Open Letter Sent to Iranian Authorities, Signed by Nearly 70 Faculty Associations
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…gn of our society moving to a darker side of history. This trend demands re-examining, historicizing and reiterating the value of academic freedom, not only for the academic community but also for the public at large. While I am still trying to digest and reflect on the what happened to me and to hundreds of others like me, I am determined to do my best to use my experience to push the boundaries of freedom of expression and academic freedom parti… Read More »
…ges 3 Recognition and Jurisdiction Key changes 4 Governance Key changes 5 Management Rights Unchanged 6 Academic Freedom Unchanged 7 Discrimination, Harassment, Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Key changes 8 Rights of the Association Editorial changes 9 Excluded Positions Key changes 10 Correspondence and Information Editorial changes 11 Committees Key changes 12 Appointment of Faculty Members Key changes 13 Appointment of Librarians Key c… Read More »
…on the IHRA’s Definition of Antisemitism, was adopted (68% in favour, 17% against, 15% abstain): “CUFA unequivocally supports the academic freedom of its members. This freedom includes the right to pursue research and open inquiry in an honest search for knowledge that is free from institutional censorship, including that of the government. While CUFA opposes antisemitism and all forms of racism and hatred, the International Holocaust Remembrance… Read More »
…as called to the Quebec Bar in 1992. She articled at the Supreme Court of Canada (1991-2), followed by several years as an Associate lawyer with firms in Montreal. She has been with CUFA since 1996, and among other things, is responsible for ensuring the Collective Agreement is followed and for fielding any questions about the Agreement that members may have. Geneviève advises the CUFA Executive and Council on all matters relating to the Collectiv… Read More »
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…rticle reads: 16.09 b) A teaching load not to exceed seven (7) courses per academic year shall be assigned to ETA members in their first contract. c) After the first contract, a teaching load not to exceed six (6) courses per academic year shall be assigned to ETA members whose duties and responsibilities include normal service to the University. Upon recommendation of the academic unit head, the Dean may increase the member’s teaching load to sev… Read More »
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…ations. Prohibited from leaving the country, Hoodfar has now been arrested again and we do not know under what charges. The basis for this arrest and detention has not been explained and her family and lawyer have not been allowed to see her. Hoodfar also does not have access to a prescription medication she must take for a rare neurological illness (Myasthenia Gravis); having recently suffered a mild stroke, her deteriorating health while in th… Read More »
…students across the country. This initiative stands as a testament to the academic community commitment to promoting gender equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. This year’s recipient of the Order of the White Rose is Zhouhang Amelia Dai, a British Columbia native and doctoral student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Denouncing all forms of violence against women, in any environment, inclu… Read More »