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No Reinstatement for Mary Warner
Readers of the CAUT Bulletin over the past decade will be familiar with the case of former Brock University employee Mary Warner. Mrs. Warner, a secretary in the history department at Brock for 15 years, gave evidence to the university's […]
01-12-1997
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Highlights of the 43rd Council Meeting
Approved: Model Clause on Openness and Transparency. An initiative of the Collective Bargaining & Economic Benefits Committee, the model clause was derived from the CAUT policy approved in 1995. The purpose of the clause is to acknowledge the understanding of […]
01-12-1997
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The Evolving Nature of Post-Secondary Education
Delivering Distance Education Distance education, off-campus instruction, distributed learning programs -- such terms are occurring with increasing frequency in academic literature. Such programs have expanded rapidly in the last few years and the trend is likely to continue as the […]
01-12-1997
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L’accès aux études supérieures compromis?
Hausse des frais de scolarité Les étudiants du secteur postsecondaire subissent les contrecoups de la hausse des frais de scolarité, une dure réalité qui augmente leur taux d'endettement. Parallèlement à cette situation, les inscriptions dans les universités diminuent. Un récent […]
02-11-1997
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L’objectif d’une université — pas facile à reproduire
À certains égards, par contre, on peut décrire statistiquement la réussite d'une université à réaliser sa mission. Ainsi, une université qui cherche à augmenter le nombre d'étudiants à faibles revenus utilisera des statistiques, parmi d'autres indicateurs, pour déterminer si elle […]
02-11-1997
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Énoncé de principes sur les indicateurs de rendement
En novembre 1996, le Conseil de l'Acppu a approuvé un énoncé de principes sur les indicateurs de rendement. Des extraits sont reproduits ci-dessous. Le document intégral est disponible sur le site W3 de l'ACPPU : www.caut.ca 8) L'association des professeurs […]
02-11-1997
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Si seulement les poissons pouvaient parler
Le présent article fait suite à celui de Matthew Kerby paru dans l'édition de septembre du Bulletin. Selon M. H. Sadar, cette question complexe mérite une analyse plus objective. Après avoir expliqué comment les fonctionnaires sont nommés à des postes […]
02-11-1997
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Are Rising Tuition Fees Squeezing Out Students?
The harsh reality of rising tuition fees is taking its toll on post-secondary students as student debt rises and enrolments decline. A recent article, by Statistics Canada analyst Don Little,1 has fuelled a debate focusing on the complex relationship between […]
02-11-1997
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CAUT Lobbies Over Changes to CPP
Reading Bill C-2 In late September, the federal government tabled Bill C-2 to amend the Canada Pension Plan Act. The bill proposes a wide range of changes to the CPP. Overview Bill C-2 is the result of the latest federal/provincial […]
01-11-1997
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The Subtleties of Silence Can Be Deafening
Social justice debates should not be derailed by inappropriate use of silencing rhetoric. "You are silencing me." This vague rhetoric is infinitely adaptable. It can be used both to challenge oppression and to perpetrate it. We would all condemn some […]
01-11-1997
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The Goal of a University Not Easily Captured by PIs
Canada's social and economic well-being depends on a broadly accessible system of higher education. Canadians have therefore shown a strong historic commitment to a well-funded system of public higher education. Universities must be accountable for the use of public funds. […]
01-11-1997
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If Performance Indicators Are Imposed on You
The great danger of Performance Indicators is that they will be used to attack departments, faculties, and individuals. This checklist gives information useful in discussing, negotiating, and (if need be) fighting against performance indicators (PIs); and advice on actions you […]
01-11-1997