursday, September 27th, 5:15 p.m. at D.B. Clarke Theatre… Read More »
Concordia Facility Management informed us that the Science Hub’s construction on Loyola Campus is now underway. Excavation have started and is expected to run through the summer. Circulation on campus is already limited and we anticipate noise, vibrations and dust… Read More »
CUFA received an invitation from the Task Force on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence to “share [our] constituency’s views and provide feedback on specific issues related to sexual misconduct and sexual violence.” CUFA encourages all its members to seize this… Read More »