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IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO MEMBERS – COVID-19

March 13, 2020 webmaster

Important Message to Members – COVID-19 The COVID-19 virus is causing a great deal of concern on university campuses across Canada and around the world. I have met twice with members of the Administration who are working on UVic’s response to the situation. The UVICFA Officers will continue to be in communication with the Administration, to provide them with feedback on any plans that may impact the research, teaching, travel and other professional activities of our Members. UVic will keep…

Call for Nomination – 2020 AGM Elections!

February 26, 2020 webmaster

Executive Committee – 7 Positions (2-year Term) President – 1 position (Open to all Members) Vice President – 1 position (Open to all Members) Teaching Faculty Representative – 1 position (Open to Teaching Faculty only) Member-At-Large – 3 positions (Open to all Members) Member-At-Large (<7 years) – 1 position (Open to Members not holding rank of Professor or Teaching Professor) Council – 1 Position (2-year Term) Deputy Speaker – 1 position (Open to all Members) Standing Committees – 20 Positions…

Changes to Extended Health Benefits

February 24, 2020 webmaster

In light of the new managed drug formulary (BlueRX) which took effect on January 1, 2020, this is a brief reminder and summary of the more detailed email recently sent out by the University’s Benefits Office, which explains how the formulary works. Managed Formularies A formulary is a list of covered drugs. It is called a ‘managed’ formulary because it is a list of drugs that have been reviewed to ensure they are both clinically effective and cost-effective before they…