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One Last Call for 2024/25 Fiscal Year PD Expenses!

March 24, 2025 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

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!

Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!

March 7, 2025 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

The end of the 2024 PD fiscal year is almost here. … [Read more...] about Last Call for 2024 Fiscal PD Applications!

Unable to complete a PD activity that you paid for?

February 20, 2025 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

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?

Last call for CCFA long-term professional development funding!

January 3, 2025 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

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!

Thinking about Long-Term PD?

December 2, 2024 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

New Long-Term PD application forms for the 2025 year are now available on the website! If you are interested in applying, please use the most current forms and talk to the CCFA office for guidance. The deadline for long-term funds is fast approaching! In addition, the newly updated PD Fund Guidelines for the 2025 year are now available on the website. Refer to these … [Read more...] about Thinking about Long-Term PD?

PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!

October 24, 2024 by CCFAASC Leave a Comment

Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister As you are aware, the college has been put under an "Essential Spending Mandate". You will have been told that nonessential spending includes "Optional or deferrable conferences". NOTE: This does NOT apply to CCFA funded PD activities! These funds are entirely at the discretion of the CCFA. So please, keep applying for funds to … [Read more...] about PD Funding Still Available for your PD Activities!

A Few Helpful Reminders for CCFA Members – Fall 2024

September 27, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Hi Members! A few end-of-the-month reminders, but trying to keep this brief because the official digest comes out next week! Be on the lookout for our Bargaining Team and Exec members circulating in your areas.  They’ll be dropping into your department and team meetings with our Bargaining Survey!  I know it seems obscenely soon, since we don’t even have an … [Read more...] about A Few Helpful Reminders for CCFA Members – Fall 2024

Faculty Professional Development Funding

September 23, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Martha McAlister, Professional Development Committee Chair Did you know that ALL CCFA faculty members have access to funding for professional development activities? Below are some general highlights, but you will find detailed guidelines and all the forms on the CCFA website. Contact Martha McAlister, the Chair of the CCFA PD Committee (ac.nusomac@mretsilacm), … [Read more...] about Faculty Professional Development Funding

Camosun Science Book Club

September 4, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Submitted by Martha McAlister All are welcome! Students, staff, faculty – anyone who wants to read and discuss a fun and fascinating book about science! Fall 2024 book: I Contain Multitudes, by Ed Yong Meeting dates: For more info or to sign up, email Jen Giuliani (Biology): ac.nusomac@JinailuiG Copies of the book generously supplied by the CCFA-PD fund. Sign … [Read more...] about Camosun Science Book Club

Thinking about completing a Professional Development activity?  

August 29, 2024 by CCFAASC

Submitted on behalf of Martha McAlister The 2024-25 PD application submission deadlines are now available. Professional Development funding is available through the CCFA for both Continuing and Term faculty!  You can be reimbursed for course registration fees, conferences (and travel to them), textbooks, workshops, or other educational activities. You will find … [Read more...] about Thinking about completing a Professional Development activity?  

Time Running Out for Summer PD Applications

May 30, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Attention Members! The PD committee will only meet two more times before the summer break! If you have any PD requests that you hope to apply for before September, please make sure you get them in BY Friday June 7 OR Friday June 21. Otherwise, our next meeting is in the Fall, with a deadline for applications by Friday September 6. If you have any questions about … [Read more...] about Time Running Out for Summer PD Applications

Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Update

January 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani 3 Comments

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

We recently held three Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Infosessions. While these were attended by over 100 members, we know that not everyone who wanted to, was able to attend. Here's a review of what we covered and what we learned from the members who attended! This is an update of our original Know Your Rights: Appraisal post and review Clause 28 of the CCFA Local … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Update

Warning! Predatory Conferences

January 19, 2024 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

Martha McAlister and the PD Funding Committee would like members to beware of SCAM conferences. There has been an increase in fake "Predatory Conferences" Before you seek funding to attend a conference, please ensure it is a reputable organization. It can be very hard to detect and a number of us have been fooled. Keep an eye out for some of these red … [Read more...] about Warning! Predatory Conferences

Camosun Showcase 2024: Professional, Scholarly, & Creative Activity

November 8, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Call to Act, if not you, who?

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

CCFA Long-Term PD Funding Info Session

October 30, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

(On behalf of PD Chair, Martha McAlister) Friday, November 17, 12:00-1:00pm ONLINE Register Here https://camosun.libcal.com/event/3760903 For continuing faculty who have been employed at the College for longer than two years, who are contemplating a long-term Professional Development activity for 2024/2025, come and get your questions answered. Long-term funds are … [Read more...] about CCFA Long-Term PD Funding Info Session

Read this if you’re working on your PIDP!

September 26, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

LAST CALL to register for Provincial Instructor Diploma Program in-person course at Camosun! PIDP is well-regarded by many Camosun faculty, and instructors across the province. If you are considering taking this diploma, now is a good opportunity to get started, with an in-person offering. The cost for PIDP is fully covered through our CCFA PD fund! Wondering what other … [Read more...] about Read this if you’re working on your PIDP!

Professional Development Funding Info Session

September 20, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani 1 Comment

Monday, October 16, 3:30-4:30pm  ONLINE Register for Professional Development Funding Through CCFA Did you know as a continuing CCFA faculty member you are eligible for up to $4,000/year to support your professional development? Term faculty are also eligible to apply for a prorated amount! We’ll answer questions like: What’s covered? How do I apply?  Come learn … [Read more...] about Professional Development Funding Info Session

PD Fund Update: 2023 Travel per Diem

April 11, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

PD Fund Update As of April 1, 2023 the rates for travel per diems and mileage have increased! Please make sure to use the new updated travel claim form after your PD activity, which you can access off the CCFA Website. These amounts will be made retroactive to April 1 for any applications that have already been approved. We've also head from many faculty members that … [Read more...] about PD Fund Update: 2023 Travel per Diem

Important Minor Change to PD Application Timelines

March 28, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Update from Martha McAlister, Chair of the PD Committee. Though still not up to pre-Covid levels, the PD committee continues to see an increase in applications, with more faculty travelling again and taking advantage of some very interesting learning opportunities. We recognize the application process can be challenging for some faculty, particularly if you haven’t done it … [Read more...] about Important Minor Change to PD Application Timelines

Faculty Feature: IDE Festival 2023

March 23, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

IDE Student Festival Poster Smiling Health Care Practitioners Learning Together With Event Information

IDE Festival 2023 The IDE website designed by this year’s Interactive Media Design students will launch on April 3rd and will highlight all the work put in by students who are part of the festival this year.Multiple HHS programs are participating with virtual and in-person presentations relating to this year’s theme “Get a scoop on our scope; What we wish our colleagues … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: IDE Festival 2023

Know Your Rights: COVID-19 s.54 Settlement Re: “The Pivot”:

March 20, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani 2 Comments

White Neon Lettering on a Black Brick Background States "Know Your Rights"

Hi Members, here's a little blast from the past! It's come to my attention that many of you have lost track of your COVID-19 Workload Complaint s.54 Settlement information. That's totally understandable as it was well over a year ago that we finally settled it. Fast in terms of how long it normally takes to resolve a grievance, but almost two years after-the-fact, none … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: COVID-19 s.54 Settlement Re: “The Pivot”:

Welcome Message from New PD Chair

February 6, 2023 by Lynelle Yutani Leave a Comment

Hello dear CCFA members. I want to introduce myself to you. I have just taken over the role of the CCFA Professional Development Fund committee chair (from Blair Fisher, who was in the role for many years). I thought it would be good to share some valuable tips and info with you about the PD funds and the process to apply. DID YOU KNOW? Term faculty are also entitled … [Read more...] about Welcome Message from New PD Chair

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