Welcome to the new look of the CCFA website. Like many grand undertakings, this project has taken longer than we wanted, and we still have quite a ways to go before we're satisfied. The framework is up, and over the next while, we'll be working to ensure that all essential information has been converted to our new website. In the meantime, we welcome your … [Read more...] about New Look CCFA Website: Under Construction
2022 AGM – May 6, 11am – Y216, Lansdowne Campus
We hope to see you there for our first in-person AGM in 2 years! Agenda and Minutes will be sent a few days ahead. Schedule: 10.30-11.00: Tea & Coffee, let’s (re)connect (outdoors) 11.00-12.30: AGM (Presentations of the Executive Officers / Election of the 2022/2023 CCFA Executive) (Y216) 12.30-2.00: Door Prizes followed by a Lunch Social (outdoors, individual … [Read more...] about 2022 AGM – May 6, 11am – Y216, Lansdowne Campus
The Union Reel: Films about Work
Norma Rae 1979 Directed by Martin Ritt It will surprise no one who knows me that the protagonist of Norma Rae was one of my heroes when I was seventeen. It was 1979, and popular culture had developed an earthy, working-class aesthetic. Punk rock had reached its peak. TV shows like Taxi and Alice were cheerfully gritty. Films about poor people, like Mean Streets, Dog Day … [Read more...] about The Union Reel: Films about Work
Getting Our Houses in Order
Deans may come and go, but for most of us, our department is our home. That’s where our closest colleagues are, it’s where the most important discussions take place, and, if we are lucky, it’s where we find our best support. It’s also where collegial governance begins. I want to encourage you to take charge of some key areas in your department. If you … [Read more...] about Getting Our Houses in Order
Online Library Workshops for Faculty over Reading Break
Library Workshops for Faculty during Reading Break in February—register now! Need an update on what is available at the library for you and your students? The library is offering online faculty workshops February 22nd, 23rd, 24th, on a variety of topics. Registration is open! Faculty APA Refresher —Online, Tuesday, Feb 22nd, 12:00-12:45pm Needing an APA Refresher before you … [Read more...] about Online Library Workshops for Faculty over Reading Break