More information about the services these Coaches provide can be found here. As was the case for the Winter 2020 term, student feedback through the Universal Student Ratings of Instruction will be collected for Spring/Summer and Fall courses; however, we will only release this feedback to course instructors. 1 Collective Agreement Between The Board of Governors of the University of Calgary and The Graduate Students' Association May 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022 10162 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8E14919FC716234B932F40D73672AFD0>]/Index[10148 28]/Info 10147 0 R/Length 86/Prev 1343482/Root 10149 0 R/Size 10176/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream This Policy is available on our website here, and it will continue to apply to all teaching materials developed and used for remote delivery of Fall 2020 courses. 10148 0 obj <> endobj I could not imagine though going through this with a better group of people – thank you! We will review your individual circumstances, including those with barriers to accessing campus, and evaluate your needs to ensure appropriate accommodation. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact your HR Academic Advisor. Privacy Policy 10175 0 obj <>stream If you have these concerns, please advise your Department Head or Dean so that we can work to assess the best approach to accommodate these issues. Given the complexity of processing pay retroactively, this will take some time, and we want to ensure accuracy. We will be meeting with the Faculty Association again in the fall to discuss further adjustments that may be required to support academic staff as the pandemic continues. A decision on plans for the winter term will be made by September 18, As you may recall, earlier this month I sent you the, In addition, the University’s Intellectual Property Policy has not changed and is in effect. Student technology requirements are also posted, . The current Collective Agreement between the Faculty Association and the Governors of the University of Calgary expires on June 30, 2020; however, we have agreed with the Faculty Association to postpone bargaining until September 2020. Please note that each of these technologies may not be required for every course, and/or may be used in different ways. As course instructors, you may decide on the combination of these technologies that helps you deliver your courses most effectively. We have also agreed with the Faculty Association that all Sessional staff with appointments for the Fall 2020 term who become ill with Covid-19 after the beginning of the Fall 2020 term will continue to receive full salary and benefits for the duration of their illness or until the expiry of the Fall 2020 term, whichever occurs first. I also know that many of you will be worried about future personal assessments during this very odd time. The University of Calgary’s Board of Governors, Human Resources Governance Committee and the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) have ratified a new collective agreement, taking effect May 1, 2020 and expiring Dec. 31, 2022. We are grateful for all the work that you are doing to ensure a positive student and staff experience in the upcoming term. Given the complexity of processing pay retroactively, this will take some time, and we want to ensure accuracy. Collective AgreementIf you have questions regarding the Collective Agreement, faculty, staff, and departments should contact gsahr@ucalgary.ca and students should contact lrc.gsa@ucalgary.ca. A working group co-chaired by the Deputy Provost and Faculty Association representative Francine Smith and including academic staff and representatives of the Faculty Association, is working on recommendations for revisions to the GFC Handbook. As previously noted, IT has bulk-purchased equipment such as webcams and headsets that can now be acquired using the PER (Professional Expense Reimbursement) program. %��������� If you require accommodation for childcare or eldercare obligations, please advise your Department Head or Dean. We know that many of you may be wondering about merit assessment given the pandemic’s impact on your teaching and research. In addition, we hired 10 Learning Technology Coaches to support academic staff in their move to remote course delivery for the Spring/Summer and Fall terms. As such, evaluation criteria are outlined in the, As such, I have requested through the Deans that Faculty Councils update their Faculty Guidelines to ensure their references are up to date and in line with the current Collective Agreement and GFC Handbook; these documents take precedence. Earlier in August I sent an email about technology requirements for students so they can engage successfully in the learning experiences you are planning for the upcoming year. We have been pleased to see a record number of you have been engaging and participating in these courses. I know the past few months has been an exceptionally busy time for everyone – and I acknowledge, recognize, and value the work you have done. Collective Agreements/Terms and Conditions of Employment; TUCFA Collective Agreement & Communication Updates; GFC Handbook; MaPS Terms and Conditions of Employment; AUPE Collective Agreement; GSA Collective Agreement; Labour Relations. The Provost’s Academic Staff Update will be sent throughout the academic year and posted on our website here. We appreciate all that you are doing – and hopefully look forward to seeing you sometime in the near future. We have been pleased to see a record number of you have been engaging and participating in these courses. As previously noted, IT has bulk-purchased equipment such as webcams and headsets that can now be acquired using the PER (Professional Expense Reimbursement) program. I also realize the toll that this has taken on collective and individual mental health. Collective Agreement – July 2019 to … Please note that each of these technologies may not be required for every course, and/or may be used in different ways. As soon as the Faculty Guideline revisions are complete, the updated versions will be posted to replace the existing documents posted here. I am attaching the classroom protocols for those of you teaching face to face this term. %PDF-1.6 %���� As I have noted previously, we have been pleased to see a record number of you have been engaging in these courses, and we hope you will continue to do so. We expect all eligible academic staff members will receive their retro pay on the first pay period in October 2020. Calgary Alberta T2N 1N4 Previous updates can be found here. These dollars will be available to aid with coaching, graduate student support, and for assessment. Please be sure to include the full technology list – or a subset, as appropriate – in your course outline so students can clearly understand the requirements for your course. Indeed, we appreciate and recognize that the principles of academic freedom are part of what enable you to continue to expand and develop your teaching and scholarly work, thereby contributing to the University’s commitment to providing rich, world-class learning experiences and research and scholarship. To support your move to remote course delivery, we provided approximately $300,000 in additional funding for Graduate Assistants in the Winter term, and close to $1,000,000 for the Spring/Summer terms. It is important to be aware that existing Faculty Guidelines are currently undergoing revision, though no substantive changes to the criteria are being made at this time. As soon as the Faculty Guideline revisions are complete, the updated versions will be posted to replace the existing documents posted, With regards to the Fall Term, all teaching plans were submitted by the Deans as requested by May 31, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Tuition Support Application for Academic Courses, Collective Agreements/Terms and Conditions of Employment, TUCFA Collective Agreement & Communication Updates, Heads, Associate Deans, and Equivalents Program, Custom Programming, Facilitation and Consulting Services, Respect in the Workplace: A Culture of Collegiality, Workplace Diversity and Employment Equity, Workplace Diversity and Employment Equity Strategy, GFC Academic Staff Criteria and Processes Handbook. The Taylor Institute will continue to provide significantly expanded course offerings related to remote delivery of courses. Thank you to those who attended the recent Town Hall for academic staff, where we discussed actions taken and plans to address and respond to the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on University operations, academic staff, and course delivery. Feedback will not be released to department heads, associate deans or deans unless you, as the course instructor, provide prior approval. We ask for your attention to the protocols in ensuring a healthy environment for all. Interest Arbitration Award: 1.7% across-the-board increase. Collective Agreement Between The Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and The Governors of the University of Calgary July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017