Upcoming Dates Trent LTA Caucus Meeting – March 13, 2026 On March 13, TUFA held a meeting of Limited Term Appointment (LTA) members to discuss the university’s financial situation, share updates from recent budget discussions, and identify advocacy priorities ahead of the TUFA General Membership Meeting on March 26. Trent had been facing a projected … Read More
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TUFA Nominations update
Dear Colleagues, Further to our announcement on February 20th opening nominations for positions on TUFA’s 2026/2027 Executive Committee, Prof. Jaime Morales has decided to step down as Treasurer, effective 30 April 2026. Jaime has served TUFA members in this capacity since May 2017 and is owed a huge debt of thanks for his expertise and skillful … Read More
Executive Committee – Call for Nominations
Dear Members, TUFA’s 2025/26 Nominating and Elections Committee is pleased to open nominations (blank nomination form here) for elected positions on the Executive Committee in accordance with Article VIII of TUFA’s Constitution. Contested positions will be decided by election with a mailing date of April 21st. Completed nominations must be received by the Association’s Secretary … Read More
Presentation: Innovative Pedagogy During Crisis
Trent University Faculty Association and Palestinian Students and Scholars At Risk Committee Present: Whatsapp Pedagogy Against Scholasticide: Informal Rigor and Collective Study Under Siege Warfare March 10, 2026 Time: 2 pm EST – 2:45 pm EST Speaker: Dr. Osama T. Jarrar, PhD Department of English – Faculty of Arts Arab American University, Jenin – Palestine … Read More
TUFA News February 17
President’s Message Greetings TUFA Members, Trent’s budget situation remains foremost in TUFA’s advocacy efforts this February. In this message, I’ll offer a brief overview of my request to the Board of Governors at their meeting on February 6, advocacy at the upcoming Senate, and recent changes to university funding in Ontario. At the Board of … Read More
TUFA News January 30, 2026
In Memoriam Professor Emerita Shirley Williams (Migizi Ow Kwe): Residential School Survivor, Teacher and Professor of Anishinaabemowin A scholarly life based on the Seven Grandfather Teachings By David Newhouse Shirley was an extraordinary person. Her legacy persists in every speaker, learner, teacher, and child who will grow up hearing Anishinaabemowin because of her life’s work. … Read More
Building Neuro-Affirming Workplaces in Higher Education: A workshop for TUFA faculty
The TUFA Equity Committee, in conjunction with EHRO, presents: Building Neuro-Affirming Workplaces in Higher Education: A workshop for TUFA faculty (Facilitated by Wendy Morgan, MA-Ed, MA-CP, RP) Friday January 23 2026, 1300 – 1500, SH 104 (Traill Senior Common Room) Registration: This closed workshop is for TUFA faculty members who identify as Au/ADHD (formally or self-diagnosed). … Read More
TUFA News December 19, 2025
TUFA Newsletter Quick Mentions: President’s Message Dear TUFA Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who attended the GMM on Wednesday. You made for a productive meeting, and the Executive is making headway on the four-part motion. I will confirm that President Bruce appreciates having the opportunity to discuss the budget issues with regular TUFA faculty and … Read More
Take Action: Oppose Bill 33 and Protect Ontario’s Public Universities
As you may be aware, the Ontario government has introduced Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, which includes proposed changes that would significantly increase government control over colleges and universities. Despite claims that the Bill will improve transparency, it poses a serious threat to the autonomy of Ontario’s publicly funded postsecondary institutions, … Read More
TUFA Newsletter August 12, 2025
President’s Message In my last newsletter message, I explored workload problems arising from management consultant reviews of universities. In this message, I continue the exploration by looking at a specific type of consultant recommendation to improve efficiency and save money: the centralized service hub. The time to think about the workload implications of centralized service … Read More