Committees
The work of UWOFA is guided by the expertise of its member volunteers who make up 9 standing committees.
This committee represents the interests of contract faculty at the University of Western Ontario and within the Faculty Association. Contract faculty include full-time members of UWOFA on limited term contracts, some of whom have permanent status, and part-time members on limited-duties contracts and standing appointments. The committee monitors issues of concern related to contract faculty members and works to promote solidarity and understanding among contract faculty and between contract faculty and the larger UWOFA community.
Committee Chairs
This committee represents the interests of contract faculty at the University of Western Ontario and within the Faculty Association. Contract faculty include full-time members of UWOFA on limited term contracts, some of whom have permanent status, and part-time members on limited-duties contracts and standing appointments. The committee monitors issues of concern related to contract faculty members and works to promote solidarity and understanding among contract faculty and between contract faculty and the larger UWOFA community.
Committee Chairs
This committee develops strategies for UWOFA’s communication with members, the university community, and the broader public. Committee members work on strategies to support UWOFA’s advocacy campaigns and increase engagement with the membership.
Committee Chairs
- Jana Seijts (Communications)
- David Heap (Mobilization and Organizing, currently on leave)
This committee develops strategies for UWOFA’s communication with members, the university community, and the broader public. Committee members work on strategies to support UWOFA’s advocacy campaigns and increase engagement with the membership.
Committee Chairs
- Jana Seijts (Communications)
- David Heap (Mobilization and Organizing, currently on leave)
This committee manages the DTSP, and where needed reviews cases for program eligibility. The committee monitors the financial health of the program based on financial reports from Western University.
Committee Chair
This committee manages the DTSP, and where needed reviews cases for program eligibility. The committee monitors the financial health of the program based on financial reports from Western University.
Committee Chair
This committee is responsible for monitoring UWOFA’s internal operations, matters of the Collective Agreement and broader University practices, in relation to issues of concern about equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This includes, but is not limited to those covered by the protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Within the parameters of UWOFA’s work the committee helps to foster a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace community, promote the advancement of EDIA and non-discrimination and promote open and transparent information sharing about EDIA issues.
Committee Chair
This committee is responsible for monitoring UWOFA’s internal operations, matters of the Collective Agreement and broader University practices, in relation to issues of concern about equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This includes, but is not limited to those covered by the protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Within the parameters of UWOFA’s work the committee helps to foster a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace community, promote the advancement of EDIA and non-discrimination and promote open and transparent information sharing about EDIA issues.
Committee Chair
This committee is responsible for upholding the negotiated rights of UWOFA and its members. The committee assists members with workplace issues covered in the Collective Agreements.
Committee Chairs
- Steven Laviolette (Chair)
- Marisa Tippett (Associate Grievance Officer)
This committee is responsible for upholding the negotiated rights of UWOFA and its members. The committee assists members with workplace issues covered in the Collective Agreements.
Committee Chairs
- Steven Laviolette (Chair)
- Marisa Tippett (Associate Grievance Officer)
This committee presents candidates to sit on UWOFA’s Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee consists of the immediate past president, who chairs the committee; the vice-president; one other member of the Board of Directors; and at least three other UWOFA members who are not members of the Board of Directors. At least one member of the committee shall be a librarian or archivist.
Committee Chair
This committee presents candidates to sit on UWOFA’s Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee consists of the immediate past president, who chairs the committee; the vice-president; one other member of the Board of Directors; and at least three other UWOFA members who are not members of the Board of Directors. At least one member of the committee shall be a librarian or archivist.
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This committee monitors policies and procedures related to pensions and benefits for UWOFA members with a view to identifying issues of concern, assisting with the development of bargaining goals and proposals and provide pension and benefits related assistance to members.
Committee Chair
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This committee monitors policies and procedures related to pensions and benefits for UWOFA members with a view to identifying issues of concern, assisting with the development of bargaining goals and proposals and provide pension and benefits related assistance to members.
Committee Chair
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This committee develops, reviews, and revises UWOFA policies and bylaws for approval by the Board of Directors and the members
Committee Chair
- Shawn Hendrikx (chair)
This committee develops, reviews, and revises UWOFA policies and bylaws for approval by the Board of Directors and the members
Committee Chair
- Shawn Hendrikx (chair)
This committee provides critical analysis of Western’s finances and the salary structures pertaining to UWOFA’s bargaining units to support educational campaigns and the development of bargaining goals and proposals. It also provides assistance to members with salary-related questions or concerns.
Committee Chair
This committee provides critical analysis of Western’s finances and the salary structures pertaining to UWOFA’s bargaining units to support educational campaigns and the development of bargaining goals and proposals. It also provides assistance to members with salary-related questions or concerns.
Committee Chair
In addition to internal committees, UWOFA also appoints representatives to a variety of other committees on which the employer and/or other groups on campus are represented.
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- Melody Viczko (Chair)
- Melody Viczko (Chair)
- Jack Scott (Lecturer Observer)
- Roxanne Isard (Librarians and Archivists Observer)
- Jack Scott (Lecturer Observer)
- Roxanne Isard (Librarians and Archivists Observer)
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