Written by Rachel Hurst and Charlene Weaving, this article appears in the Spring 2016 issue of The Beacon Recently, the topic of service has come up for discussion in the StFXAUT; the last issue of The Beacon included the article “The Value of Service,” by Mathias Nilges and the recent Contract & Benefits survey assured […]
Read More »Prepared by Brad Long and appearing in Spring 2016 edition of The Beacon What follows are some general points of information for our members as we head into the upcoming round of collective bargaining to conclude our Fourth Collective Agreement. I am extremely pleased to announce that the Negotiations Team for the StFXAUT will consist […]
Read More »The StFXAUT offers a book prize consisting of a cash award of $200 and a book, selected by the StFXAUT Book Prize Committee, awarded annually at Spring Convocation to two graduating students of high academic standing who demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice advocacy and community development. This year’s winners are Nathan Chiarlitti and Mariah Richard. Please visit this […]
Read More »Written by Susan MacKay, this article originally appeared in the Winter 2016 Edition of The Beacon. On Thursday, November 26, I had the opportunity to participate in the inaugural New Activist Workshop, hosted by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) in Ottawa. Before I reflect on what I learned during the workshop, let me […]
Read More »Written by Cory Bishop, this article originally appeared in the Winter 2016 edition of The Beacon Your StFXAUT Contract and Benefits Committee is pleased to provide a brief update on where we are and where we are going with regard to the upcoming negotiations for the Fourth Collective Agreement. First, a warm thank you to […]
Read More »Written by Brad Long, this article first appeared in the Winter 2016 edition of The Beacon. I’m pleased to once again introduce our quarterly Beacon to all of our members. I hope you find this to be an informative and engaging vehicle for coming together in this collective enterprise we call the StFXAUT. Since our last […]
Read More »This interview was originally published in the Fall 2015 edition of The Beacon. Photo of Christine Johnson. Photo Credit Tammy Briand. The Beacon regularly features interviews with StFX University Alumni on the topic of their relationships with StFXAUT members who challenged, inspired, or helped in some way. This issue’s interview is with Christine Johnson (BSc ‘00). Christine Johnson: […]
Read More »Written by Cory Bishop, this article originally appeared in the Summer 2015 issue of The Beacon. At the 2015 StFXAUT AGM a motion to amalgamate the Handbook Committee and Salary and Benefits Committees was approved. The Committee, composed of Cory Bishop (Biology; Chair), Suzanne van den Hoogen (Library; Secretary), Stephen Finbow (MSCS), Joanne Tompkins (Education), Chris
Read More »Groarke, Leo and Beverly Hamilton. “Doing the PPP: A Skeptical Perspective.” Academic Matters, January 13, 2014. Web.
Read More »CAUT Bulletin “University of Saskatchewan Deal Ends Controversial Tenure Veto” (Volume 61, No 7, September 2014)
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