The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Peter Adams, professor emeritus, honorary degree recipient, and long-time friend of Trent. Professor Adams was the founder of the Department of Geography at Trent University. He was chair in that department from 1968-1977 and remained a professor while also serving as dean of Graduate … Read More
News
Former TUFA member Cristl Verduyn ‘71 Named Member of the Order of Canada
University professor, author, and Trent University alumna Christl Verduyn ‘71 is among the latest inductees named to the Order of Canada. Also a union activist, Professor Verduyn served on the TUFA Executive Committee from 1984-1990 and served as the Faculty Association President for the 1988-1989 academic year. Professor Verduyn was inducted “for her contributions to … Read More
Ontario “free speech” requirements for universities and colleges cause for concern
(Ottawa – August 31, 2018) The government of Ontario’s plan to require the province’s universities and colleges to adopt “free speech” policies and punish those who fail to adhere to the new requirements is an unprecedented interference with institutional autonomy, warns the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). “CAUT has long advocated that campuses must … Read More
TUFA: Scholars At Risk Update
Thanks to the hard work of various faculty and students in addition to the advocacy of TUFA the University has recently joined the Scholar at risk Network. Click here if you want to learn more about the network or want to subscribe to their emails. Together with the Provost, TUFA sponsored a faculty member (Baris … Read More
CAUT report on metrics in the Post-secondary sector
Whether it’s the rankings of universities and colleges, or the bibliometric assessment of research impact, metrics of various types are being wielded by private companies, governments and administrations to measure the performance of institutions, departments and even individual faculty. Controversies over the use — and some say ‘abuse’ — of metrics is now prompting academic … Read More
OCUFA briefing note on Student questionnaires
It is a common practice at universities to have students complete end-of-term questionnaires about their courses and instructors. Sometimes called student evaluations of teaching (SETs) or student questionnaires on courses and teaching (SQCTs), these are often used to make decisions about faculty tenure and promotion without an appreciation of their limitations. These questionnaires could be … Read More
TUFA funding for community initiatives and projects
To enhance TUFA’s capacity to support community and social justice initiatives and projects, the membership charged a subcommittee this year to oversee the Association’s disbursement of funds budgeted for this purpose in the current fiscal year. Applications in support of local cultural, intellectual, educative, community service, humanitarian, and/or social justice events and initiatives will be … Read More
Seasonal Reception December 14th 2017
TUFA SEASONAL CELEBRATION Faculty Social – Wine and Cheese #TUFASocial Please join us in celebrating the season; refreshments and good cheer with your colleagues. This year we are encouraging your cash donations to the Kawartha Food Share and will have a conveniently located donation box. For Every $1 Donated Kawartha Food Share Can Purchase Up … Read More
Solidarity with United Way
Colleagues, TUFA and its retirees have been remarkably receptive to this year’s United Way (UW) charity appeal and we already have 11 TUFA pledges as UW Leaders ($1,200 – $1,499), 3 as Builders ($1,500 – $2,499), and 6 as Patrons (+$2,500). This is especially important in light of the impending layoff of production workers at … Read More
Committees and LTAs
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised of the following: 1. New Executive Committee We are pleased to announce that, as a result of the work of our Nominating and Elections Committee, we have finalized TUFA’s Executive Committee for the coming year. We would like to thank departing Executive Committee members Joanna Freeland, Helen Haines, and James … Read More