LCFA Negotiations Committee Election Results
LCFA Negotiations Committee Election Results
On behalf of the Nomination Committee we would like to thank everyone who ran for this years Negotiations Committee. We would also like to thank all those who came out to support the committee by voting.
The Results of the elections are as follows.
Ryan Kaupp was affirmed as VP Negotiations and Welfare
Jeff Hamilton was affirmed as Constituency 1 rep
Ron Papp was affirmed as Constituency 2 rep
Gordon Cox was affirmed as Constituency 4 rep
Nichole Covey was elected as the Sessional/Term Certain/DL rep
A by-election will be held in the new year to fill the vacant positions.
LCFA Negotiations Committee Election Reminder
LCFA Negotiations Committee Election Reminder
I would like to remind you of the election for the Lethbridge College Faculty Association Negotiating team. The nomination meeting will take place Monday November 18th at 4:30 PM in room IB1103. The only thing on the agenda will be a call for nominations from the floor, voting will be opened immediately after final call.
Voting hours following the meeting are from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Tuesday Nov 19th, and Wednesday Nov 20th. Results will be circulated shortly thereafter.
In advance of our upcoming election for the negotiating committee I would like to share with you that Ryan Kaupp has agreed to step down from his position as VP Administration to run for the position of VP Negotiations and Welfare. Ryan has selflessly agreed to let his name stand since no other candidates had come forward at that time and he recognizes the importance of the portfolio. This will create an opening on our executive team which will require another election in the future.
On behalf of faculty I would like to thank all those who served on this negotiating committee for their time and energy. Join me in thanking your representatives Ryan Kaupp, Dic Charge, Brenda Brandley, Leslie McCoy, Rosemary Shannon, and James Moore. A special thanks to Kerry Edwards for two terms as the VP Negotiations and Welfare.
See you Monday!
Kevin Wiber
President, Lethbridge College Faculty Association
Instructor Center for Trades
Automotive Service Technician / Heavy Equipment Technician
403-320-3202 ext. 3264 or 3219
3000 College Drive S., Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6
Call for Nominations to sit on the Negotiations Committee
Call for Nominations to sit on the Negotiations Committee
Are you interested in sitting on the Negotiations Committee?
With the ratification of our new collective agreement the current negotiations committee will be dissolved.
The search for a new committee is on. Nominations are being taken now. Please submit your name and include the constituency you will be representing to mike.mayo@lethbridgecollege.ca to be added to the ballot.
A short meeting to accept calls from the floor followed by the election will be held on Monday Nov 18th, 2019 in room IB1103 @ 4:30 pm.
Voting for this election will continue Tuesday Nov 19th, 2019 and Wednesday Nov 20th, 2019 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in room PA2108 with results circulated shortly thereafter.
Qualifications to serve on the Negotiations Committee:
Nominees for the Negotiations Committee must be Continuing Academic Staff Members from the constituencies they wish to represent. In the event no representative is elected from within a constituency a faculty member from outside the constituency may be elected to represent that constituency
Term Certain or Casual Academic Staff Members are eligible to be nominated to represent all Casual and Term Certain members. In the event that no Term Certain or Casual Academic Staff Members let their names stand, Continuing Academic Staff Members may run for this position.
No individual shall serve as a constituency representative on both the Executive Council and Negotiating Committee, and no Executive officer shall serve as a constituency representative.
If a negotiating term is extended beyond the original term of a negotiations constituency representative and that person is subsequently elected to another position, that member may hold both positions until negotiations conclude.
Composition of the Committee is as follows:
Ten (10) positions:
VP Negotiations (Chair)
President (ex-officio)
Faculty Relations Officer (ex-officio)
Seven (7) Staff Members elected for two variable-length terms
Six (6) Continuing Full Time or Continuing Part Time Faculty Members representing constituency areas
One (1) member at large representing non-continuing Faculty.
One term of office will run from twenty working days following the final signing of a Collective Agreement, and will continue until twenty working days after the final signing of the subsequent Collective Agreement.
Mandate of the Negotiations Committee
The Negotiating Committee shall be the sole negotiator of the Collective Agreement. It shall prepare proposals for collective bargaining as they, acting on behalf of faculty, deem fit. Such agreement is subject to approval by the Executive Council and ratification by the Association membership
The Negotiating Committee shall represent the Association to the Board of Governors on all matters concerning collective bargaining.
The Negotiating Committee shall make recommendations to Executive Council on all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment.
Method Of Selection
Faculty members in each constituency area will elect their own Executive Council Constituency Representatives.
One term-certain or casual faculty member shall be elected from the membership at large to represent term-certain and casual faculty members.
At least three and no more than four (4) members should be selected in any one election.
Elections will be held within 20 working days following the final signing of a Collective Agreement. Days in June, July, and August are not considered working days for this purpose.
Terms Of Office
Each member shall be elected for two terms of office corresponding to the lengths of two Collective Agreements.
Terms of office of all individuals on the Negotiations Committee will run from twenty working days following the final signing of a Collective Agreement, and will continue until twenty working days after the final signing of the subsequent Collective Agreement.
Generally one-half (1/2) of the members will be replaced at each election to ensure continuity.
Operational policies
The Chairperson of this Committee is the Vice-President, Negotiations and Welfare.
The Negotiating Committee shall initiate and conduct negotiations.
The committee shall obtain approval of any negotiated agreement from the Executive Council and then obtain ratification from the Association membership.
The Negotiating Committee shall be guided by the wishes and advice of the faculty in all matters of negotiations.
Members starting negotiations of a Collective Agreement will continue to negotiate or arbitrate until the Collective Agreement is ratified or until they resign.
The Negotiating Committee chair shall keep association members informed of their progress in negotiating with the Board.
Vice-President, Negotiations and Welfare
This election will also replace Kerry Edward as Vice President Negotiations and Welfare.
The role of the Vice-President, Negotiations and Welfare is as follows:
Be the official spokesperson for the Association in all matters related to the process of negotiating and interpreting the Collective Agreement, after being given the mandate by the Executive Council.
Appoint a spokesperson when appropriate.
Attend meetings of the Executive Council and of the Executive Officers.
Chair the Negotiating and Grievance Committees.
Submit an official year-end report of activities for the Annual General Meeting.
Sit as a voting member on the following committees:
Negotiating Committee
Grievance Committees
Faculty Professional Development Committee
Attend Joint LC/LCFA Officers’ meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Council or the President.
Educate newly elected members of the Negotiations Committee on the language and history of the Collective Agreement and on Grievance and Negotiations procedures.
Monitor issues related to the Collective Agreement and work with the Negotiations Committee members and representatives of Administration to seek solutions.
Thank you for your interest in participating in your Lethbridge College Faculty Association.
Nominations for ACIFA Awards are Now Open!
Nominations for ACIFA Awards are Now Open!
Nominating is easier than ever!
Information and nomination submissions are now available online at https://www.acifa.ca/copy-of-conference-awards. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2019/2020 awards and a chance to win!
Eligibility
This award is open to all members of the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association (ACIFA). The research project may span part or all of the current academic year but must not exceed that time limit.
The Selection Process
Four members, selected on an annual basis from and by the Professional Affairs Committee of ACIFA, will select the final award winner from the nominees submitted by the local faculty associations. The local faculty association judging committees are to be selected and structured by the local faculty association as they deem appropriate for their association.
An effort will be made where possible to avoid assigning committee members to adjudicate applications from members from their own institution in the event of a perceived or real conflict of interest. To protect fairness and impartiality of the review process, committee members have a responsibility to recuse themselves from the process in the event of a perceived or real conflict of interest. In the event of a member recusing themselves, the remaining three (3) members will be permitted to make the final selection, with the input of the PAC Chair (if required).
Mutual Obligations
ACIFA will
Award the winner of the ACIFA Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award with $1000 on behalf of the Edmonton Millwoods Lions Club.
Fund the winner’s conference registration, accommodations, and travel expenses for the year in which the research project presentation is given.
Make an announcement regarding the award in the ACIFA newsletter and on the ACIFA website.
The Award Winner will be expected to
Attend the ACIFA Annual Conference to accept the Award.
Submit for publication in the ACIFA newsletter a description of the innovation and its successful implementation before the end of the year in which the Award was won.
Present their winning submission in a session at the ACIFA Annual Conference the year following the research project’s completion.
Application Dates
November 30, 2019 - Applications must be submitted electronically to ACIFA by midnight.
January 2020 - The ACIFA Awards Committee or ACIFA Office will notify the award winner.
The award is sponsored and administered by: ACIFA and
The Edmonton Millwoods Lions Club
For all the latest information from ACIFA please click the Newsletter button below for additional information.
Call for Submissions for the 2020 ACIFA Conference
Call for Submissions for the 2020 ACIFA Conference
Keyano College is looking for individuals interested in presenting at the 2020 ACIFA Conference, are you interested?
Alberta Colleges & Institutes Faculties Association
2020 Annual Spring Conference – May 10 to May 12, 2020
Theme Strands:
Who Owns the Classroom?
Internationalization
The State of Higher Education
Hosted by the Keyano College Faculty Association
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2019
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE APPLY EARLY
You will be notified by mid-January about the status of your proposal
The Call for Submissions Form is available on the ACIFA website: https://www.acifa.ca/acifa-conference Submit your proposal to admin@acifa.ca.
For all the latest information from ACIFA please click the Newsletter button below for additional information.
Ratification Vote Results
LCFA Ratification Results
Good Day,
The LCFA would like to thank everyone who came out and voted during yesterdays ratification vote on the 2018-2020 Collective Agreement.
With over 85% support faculty have decided to accept and ratify the Collective Agreement as proposed.
Lethbridge College will hold their ratification vote at their next board meeting; if successful both parties will sign this contract and bargaining for this agreement will conclude.
Once the contract has been signed elections will be held to replace the outgoing negotiations committee.
Questions, comments, or concerns about the new contract can be brought to the LCFA.
Monday Oct 21st, 2019 - Ratification Vote Information
Ratification Vote
When: Monday Oct 21st, 2019
Where: PA2110
Between: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2018-2020 Collective Agreement Ratification Vote:
We have been fielding concerns in the faculty office about our date for the contract ratification falling on federal election day, Oct 21st. While we did make a mistake booking the date we feel we should be OK. The vote does not require you attend another meeting, simply stop by the Prairie room between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, ask any questions you might have, drop your ballot in the box and carry on.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Ratification Vote - Oct 21st, 2019
Ratification Vote
When: Monday Oct 21st, 2019
Where: PA2110
Between: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2018-2020 Collective Agreement Ratification Vote:
Your opportunity to vote on the Collective Agreement for the 2018-2020 contract between Lethbridge College and the LCFA will take place on Monday Oct 21st, 2019. This vote does not require quorum to pass. Voting will done between 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Negotiations Committee members will be available to answer questions.
Questions about the new contract can be referred to the LCFA office.
By-Election Reminder
Constituency 4 - Voting
Reminder
Elections for Constituency 4 are currently under way Monday Oct 7th, 2019 and Tuesday Oct 8th, 2019 in the FA offices (PA2108) from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Edith Olson is running to be the Constituency 4 representative.
Please feel free to stop by and cast your vote if you are a member of constituency 4.
Constituency 4 according to our By-laws is comprised of the following areas:
Agricultural Technology
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Conservation Enforcement Correctional Centre
Correctional Studies Criminal Justice – Policing Environmental Assessment & Restoration
Fish & Wildlife Technology Justice Studies
Natural Resource Compliance
Police Recruit Training Renewal Resource Management
Ratification Vote - Update
Ratification Vote - Update
Unable to hold Ratification Vote:
Due to low faculty participation at last nights ratification vote no vote was held.
Our bylaws state that 50 members must be present to hold a ratification vote in order to meet quorum, this was not achieved. As a result another meeting will be scheduled where quorum minimums are not required for a vote. No matter how larger or small the turn out at this next meeting; those present will determine the outcome of the ratification vote.
Further information about this meeting will be circulated once it has been scheduled.
LCFA General Meeting Rescheduled for Oct 3rd, 2019
LCFA General Meeting Update
Lethbridge College Faculty Association General Meeting - Update
Due to recent events the LCFA General Meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday Oct 3rd, 2019.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
When:
Thursday Oct 3rd, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
Where:
Room IB1103
Topics that will be discussed include:
International Students Presentation - Catherine Wilde
President Report – Kevin Wiber
FPDC Report
ELT Report
Board Report
Ron MacDonald Grant
McKinnon Report
ACIFA Report
V.P Administration - Ryan Kaupp
Safety Committee Update
PSC Report
Finance - Cheryl Meheden
Financial Report
V.P. Negotiations - Kerry Edwards
Negotiations Update
Welfare Update
By-laws Committee Update
New Business
By-Elections - Donna Kalau
Ratification Vote
Please see attached for agenda and minutes from the May 2019 annual general meeting.
ACIFA 2020 Conference - Request for Presenters
ACIFA 2020 Request for Presenters
On behalf of ACIFA and Keyano College Faculty Association:
Keyano College Faculty Association and ACIFA are looking for individuals interested in presenting at the May 2020 ACIFA Conference held at the Jasper Park Lodge.
The conference will run from Monday May 11th, 2020 until Tuesday May 12th, 2020.
Submission Deadline is December 1, 2019
For more information please contact the ACIFA office:
Email: admin@acifa.ca
Phone: 780-423-4440.
Please see the attached form to submit your request.
LCFA General Meeting Sept 30th, 2019 - Rescheduled
LCFA General Meeting Update
Lethbridge College Faculty Association General Meeting - Update
Due to recent events the LCFA General Meeting scheduled for Monday September 30th, 2019 is cancelled and will be rescheduled for later this week. An email with a new date and time will be circulated shortly.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
When:
TBD
Where:
TBD
Topics that will be discussed include:
International Students Presentation - Catherine Wilde
President Report – Kevin Wiber
FPDC Report
ELT Report
Board Report
Ron MacDonald Grant
McKinnon Report
ACIFA Report
V.P Administration - Ryan Kaupp
Safety Committee Update
PSC Report
Finance - Cheryl Meheden
Financial Report
V.P. Negotiations - Kerry Edwards
Negotiations Update
Welfare Update
By-laws Committee Update
New Business
By-Elections - Donna Kalau
Ratification Vote
Please see attached for agenda and minutes from the May 2019 annual general meeting.
LCFA General Meeting Announcement - Sept 30th, 2019
LCFA General Meeting Announcement
Lethbridge College Faculty Association General Meeting
Please join us for an LCFA General Meeting.
When:
Monday September 30th, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
Where:
IB1104
Topics that will be discussed include:
International Students Presentation - Catherine Wilde
President Report – Kevin Wiber
FPDC Report
ELT Report
Board Report
Ron MacDonald Grant
McKinnon Report
ACIFA Report
V.P Administration - Ryan Kaupp
Safety Committee Update
PSC Report
Finance - Cheryl Meheden
Financial Report
V.P. Negotiations - Kerry Edwards
Negotiations Update
Welfare Update
By-laws Committee Update
New Business
By-Elections - Donna Kalau
Ratification Vote
Please see attached for agenda and minutes from the May 2019 annual general meeting.
President's Newsletter - Sept 2019
LCFA President's Newsletter
Septermber Newsletter
I hope this newsletter finds you settled into the routine you are comfortable with. Hopefully the changes and turmoil those changes create are behind us and we can look forward to dealing with new challenges as we go forward.
Please plan to attend the information session this Thursday September 26th at 4:20 in IB1103 concerning the proposed contract. Mike has sent out information around the contract language and Kerry and members of the committee will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. The ratification vote will occur at the general meeting September 30th.
The big news around the province of course is the MacKinnon report and the implications to post-secondary education. The report seems to suggest there are potentially too many institutions in the province and our spending per Full Time Equivalent Student is higher than comparable provinces. In addition the report singles out high administration costs in the province compared to BC and Ontario. The end result is every institution in the province is looking at how they compare to other institutions and preparing to defend their position in the province. Casual conversations with Lethbridge College Administration suggest they are comfortable with the fiscal restraint we have demonstrated and the understanding of how our unique programming fits in the province. I was able to speak briefly with Minister Nicholaides Executive Assistant during their visit and he seemed to echo those sentiments saying “we appreciate that Lethbridge College gets it, we don’t need 18 universities in the province”. ACIFA is promoting a letter writing campaign aimed at providing a faculty position on several issues important to us, we can supply you with the ACIFA talking points if you wish. The LCFA executive council have elected to attempt to speak with our local MLA’s directly if possible. We are inviting them to visit with representatives of AUPE, the Students Association and the Faculty Association to discuss the issues each thinks may impact future decisions in our area. I have also reached out to the College administration and asked if we could develop our strategies moving forward together.
Please see a report on the web site concerning a meeting both Cheryl and I attended July 31st with Minister Nicholaides. Minister Nicholaides wrapped up that meeting by sharing the Governments key priorities.
#1 Transformative change to perception to encourage skilled trades and apprenticeship. The government is concerned retirements of a large number of an identifiable generation will result in a serious shortage of skilled trades. They do want to look at the apprenticeship model for efficiencies including more training at the high school level, and expanding the apprenticeship principles to other areas.
#2 Connection to labor market needs and demands, tied to job placement.
#3 International students. The government sees international students as an opportunity to attract the best and brightest from all over the world to Alberta. They see international students as responsive to labor market needs by leading to citizenship. Minister Nicholaides pointed out Alberta is way behind other jurisdictions in terms of numbers of international students.
I will be happy to answer questions around that meeting at the general meeting September 30th.
One portion of the minister’s statements at that meeting referred to the International students in the province. The province sees a great opportunity in international students. They see the best and brightest attending our institutions and finding homes in our province to follow. As faculty we understand there are concerns around increasing numbers, Lethbridge College has been trying very hard to address the concerns and put appropriate supports in place for students and faculty. We have invited Catherine Wilde to speak at the general meeting on the college efforts in this area.
The Ron MacDonald fund is strong, Thank You to Linda Sprinkle for her management of the fund in support of students in need. There will be fund raising in support of the fund including a used book sale December 12th. Please contact Mike in the Faculty office if you have books to donate and watch for more details as the date approaches.
See you at the Information session Thursday September 26th in IB1103 at 4:20
And again
At The General Meeting Monday September 30th in IB1103 at 4:15
Please visit www.lcfa.ca for the latest news and updates from the LCFA office.
Kevin Wiber
President, Lethbridge College Faculty Association
Instructor Center for Trades
Automotive Service Technician / Heavy Equipment Technician
403-320-3202 ext. 3264 or 3219
3000 College Drive S., Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6
Call for Nominations - General Meeting By-Election
On Behalf of the Nominations Committee
Hello to the LCFA Membership.
The results of the election held in May 2019 left us with two open positions to be filled resulting in an upcoming bi-election. Currently a Constituency #4 representative is needed along with a member for the Bylaws Committee.
Eligibility to be a Constituency #4 representative includes being a member of Constituency #4, and being a member in good standing.
Eligibility for a position on the Bylaws Committee includes being a member in good standing and having completed at least one term on a standing committee which includes negotiations committee or LCFA executive.
If you know someone who may be willing to serve in either of these capacities, please put their name forward to Mike or myself.
The bi-election will be held at the September 30th LCFA meeting.
Voting will take place Sept 30th, 2019 (at the end of the meeting) - Oct 3rd, 2019 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm).
Donna Kalau, CCYC, BSW, M.Ed
Instructor
Child and Youth Care Program
Ph. 403-320-3202 ext 5546 Fax 1-888-981-3924
3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6
ACIFA - Sept 2019 Newsletter
For the latest information from ACIFA please click the link below.
Proposed Collective Agreement Information Session
Proposed Collective Agreement Information Session
Sept 26th, 2019
Room: IB1103
Time: 4:20
On Behalf of the LCFA Negotiations Committee
Faculty members are invited to participate in an information session for the proposed new collective agreement between the LCFA and Lethbridge College. This information session is designed to highlight changes to the collective agreement while providing a forum for members to discuss and review it.
Ratification for the new collective agreement will be held at the September 30th, 2019 general meeting. Information for the general meeting will be circulated prior to the event.
Sessional/Casual Statement
On Behalf of Administration and LCFA
There seems to be some confusion concerning the expectations for sessional (casual) instructors. Sessional instructors are expected to perform all the functions associated with preparation, delivery and assessment. Where possible sessional instructors should meet with their associate dean or dean to clarify these expectations. This includes attendance at department and center meetings where this information is often shared. However the college understands sessional instructors are not necessarily on campus during regular hours and may have other obligations, therefore attendance at meetings may not always be possible.
Volunteers Requested
Volunteers Requested
Ad-Hoc committee
On Behalf of Melanie Hamilton
Hello Faculty,
As you may or may not be aware, the incidences of "Contract Cheating" in post-secondary education are on the rise. Basically, contract cheating is defined as: another person than the student completing the work (paid or unpaid) on the student's behalf for a course.
According to the research, there has been an insurgence of contract cheating in Canada and Canada is tied with the UK for second place in the world for students who placed online orders for papers or assignments in the past few years.
The International Centre for Academic Integrity (ICAI) has created the International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating. The intent of the day is to create awareness for students to understand why they should not participate in contract charing and for staff to prevent and deal with this new type of cheating.
We are looking for a faculty member to volunteer to sit on the planning committee for this event, which will take place this year on Oct 16 from 11am-2pm in the Center Core. The time commitment for this committee should be minimal (between 4-6 hours) between now and Oct 16th.
If you are interesting, please contact me via email: melanie.hamilton@lethbridgecollege.ca
If you have any questions about contract cheating and strategies to prevent stop by the office or email me and we will set up a time to chat.
Mel
Melanie Hamilton MN, RN
Educational Development Specialist
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
Vice-Chair SoTL Canada
403-320-3202 ext. 5409
3000 College Drive S., Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6