WE WANT YOU! To go to Organizing School 101– this is a great, FREE course being offered in conjunction with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) as part of our FPSE affiliation. This is an ideal course to learn how & why ongoing organizing with our members is critical for successful collective bargaining as well as promoting diversity equity, and … [Read more...] about CAUT Organizing School 101
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Camosun Showcase 2024: Professional, Scholarly, & Creative Activity
Submitted by Deidre Murphy Call for Submissions Are you interested in sharing your stories of innovation, research, and creativity with the college community and beyond? Are you interested in highlighting the relevant and important work that you have done individually or collaboratively with colleagues, students, or community? If so, consider contributing to Camosun … [Read more...] about Camosun Showcase 2024: Professional, Scholarly, & Creative Activity
Policy Feedback: Academic Concessions
How much do you know about the College's Policy Development Process? Surprised to learn that there is one? As a step towards reasserting faculty's role in collegial governance, I've worked to promote the opportunities faculty have to provide feedback on Policy, Strategic Planning, and Educational Initiatives. It's important that as many of us as possible provide quality … [Read more...] about Policy Feedback: Academic Concessions
Draft 2023 Education Plan and “Camosun Advantage” Consultation Sessions
submitted by Martha McAlister Did you see this announcement in CamNews? It was easy to miss and only sent once in the October 3 issue. So, just in case you missed it: Your opinion matters! But only if you know & GO! We want to make sure you don't miss this opportunity to have your say. The College is seeking feedback on their new Education Plan and holding … [Read more...] about Draft 2023 Education Plan and “Camosun Advantage” Consultation Sessions
Notice of Fall 2023 Ed Co By-Elections
Dear Members, Once again, I am writing to notify you about another upcoming by-election for Education Council representation. Some of you may remember my blog post last fall, “Why should you care about Academic Governance?” which explains how important it is to have strong faculty representation on our Educational Council and maybe even a suspiciously similar post … [Read more...] about Notice of Fall 2023 Ed Co By-Elections