News
Provincial budget implications on retirement-eligible faculty members
April 25, 2019
Last week, UWOFA informed members that Western had invited some faculty members to participate in a voluntary retirement incentive program. It is not a coincidence that this retirement incentive package has emerged on the heels of the recent provincial budget.
Message to members about Western's retirement incentive program
April 18, 2019
On Tuesday a number of UWOFA members received an invitation from Western to participate in a one-time Voluntary Retirement Incentive Window. For those who have received the invitation, UWOFA advises you to consider the offer carefully and assures you that we will make every effort to support members as they consider their offer. In addition to the resources identified by Western in the materials you have received, please feel free to consult Lina Rodriguez, UWOFA's Member Services Officer, or Cindy Cossar-Jones, UWOFA Professional Officer, with any questions you may have.
UWOFA donates to Scholars at Risk program
April 12, 2019
The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association will donate $30,000 over the next three years to support the Western’s Scholars at Risk Committee. This financial contribution marks the second such donation since 2016, bringing the Faculty Association’s total contribution to $60,000. UWOFA members approved the donation in a recent vote.
Postsecondary education needs robust public funding
April 5, 2019
Healthy levels of government funding for post-secondary institutions are crucial to deliver high-quality education to students. At a time when Ontario universities already receive the lowest per-student funding in Canada, UWOFA urges the provincial government not to cut core operating grants for post-secondary schools in the upcoming provincial budget.
Contract faculty members invited to apply for funding
March 28, 2019
Contract faculty members of UWOFA are invited to apply for UWOFA's Contract Faculty Research and Professional Development Fund. The purpose of this funding is to support the participation of UWOFA contract faculty members in professional development activities, academic conferences and research.
Dan Belliveau named 2019 Allan Heinicke Memorial Service Award winner
March 25, 2019
Dan Belliveau, a longstanding active member of the Faculty Association and its current president, has been awarded the 2019 Allan Heinicke Memorial Service Award.
UWOFA members receive CAUT Dedicated Service Award
March 25, 2019
At a membership meeting on Monday, March 25 four UWOFA members received CAUT Dedicated Service Awards for their contributions to the Faculty Association over the years.
Axworthy calls for university engagement
March 13, 2019
It all started when a 17-year-old boy heard Lester B. 'Mike' Pearson, the future Prime Minister of Canada, give a call to use his Canadian education and resources to give back to those who have less. More than 60 years later, Lloyd Axworthy continues to heed that advice.
