Dear Members, Welcome back to a new term at Camosun! Whether you are a continuing faculty member or joining us on a term contract, the Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) extends a warm welcome and solidarity as we begin another academic year together. You hardly have to look around to notice the absence of so many of our usual term faculty colleagues to realize it … [Read more...] about Back-to-School, but not Business as Usual
News & Announcements
Announcing the 2025 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
Once again, our members have put forward thoughtful nominations for the CCFA Annual Charitable Donations. Every year, the Executive faces the challenge of dividing limited funds among many worthy causes, and once again, it is a privilege to share the organizations chosen for 2025. This year’s requests carried a clear theme: standing beside students, families, and educators … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2025 CCFA Charity Fund Recipients
More Listserv Hijinks – Update!
Don't know what you've got until it is gone... (No Goodbyes, I promise!) Hi Members! I know many of you just received a "Goodbye" message from our listserv. DO NOT PANIC! We are working on it, and you'll continue to get our messages manually delivered until we figure it out. I don't know if you remember, but this seems to happen every start of … [Read more...] about More Listserv Hijinks – Update!
Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
Weldon Cowan (pictured below) is stepping down as one of the three Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) Pension Trustees. FPSE is seeking to appoint a new Pension Trustee, and the Pension’s Advisory Committee (PAC) is soliciting nominations for a Trustee for the Pension Plan from Member Locals (CCFA is Local 12) and PAC. In accordance with FPSE’s Pension Advisory … [Read more...] about Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
What More Befitting of Labour Day than A Job Action?
What More Befitting of Labour Day than a Job Action? Unless you're up to your eyeballs in preparations for the first week of classes, because you've just received your Term contract or your expected work assignment has been changed at the last minute, you're probably looking forward to enjoying the long weekend. However, Labour Day only exists because workers before us … [Read more...] about What More Befitting of Labour Day than A Job Action?
Bargaining Bulletin 4: You’ve gotta have (bad) faith
Hi friends, As we are wrapping up the summer term and preparing for the boisterous fall term, it's time to update you on the status of our contract negotiations. As you may recall, in June, we tabled a one-year, wage-only package with a single item: a 3.6% general wage increase for all faculty. Given how far apart our respective visions for the College were, we felt this … [Read more...] about Bargaining Bulletin 4: You’ve gotta have (bad) faith
Select Committee on Finance for the 2026 BC Budget – CCFA Written Submission
Due to bargaining this year, it wasn't possible for me to attend the in-person session of the BC Budget Consultations, as I've done for the past four years. So this year, the CCFA provided a written submission. The format is restricted to just three topics and a limited number of words to explain each recommendation. These submissions become part of the government of BC's … [Read more...] about Select Committee on Finance for the 2026 BC Budget – CCFA Written Submission
Summer Hours 2025
Hi Members! Our office staff take their much-deserved holidays in the summer while many of you are also away on vacation. During July and August, when our office hours are reduced due to seasonal staffing availability, processing of PD claims may take up to 30 days. Please remember that all PD inquiries, including claims, should be sent to ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC. REMINDER: … [Read more...] about Summer Hours 2025
Bargaining 2025: An Audacious Step Forward
Last Monday, June 16 was an eventful day in bargaining. Why on earth would we do that? This is a long post about a short day—but it's important to see the whole picture. Here goes: 1. We did this together, and it mattered. More than 20 observers from across the College attended our bargaining session. (You can read CCFA President Lynelle's conversation on open … [Read more...] about Bargaining 2025: An Audacious Step Forward
GET YOUR PD APPLICATION IN BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK!
We only have 2 more meetings, and the deadline for the final meeting before we resume in September is NOON, THURSDAY JUNE 19!!! Please contact the CCFA office if you have any questions. ac.nusomac@DP-AFCC … [Read more...] about GET YOUR PD APPLICATION IN BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK!
Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights
Congratulations to your newly elected CCFA Executives! We are happy to announce that the following nominees have been elected or acclaimed to Office for 2025-26: We are also pleased to inform you that Isabel Grondin (HSHS) has been re-elected to the position of CCFA Representative on the PD Committee, effective immediately. The Executive Committee extends our … [Read more...] about Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights
Town Hall Spin vs. Faculty Reality
If you missed the Town Hall yesterday or wondered what the CCFA's response would be, happy weekend reading! Watch for our Press Release after the election next week! What we heard in the April 2025 Camosun College Town Hall was a scripted performance aimed at damage control — not a plan for fair, transparent, or good-faith labour adjustment. Lane Trotter's remarks … [Read more...] about Town Hall Spin vs. Faculty Reality
CCFA VOTES in the Federal Election
Hi members! Even though early polling promises a record-breaking turnout, I want you to know that you can't afford to sit this one out! There's too much at stake! It is worth noting that the costed party platforms of the Liberals and New Democrats only dropped this past weekend after advanced voting had started, and the costed Conservative platform was only released Tuesday … [Read more...] about CCFA VOTES in the Federal Election
2025 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals
We want to invite you to submit your proposals for the annual CCFA Charitable Donations. Please read more about our 2023 & 2024 recipients on our Blog. Each year we prioritize projects involving CCFA faculty and students. Please submit your letter of application to ac.ytlucafnusomac@afcc by May 30. The total approved budget for these donations combined is … [Read more...] about 2025 Call for CCFA Charitable Donations Proposals
2025 AGM Notice
We hope you can join us for the Annual General Meeting! You should already have a meeting invite for our AGM in your Outlook calendars, on May 8 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, including lunch. If you don’t, please contact us. Come early for coffee and tea starting at 8:30am, and the meeting will begin at 9. Schedule: 8:30 – 9:00Tea & Coffee served as Members assemble … [Read more...] about 2025 AGM Notice
Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes
At Camosun College, faculty members are protected by a legally binding collective agreement between the CCFA (Camosun College Faculty Association) and the employer. One of the key features of this agreement is that no faculty member can be required to accept changes to their workload, evaluations, or other terms of their employment without their explicit agreement. This might … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes
One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!
If you still have any outstanding approved PD expenses to claim for the 2024/2025 fiscal year (any PD activity that began between April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025), you must submit them to the CCFA office BY Thursday APRIL 3! After that date you will no longer be able to make a claim on 24/25 expenses that you have already been approved for. Your claim account will be closed (due … [Read more...] about One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!
I always feel like, somebody’s watching’ me!
...and I have no privacy! Who knew that song would come back as the anthem for the Artificial Intelligence era? Starting March 17, Information Technology Services enabled Live Transcription within Microsoft Teams. Live Transcription provides the dialogue by each speaker, aiding participants in noisy environments or those who prefer visual support. Don't get me wrong, from … [Read more...] about I always feel like, somebody’s watching’ me!
2025 Winter General Meeting Highlights
Greetings to all our Siblings & Relations! Did you miss the Winter General Meeting on February, 27, 2025? We wish everyone could have been there, but know that it isn't possible, so here are the highlights. Our next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting May 8th & due to a scheduling conflict at Interurban, it has been relocated to Lansdowne so please watch your … [Read more...] about 2025 Winter General Meeting Highlights
International Solidarity Fund
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is accepting requests to access funding from the 2025 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, March 10, 2025. You may access the ISF Application Form and other ISF information on the FPSE website. The ISF is designed to support long-term, ongoing projects that build partnerships between our Federation and people … [Read more...] about International Solidarity Fund
HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is launching this year's Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee (HRISC) Speakers’ Tour. The topic for this event is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights + Education. HRISC has some incredible speakers lined up, you don’t want to miss!! This event is taking place virtually March 20, 2025, starting at 10:30 … [Read more...] about HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education
International Women’s Day – March 8, 2025
Join us as we come together to honour International Women's Day and stand against gender-based violence. Free Flowers and SeedsThursday, March 6Lansdowne Campus - Outside of Fisher11 AM – 1 PM Friday, March 7Interurban Campus – Outside of LACC11 AM – 1 PM Take a flower. Plant a future free from violence. … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day – March 8, 2025
Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!
The end of the 2024 PD fiscal year is almost here. … [Read more...] about Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!
Notice of College Elections: Spring 2025
The Nomination Period for College Elections began on March 2 at 9 AM and will close on March 15 at 11:30 PM! As we’ve recently seen, faculty voices have a vital role in College Governance. Some of you may remember my blog post, “Why should you care about Academic Governance?” which explains how important it is to have strong faculty representation on our Educational Council and … [Read more...] about Notice of College Elections: Spring 2025
2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)
You’re invited! All Camosun College Faculty Association Members are encouraged to attend the Winter General Meeting on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Location: HYBRID: In-person: CHW 235 (Interurban) or Online: Zoom (see link and details in your Outlook Invite) Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you’ve received our invite and link. … [Read more...] about 2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)
Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?
If you are no longer able to complete a PD activity due to extenuating circumstances, the PD committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, approving your non-refundable expenses. Rationales considered include sickness or conference cancellations but may also include re-evaluating your original decision to attend for ethical, moral or political reasons. In these cases, … [Read more...] about Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?
Honouring Black Canadian Workers
The Struggles and Triumphs of Black Workers in Canada Black workers in Canada have historically faced numerous challenges, including discrimination, wage disparity, job segregation, and exclusion from certain trade unions. Many were relegated to low-paying and dangerous jobs in industries such as railway work, domestic service, and manufacturing. Despite these barriers, … [Read more...] about Honouring Black Canadian Workers
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 … [Read more...] about Our Voices Were Heard!
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 … [Read more...] about Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
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. … [Read more...] about Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!
