If, as a condition of employment, you are required to maintain a certification or license in order to perform your academic duties, you may be eligible for reimbursement of some or all of your licensing or certification fees (Article 22.12.2). Claims for reimbursement must be submitted between November 1 and December 1, 2019. What you need to… Continue reading Important Notice: Claims now being accepted for reimbursement of professional fees
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Arbitrator judges student evaluations inappropriate for tenure and promotion decisions
An arbitrator’s decision at Ryerson University released July 6, 2018 has ordered that student-based evaluations of teaching not be used in tenure and promotion cases, effective immediately. The decision stated that the evaluations “are imperfect at best and downright biased and unreliable at worst”. With respect to the evidence provided Student Evaluations of Teaching (SET)… Continue reading Arbitrator judges student evaluations inappropriate for tenure and promotion decisions
Normal retirement age doesn’t exist any more
Several faculty members were surprised to receive letters at their homes from Connection Point advising them of benefit packages that will expire as they approach “normal retirement age”. The first round of letters contained references to a normal retirement age of 65; the subsequent letters changed this number to 67. The language of “normal retirement… Continue reading Normal retirement age doesn’t exist any more
CWI writes President Stoicheff: Indigenous Women – Tenure and Promotion
The Committee on Women’s Issues, chaired by Susan Fowler-Kerry, continues to work actively to raise awareness about women’s issues at the university. Most recently, they have been engaged in a series of discussions related to evaluations of Indigenous Women on this campus. In an effort to promote transparency and fairness as we embrace diversity and Indigenization,… Continue reading CWI writes President Stoicheff: Indigenous Women – Tenure and Promotion
Discussions Proceeding on Total Rewards Website
Your Benefits Committee and the Grievance Committee raised serious concerns about the issues associated with members gaining access to and possible privacy of information violations on the Total Rewards Website. On September 14, 2017, we sent out an e-Letter explaining our concerns about the scope of rights you were being asked to waive to gain… Continue reading Discussions Proceeding on Total Rewards Website
URGENT NOTICE, BEWARE: “MY TOTAL REWARDS” PROGRAM
The University has contracted with a third party to communicate information about benefits with faculty without notice or explanation to the USFA. Access to the “My Total Rewards” program is available through the employee tab on PAWS. The Association is concerned about the scope of rights members are being asked to waive to gain access… Continue reading URGENT NOTICE, BEWARE: “MY TOTAL REWARDS” PROGRAM
Information regarding management of short-term disability benefits by a private contractor
Effective May 1, 2017, the University contracted a private corporation called Lifemark Health Group to manage our short-term disability benefit. Part of our Salary Continuance Plan provides that the employer will pay faculty members their full salary for the first 90 days of an illness or disability. Members who remain ill or disabled beyond this… Continue reading Information regarding management of short-term disability benefits by a private contractor
It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion: Lunch invitation March 27 or 28, 2017
Today is the best day to start thinking about your promotion/tenure case. You have a lot of resources to help you with your case. If you are planning to go forward for renewal, tenure or promotion this fall, consider joining USFA representatives at the University Club in the Club Room from 11:30 to 1:30 March… Continue reading It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion: Lunch invitation March 27 or 28, 2017
Disclosure requirements for Salary Review ranking and decisions
It has come to our attention that the reporting requirements of the salary review process are not being met. The Collective Agreement requires that Department and College Salary Committees report their rankings, decisions, and reasons to members of their unit. These reports are an important part of ensuring a fair, inclusive, and transparent process. They… Continue reading Disclosure requirements for Salary Review ranking and decisions
FYI: Sun Life drug cards, drug coverage, travel benefits
Learn why you might not be reimbursed for the entire cost of a prescription by not using your Sun Life drug card: The Importance of Using Your Direct-Pay Drug Card Find out how to obtain drug coverage beyond the 34 and 100 day limits normally applied to prescriptions: Obtaining Prescriptions for Extended Leaves Get some… Continue reading FYI: Sun Life drug cards, drug coverage, travel benefits