Controversial University Governance Bill Passes Second Reading
Created 24 February 2012 00:02
Proposed legislation that would limit the role of certain faculty and staff members in university, college and institute governance jumped…
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Higher Education Funding to Drop 2.2% Over Next Three Years
Created 21 February 2012 14:02
While other provinces are increasing support to post-secondary institutions and expanding higher education opportunities, the Government of BC’s 2012 Budget…
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Profs’ Priorities
Created 11 December 2011 00:12
Imagine that the provincial government wanted to make a new investment in BC’s post-secondary educational system — an additional $15…
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Bill 18 Would Limit Faculty Role in Governance
Created 9 December 2011 00:12
Surprise amendments to the University Act that were introduced by the provincial government on November 3rd significantly challenge the role…
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Under Daddy’s Thumb: Bargaining in the Public Sector
Created 7 October 2011 13:10
Stripped of its technical details, bargaining is about creating and maintaining a relationship. The two sides need each other, and…
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CUFA BC Presentation Notes to the 2011 Pre-Budget Consultations
Created 15 September 2011 01:09
Presentation Notes to the Pre-Budget Consultations of the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services September 15, 2011 Introduction Good…
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CUFA BC Launches Member Survey
Created 6 September 2011 13:09
The provincial organization representing professors, librarians, instructors and other academic staff at BC’s public research and doctoral universities today announced…
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Profs Hope for Early Meeting with New Premier to Discuss “Family First” Agenda
Created 2 March 2011 10:03
VANCOUVER – The organization representing professors and other academic staff at BC’s doctoral universities today congratulated Premier-designate Christy Clark on…
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Liberal Leadership Candidates’ Views on Post-Secondary Education
Created 25 February 2011 13:02
On January 17, 2011, the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) issued a questionnaire to BC…
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Questionnarie Responses from NDP Leadership Candidates
Created 23 February 2011 11:02
Responses of BC NDP Leadership Candidates to Seven “Big Questions” in Post-Secondary Education On January 17, 2011, the six candidates…
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