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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…

Guidelines for Developing New Unit Standards

February 13, 2020 webmaster

To assist the Membership in the development of their Unit Standards as per the 2019-2022 Collective Agreement, the UVICFA has published the below linked guidelines: Guidelines on Unit Standards. This document has been developed jointly by the UVICFA and the office of Faculty Relations and Academic Administration. Template for Unit Standard. This template has been jointly created by AVP Faculty Relations Michele Parkin and Association President Lynne Marks. FA Suggested Guidelines to Support the Success of Indigenous Faculty Members….

All-Member Vote on UVICFA’s Position on Divestment From Fossil Fuels

November 27, 2019 webmaster

On November 22, 2019, the UVICFA held an Extraordinary General Meeting and panel discussion to help inform a Membership vote on whether the Association should support calling on the University of Victoria to divest from fossil fuel investments. During the upcoming week, Members will be asked to vote on the following: Notice of Motion: THAT the Association support the campaign for UVic to divest from fossil fuels. As per discussions at the meeting, we are posting links to information and…