News & Announcements
Our Voices Were Heard!
When the reduced list of eligible Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) programs was released by the Federal Government in November 2024, our College’s budgetary planning was thrown into chaos by the expectation that our International Student enrolment would be further impacted. The College made a series of announcements indicating these changes would require dramatic changes and cuts to address the resulting deficits. Motivated by these announcements, we voted to act at our Fall General Meeting, and the CCFA, along with the Vancouver Community College Faculty Association (VCCFA) & North Island Community College Faculty Association (NICFA), began our lobbying efforts. These, followed by the Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE), the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), Student Societies, and many others, pointed out this and other biases between how colleges and universities were treated under the new rules. The federal government agreed to take that feedback away and reflect. On…
The Confluence
Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
2025-26 Intents and Proposals will be due February 1! All continuing, probationary, indefinite term, and post-retirement Faculty Members, except International Education Project Officers, Senior Analysts, and Program Developers in Professional Studies and Industry Training, are entitled to two months (or the equivalent) free of regular duties for approved scheduled development…
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Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!
The 2025 deadline of January 31 is fast approaching! Are you a continuing CCFA member? Are you thinking about taking a Masters or PhD program? Or some other long-term PD activity? You may be eligible for long-term funding. Contact the office at ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC and start the application process now.
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Merry Merry Merry & Hope for a Happier New Year
Dear Members, Our offices will be closed from December 25th through January 1st. Our office staff plan to work remotely on December 23rd and 24th. If you need in-person service, please email them to make an appointment. Over the holidays, you can reach us for labour emergencies and other urgent…
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