The Ontario Ministry of Labour has issued a “no-board” notice for negotiations between the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) and the University of Toronto Faculty Association. The no-board from the province means that if there is no agreement on a new collective agreement between the parties, a legal lockout or strike affecting faculty and […]
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Western faculty leaders meet with Premier
Professors and academic librarians and archivists at Western University met with Premier Kathleen Wynne on Monday evening, part of the Premier’s tour of Ontario campuses. Faculty leaders welcomed the meeting as an important opportunity to discuss issues facing those who teach and conduct research within the province’s universities. “We had an in-depth discussion about the […]
Western faculty leaders meet with Premier
LONDON – Professors and academic librarians and archivists at Western University met with Premier Kathleen Wynne on Monday evening, part of the Premier’s tour of Ontario campuses. Faculty leaders welcomed the meeting as an important opportunity to discuss issues facing those who teach and conduct research within the province’s universities. “We had an in-depth discussion […]
St Michael’s Faculty Support Strike Action
On Tuesday, December 9, 2014 the unionized faculty and librarians of the University of St. Michael’s College (represented by the University of Toronto Faculty Association) voted 100% in favour of authorizing a strike, if necessary. Representatives of UTFA and USMC have been in bargaining since June 2014 and entered provincial conciliation in October. The outstanding […]
OCUFA announces online learning workshop
OCUFA is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop designed to help faculty members develop high-quality online courses while protecting academic freedom and intellectual property. The Faculty Leadership in E-Learning Workshop will be held on March 20, 2015 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. Join us for a day of discussion, skill-building, and action for […]
OCUFA looking out for faculty rights in Bill 8 and Bill 10
For several months, OCUFA has been working to protect faculty rights in regards to two new pieces of legislation – Bill 8, The Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014 and Bill 10, Amendments to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act. Bill 8 extends grants the Ontario Ombudsman authority to examine […]
OCUFA granted intervener status in post-65 benefits Charter challenge
OCUFA has been granted intervener status to participate in an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal case pertaining to a secondary school teacher who has been denied benefits by his employer because he is over the age of 65. Following the elimination of mandatory retirement in Ontario in 2006, the protection of benefits for employees who are […]
The University of Toronto’s Karen Reid wins prestigious teaching award
TORONTO – Senior Lecturer Karen Reid of the University of Toronto has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Ms. Reid, who teaches in the Department of Computer Science, will receive a 2013-2014 OCUFA Teaching Award at an October 25, 2014 ceremony in Toronto. […]
Western University’s Margaret Jane Kidnie wins prestigious teaching award
TORONTO – Professor Margaret Jane Kidnie of Western University has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Prof. Kidnie, who teaches in the Department of English, will receive a 2013-2014 OCUFA Teaching Award at an October 25, 2014 ceremony in Toronto. “Prof. Kidnie’s students […]
York University’s Tamara Kelly wins prestigious teaching award
TORONTO – Associate Lecturer Tamara Kelly of York University has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Dr. Kelly, who teaches in the Department of Biology, will receive a 2013-2014 OCUFA Teaching Award at an October 25, 2014 ceremony in Toronto. “Dr. Kelly’s reach […]
McMaster University’s J. Marshall Beier wins prestigious teaching award
TORONTO – Associate Professor J. Marshal Beier of McMaster University has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Professor Beier, who teaches in the Department of Political Science, will receive a 2013-2014 OCUFA Teaching Award at an October 25, 2014 ceremony in Toronto. “Professor […]
Wilfrid Laurier’s Donna Kotsopoulos wins prestigious teaching award
TORONTO – Associate Professor Donna Kotsopoulos of Wilfrid Laurier University has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Prof. Kotsopoulos, who teaches in the Faculty of Education and the Department of Mathematics, will receive a 2013-2014 OCUFA Teaching Award at an October 25, 2014 […]
Wilfrid Laurier’s Edmund Pries wins prestigious teaching award
TORONTO – Assistant Professor Edmund Pries of Wilfrid Laurier University has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). Prof. Pries, who teaches in the Department of Global Studies, will receive a 2013-2014 OCUFA Teaching Award at an October 25, 2014 ceremony in Toronto. “Prof. […]
OCUFA announces winners of the 2013-2014 Teaching Awards
TORONTO – The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards. Since 1973, these awards have recognized exceptional contributions made by professors and librarians to the quality of higher education in Ontario. “We need universities to fuel the future, and you can’t […]
OCUFA announces winners of the 2013-2014 Teaching Awards
The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards. Since 1973, these awards have recognized exceptional contributions made by professors and librarians to the quality of higher education in Ontario. “We need universities to fuel the future, and you can’t have great […]