Since fall 2023, the FSA has attempted to keep members up-to-date with the latest happenings on Policy 5401. Our posts can be found through a search of the “5401” tag on our website. Below, Vice President Shannon Kelly summarizes the recent Board of Governors’ decision to approve the proposed changes and outlines next steps. A
Read more →A Small But Important Win The journey of Policy 5401 has led to a small win and also raised awareness of a larger issue for the FSA and our members. This policy went very quickly from the revision stage in November to a rushed approval at the Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Education Councial (EdCo) meeting—rushed
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Thank you to the many Departments that wrote to Education Council (EdCo) in response to the employer’s proposed changes to Policy 5401. The FSA is collecting member responses to the policy, and we would like to see yours. If you did not ‘cc’ or ‘bcc’ the FSA on your Department’s response, or if you have recently
Read more →Following the January 31, 2024 community consultation deadline, the FSA is waiting to see how Education Council (EdCo) moves forward with edits to the Policy 5401. Based on last year’s proposed attendance policy changes, which are still in the draft stage following significant community feedback, we imagine that it will take some time for the
Read more →Thank you to the many members and Departments who sent feedback to Education Council (EdCo) regarding the proposed changes to Policy 5401. By responding decisively, you have made your positions clear on this important policy. This past Monday, the FSA Board of Directors sent its official response to EdCo and BCIT Leadership, summarizing key dimensions
Read more →The FSA’s Policy 5401 Working Group, led by Vice President Shannon Kelly, has put together a Resource Guide for members and Departments wishing to respond to the employer’s proposed policy 5401 changes. As members will recall, BCIT is proposing a policy change to dramatically cut the minimum credit count for diplomas from 110 to 75 credits
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