Thanks to all those who have provided us feedback on the support of faculty research at Trent – everyone else, please keep the comments coming. We will be providing several opportunities for members to discuss specific research-related concerns further with us directly in the coming weeks. Specifically, interested members can join us on the Durham … Read More

CANCELLED ---the Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM)   Dear Colleagues, Consistent with the announcement of the suspension of classes by the Employer, TUFA is cancelling the General Membership meeting and Spring reception scheduled for March 24th. If we do reschedule the meeting, members will be provided with at least 14-day notice, but we are considering … Read More

At our Town Hall for LTA members, held on September 2nd, it was suggested that TUFA host similar meetings on a more regular basis. To this end, we have now scheduled Zoom meetings (open to all LTA members) for September 30th, October 28th, and November 26th. Zoom links for these meetings are included in the … Read More

Queering the Academy community conversation – October 19th (3:30 pm to 5:00 pm) Interested members are encouraged to participate in a virtual conversation: “From Ivory Tower to Rainbow Tower: Proactive Inclusion of Race, Gender and Sexuality in Classroom and Student Services.” This event with Prof. Momin Rahman will explore ways to be inclusive of race, … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We have scheduled our Fall General Membership Meeting (GMM) to begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17th. The meeting will be held virtually and members will be able to participate using the Zoom link provided below.  We are especially pleased to have Jenny Ahn, OCUFA’s new Executive Director, join us for a discussion … Read More

Experiencing Racialization

Following-up on several very productive meetings with LTA members last semester, we have scheduled two more Town Halls this semester. Zoom details have been sent to members, if you haven't received this email please contact the TUFA office. LTA CAUCUS - March 2 beginning at 2:00 pm ET

Dear Colleagues, TUFA’s Executive Committee would appreciate having an opportunity to talk with permanency-track members holding teaching-intensive appointments. Specifically, we want your views on how these positions are working out, how they might be improved through bargaining, and what impact the pandemic is having on those of you holding them. We hope that most of … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We have scheduled our Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) to begin at 9:00 am on Wednesday, March 24th. The meeting will be held virtually and members will be able to participate using the Zoom link sent to members by email.  The Executive Committee has decided to use this meeting as an opportunity to … Read More