Research study on Differential impacts of transition to remote academic labour at GTA universities during the COVID-19 pandemic Message from the researchers: Dear Colleague, We are inviting academics at GTA universities to complete an online survey about the impact of remote working during the first year of the pandemic on their experiences of research, teaching …Continue Reading
Coalition of Toronto-area university staff call on Administrations to commit to transparency to accelerate a safe return to in-person learning. As the Government of Ontario plans for campuses to fully open for in-person learning, a coalition representing faculty, librarians, counsellors, and staff across four Toronto-area universities (OCADU, Ryerson/X University, York University, University of Toronto) is …Continue Reading
Oct. 6, 2020 Dear OCADFA Members, Third-party External Review I am writing with an urgent request that you attend the Faculty and Staff Townhall this Thursday. It will provide an update on the third-party external review and the 2020-21 operating budget. Thursday Oct. 8, 3:30PM – 4:45 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://ocadu.zoom.us/j/83519637800?pwd=ZEdsMUVuNWM0SitOU3RaQlFHYnhMUT09 OCAD U hired …Continue Reading
Sept 7, 2020 Dear OCADFA members, Happy Labour Day! Our holiday that celebrates the workers’ movement for better working conditions and better pay was earned by the organizing and determined fightback of workers who’ve come before us. A struggle that connect labour rights to human rights and social justice. Specifically, the holiday commemorates the campaign …Continue Reading
Dear colleagues: some notes on recent communications from Administration: Accessibility & Workload OCADFA resoundingly supports Administration’s recent communication that outlines the need to make course materials accessible for our students. However, there are some concerns that arise from Admin’s communication on this issue. In an email sent to all faculty on August 10th, the VPAP …Continue Reading