FA Spring Council Meeting
For more information contact Penny Murray: [email protected]
Workshop for Pre-Tenure & Pre-Continuing Appointment Members
Workshop for Pre-Tenure & Pre-Continuing Appointment Members: This workshop may be of particular interest to those who may be considering whether or not to inform your chair/director that you are planning to go up for reappointment, promotion or continuing appointment this year. As you know, the deadline to inform your chair/director is coming up on April 15th. With our COVID agreements with the university, you have more options about when to go up for reappointment/promotion or continuing appointment. At this...
FA Annual General Meeting
FA Annual General Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://uvic.zoom.us/j/88306480560 Meeting ID: 883 0648 0560 One tap mobile +17789072071,,88306480560# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 883 0648 0560
FA Research Forum with VP Research Lisa Kalynchuk
The Faculty Association is hosting a virtual forum with Dr. Lisa Kalynchuk, Vice-President Research and Innovation. Dr. Kalynchuk will give a brief overview of the university’s new strategic research and creative works plan. She will also discuss plans for new measures to improve support for research including: research supports related to COVID expansion of the internal research grants program a new program for postdoctoral fellows a set of supports for early career researchers and researchers from equity-deserving groups Following the...
Forum for New & Incoming Chairs and Directors
The Faculty Association would like to invite all new and incoming Chairs and Directors to a forum to hear from experienced chairs discuss how they have managed conflicting expectations, enlisted the help of colleagues and staff effectively, dealt with particularly challenging situations, and talk about what they find rewarding about the role. The Forum will include a panel of experienced Chairs: Catherine Caws (French) Michael McGuire (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Ulrich Mueller, (Psychology) Jean-Paul Restoule (Indigenous Education) Chris Bose, FA...
Teaching Stream Faculty Pension Discussion Forum
The Teaching Stream Faculty/Pension Committee invites all Teaching Stream Faculty to a forum dedicated to discussing questions about our current pension plan, which was analyzed in a report commissioned by the Faculty Association. We think you will find the comparison between our current Money Purchase Plan and Combination Plans informative. Please join members of the FA Teaching Stream Faculty and FA Pension Committee to find out more and ask questions about the ins and outs of the two plans. Some...
New Committee Member Orientation
We will be hosting a Virtual Orientation Session for new or relatively new FA committee members on Monday, October 4th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. We will answer any questions you may have. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to attend. Everyone welcome!
FA Committee Member Orientation
We will be hosting a Virtual Orientation Session for new or relatively new committee members on Monday, October 4th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. We will answer any questions you may have. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to attend. All FA Committee Members welcome!
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Drop-in Session with Lynne Marks (Chief Negotiator)
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Drop-in Session with Lynne Marks (Chief Negotiator) As part of our ongoing consultations with the membership as we prepare for Collective Bargaining that will start in February of 2022, the Association will be hosting a series of drop-ins and Faculty Feedback Cafes (virtual) between now and the beginning of December. At the Faculty Feedback Cafes we hope to provide results from a series of bargaining surveys that we’ll be sending out shortly. At the Cafes we will...
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Drop-in Session with Caterina Valeo (Negotiating Team Co-Chair)
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Drop-in Session with Caterina Valeo (Negotiating Team Co-Chair) As part of our ongoing consultations with the membership as we prepare for Collective Bargaining that will start in February of 2022, the Association will be hosting a series of drop-ins and Faculty Feedback Cafes (virtual) between now and the beginning of December. At the Faculty Feedback Cafes we hope to provide results from a series of bargaining surveys that we’ll be sending out shortly. At the Cafes we...
Chairs & Directors Forum
This forum will provide an opportunity to discuss material gathered from the upcoming Chairs & Directors bargaining survey and to add other suggestions to help develop the bargaining mandate. Faculty Association President, Lynne Marks, and Chairs & Directors portfolio holder, Chris Bose, will also be there to answer questions and to hear from you about workload issues and other challenges you may have. More details will be sent out at a later date. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Chairs & Directors Forum
This forum will provide an opportunity to discuss material gathered from the upcoming Chairs & Directors bargaining survey and to add other suggestions to help develop the bargaining mandate. Faculty Association President, Lynne Marks, and Chairs & Directors portfolio holder, Chris Bose, will also be there to answer questions and to hear from you about workload issues and other challenges you may have. More details will be sent out at a later date. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Drop-in Session with Elisabeth Gugl (Negotiating Team Co-Chair)
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Drop-in Session with Elisabeth Gugl (Negotiating Team Co-Chair) As part of our ongoing consultations with the membership as we prepare for Collective Bargaining that will start in February of 2022, the Association will be hosting a series of drop-ins and Faculty Feedback Cafes (virtual) between now and the beginning of December. At the Faculty Feedback Cafes we hope to provide results from a series of bargaining surveys that we’ll be sending out shortly. At the Cafes we...
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Faculty Feedback Café #1
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Faculty Feedback Café Topic: Compensation (Salary, Benefits, Salary Evaluation, Retirement, Leaves) Hosted by members of the Association’s Negotiating Team As part of our ongoing consultations with the membership as we prepare for Collective Bargaining that will start in February of 2022, the Association will be hosting a series of drop-ins and Faculty Feedback Café (virtual) between now and the beginning of December. At the Faculty Feedback Cafés we hope to provide results from a series of bargaining...
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Faculty Feedback Café #2
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Faculty Feedback Café Topic: Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Hosted by members of the Association’s Negotiating Team As part of our ongoing consultations with the membership as we prepare for Collective Bargaining that will start in February of 2022, the Association will be hosting a series of drop-ins and Faculty Feedback Café (virtual) between now and the beginning of December. At the Faculty Feedback Cafés we hope to provide results from a series of bargaining surveys that we’ll...
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Faculty Feedback Café #3
Collective Bargaining Consultations: Faculty Feedback Café Topic: Research, Teaching, Service, Workload Hosted by members of the Association’s Negotiating Team As part of our ongoing consultations with the membership as we prepare for Collective Bargaining that will start in February of 2022, the Association will be hosting a series of drop-ins and Faculty Feedback Café (virtual) between now and the beginning of December. At the Faculty Feedback Cafés we hope to provide results from a series of bargaining surveys that we’ll...
Ordinary General Meeting
The OGM is open to all UVic faculty members. Hope you can join us! Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https://uvic.zoom.us/j/95909795893 Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 One tap mobile +17789072071,,95909795893# Canada +16475580588,,95909795893# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kb2Szcjm3c
Extraordinary General Meeting – Bargaining Mandate
The Extraordinary General Meeting is open to all UVic faculty members. At this meeting we will be voting to approve the Bargaining Mandate. Hope you can join us! Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Zoom: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/95909795893 Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 One tap mobile +17789072071,,95909795893# Canada +16475580588,,95909795893# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kb2Szcjm3c
Mil Rate Info Meeting
Lynne Marks, FA President, invites you to attend this Information Session with a presentation and an opportunity to answer any questions you may have about the proposed mil rate increase. Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 11:00am to 12:30pm Zoom: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/95909795893 Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 One tap mobile +17789072071,,95909795893# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kb2Szcjm3c
Mil Rate Drop-in Q & A
Lynne Marks, FA President, invites you to attend this Drop-in Session for an opportunity to answer any questions you may have about the proposed mil rate increase. Friday, February 11th, 2022 3:30pm to 5:00pm Zoom: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/95909795893 Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 One tap mobile +17789072071,,95909795893# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kb2Szcjm3c
Mil Rate Drop-in Q & A
Lynne Marks, FA President, invites you to attend this Drop-in Session for an opportunity to answer any questions you may have about the proposed mil rate increase. Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 2:00pm to 3:30pm Zoom: https://uvic.zoom.us/j/95909795893 Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 One tap mobile +17789072071,,95909795893# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kb2Szcjm3c
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting is open to all UVic faculty members. Hope you can join us! Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https://uvic.zoom.us/j/95909795893 Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 One tap mobile +17789072071,,95909795893# Canada +16475580588,,95909795893# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada Meeting ID: 959 0979 5893 Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kb2Szcjm3c
New Faculty Members Social
Fireplace Louge, University ClubNew Faculty and Librarian’s Social Event
Fireplace Louge, University ClubFA New Faculty & Librarian Social
Fireplace Louge, University ClubFaculty Association Member Social
University ClubCollective Agreement Celebration Party
Fireplace Louge, University ClubDear Colleagues, We now have a new ratified Collective Agreement (CA). Our FA-CA negotiation team members (Lynne Marks, Elisabeth Gugl, Caterina Valeo, Christine O'Bonsawin, Christopher Eagle, Jane Morrison, and Justin Harrison) supported by FA staff (Ben Johnson and Nathan Todd) have gone through long negotiation sessions and worked hard to complete the process. Please come and meet the members of the negotiation team on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Fireplace Lounge, University Club. Our negotiation team members will...
New faculty Start of Term Reception September 7, 2023
Fireplace Louge, University ClubNew faculty Start of Term Reception on September 7, 2023, 3:30 to 5:30 at Fireplace Lounge & Patio University Club