Greetings to all our CCFA Members!
Did you miss the Fall General Meeting on October 8, 2026?
If so, you missed another successful hybrid meeting — but not to worry! Here are your highlights from the meeting, along with a few reminders for the months ahead.
Meeting Business & Reports:
Treasurer’s Report
Amended 2026-2027 Budget Passed
Our Union and AI – Interactive Discussion
We tried something new this time – we set aside a short portion of the meeting for a fun, interactive activity where members broke into small groups to discuss AI and help shape the CCFA’s position on artificial intelligence. We’re busy compiling the results and will post soon with our findings!
Professional Development
Huge thanks to Martha McAlister and the PD Committee for their work!
PD Information Meetings this fall:
- Nov 9, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Long-term PD Infosession
- January 26, 2027 – 11:00 – 12:00 pm – Professional Development/SD Planning
The new PD Applications & Claims Modernization Project is in its final development stage, and we will be rolling it out sometime over the next few months. Thank you to everyone who participated in the beta testing over the summer!
Remember, all faculty—including term instructors—have access to PD funds.
Questions? Reach out to Martha or the PD Committee at ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC
President’s Report
The 2026-2027 Executive Team members have almost all returned for a third term, except for a few new members. It’s great to see how this team has very much hit its stride – be sure to thank these long-serving members when you see them on the campus!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Unions Welcome Back Fall BBQ and Annual CCFA Planning Day— it was an afternoon of collaboration, planning, great food, and excellent company!
Fair Employment Week is here!
We’re trying something new this year – we are inviting New Fall 2026 Term instructors to join us at one of our pub nights over the year, and we’ll buy them dinner! Invites will be going out to these new employees soon, along with the yearly pub schedule – so if you are a new CCFA Term member this fall, watch your email!
Infosession Calendar Invites should be in your Outlook calendars – watch for topics that you’d like to hear more about, and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the sessions! The format is 20 minutes each for the topic, questions, and free discussion. Email ac.ytlucafnusomac@afcc if you don’t have them in your calendar!
Up next:
- Oct 22, 2026 – 10:00 – 11:00 am – Benefits & Leaves
- Nov 9, 2026 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Long-Term PD
- Nov 24, 2026 – 11:00 – 12:00 pm Faculty Appraisal
Pub Nights are back!
Invites have gone out – be sure to join us when you can!
Always keep in touch with us on Discord & be sure to fill out your Member Details Form & follow us on Instagram!
Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC)
Your bargaining team has been very busy over the past year in these last stages of the process – updates will be shared as soon as they’re available.
Stay tuned for more news from Michael Stewart and the CNC team.
Contract Management Committee (CMC)
Thank you to Peter Ove & the CMC Committee. This year has been an incredibly busy time for this team.
Committees & Appointees
Thank you to all members serving on committees and FPSE representatives. Congratulations to Alanna Baird our new DMRC rep for FPSE. Nominations being taken for WEGC & NRFC reps.
Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners!
Frank Jankunis, Kristine Kerins, Edgar Nelson, John Yang
See You at the Next GM!
CCFA Winter GM: Thursday, February 11, 2027, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Hybrid meeting, location TBA
Stay connected—join us on Discord & follow us on Instagram, and keep an eye on your Camosun inbox for upcoming events, info sessions, and social gatherings.
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