At a meeting earlier in June, the FSA’s Indigenous Affinity Caucus (IAC) adopted a new terms of reference. The IAC is open to indigenous members and allies, providing guidance and perspective to the Union while utilizing a democratic vision of Reconciliation and Indigenization. Please reach to your Member Engagement Officer if you’re interested in joining the
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*** UPDATE: Call out closed; we are no longer accepting Expressions of Interest at this time. Thank you to all those who applied. *** While it may be difficult to fathom, it’s true all the same: now is the time to get ready for our next round of bargaining! One of the first steps
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On March 7, 2024, the FSA’s Caucus on Applied Research and Advanced Studies (CARAS) held an event exploring how faculty have navigated the often difficult path of securing research funding through university partnerships. Hosted by FSA member Bonnie Johnston, Research Partnerships and BCIT saw four panelists (Eric Saczuk, Aaron Hunter, Mirela Gutica, and David Holloway) relate their experiences, as
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Policy 5401 Changes BCIT is proposing a policy change to dramatically cut the minimum credit count for diplomas from 110 to 75 credits, without consulting individual Departments on the feasibility or pedagogical soundness of these across-the-board cuts. The FSA believes Departments should be consulted individually and thoroughly before any such significant proposed change to your
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Below, President Colin Jones reports the Canadian Association of University Teachers’ Council meeting last month. It was my pleasure to represent the FSA at the Canadian Association of University Teachers’ (CAUT) 94th Council meeting in late April. More than our opportunity to participate in the democratic process of our association, it was a chance to
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Below, FSA member Andrea Matthews provides an update on the activities of the BC Federation of Labour’s (BCFED) Political Action Committee (PAC). The FSA appoints members to 10 tifferent BCFED committees and working groups, including the PAC. Andrea has represented the FSA on a variety of caucuses, committees, and recently worked as the FSA’s interim Junior Labour Relations Representative. In
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