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Leaves, Absences, Vacations and Exchanges

The Sabbatical Leave Committee shall be composed of: four (4) members elected by Professors, Librarians, Archivists, and the Curator. The elected Committee members shall serve for three (3) years. No elected member shall be eligible for re-election to the Committee for a subsequent term until one (1) year without service has elapsed. Elections shall take […]

Leaves, Absences, Vacations and Exchanges

On return to the University, the recipient of Sabbatical Leave shall submit a written report to the Provost with copies to the Dean and Head, as well as the Chair of the Sabbatical Leave committee. Such a report shall be submitted within ten (10) weeks of the completion of the leave (i.e., September 8 for […]

Per Course Position Hiring Procedures

Offers of Employment Except in circumstances described in 58.10 (d), the Employer shall e-mail and mail Offers of Employment by the following dates: 15 July for the Fall term, 15 November for the Winter term, 15 March for the Spring Intersession, and 15 April for the Summer Intersession. The Offer of Employment shall include an […]

Workforce Survey

By 30 June 2023, and by 15 March every two (2) years subsequent, Human Resources shall conduct a confidential and mandatory Workforce Survey to gather information for employment equity purposes. (Art. 3.56(a) - MoA April 3, 2023)

University Review Committee Procedures

The URC shall complete its work according to the following schedule: March 31 Tenure/Promotion (Associate Professor) Promotion (Associate Professor) Promotion (Librarian III/Archivist III) Promotion (Instructor II) (Art. 12.41)

University Research Fund

The Employer recognizes the necessity of supporting research at Acadia and has established a fund to support research by faculty members. A sum of $150,000 shall be provided by the Employer for the support of research in each academic year of the Collective Agreement and to be administered as follows. The sum of $150,000 shall […]

University Research Fund

By 31 March, Research and Graduate Studies shall submit a report to the President of the Association outlining the disbursement of funds, specifically: the names of the successful applicants and the dollar value of the awards, the total number of applications, total value requested, the number of successful applicants, and the total amount awarded in […]

Leaves, Absences, Vacations and Exchanges

The Employee shall have to make a formal request prior to 1 April preceding the approved period of Leave for any major changes in the Employee’s plan for Leave. The request shall be addressed to the Dean who shall consult with the Academic Unit. (Art. 24.24)

Academic Unit Scholarly Activities Fund

The Employer recognizes the necessity of supporting Academic Unit scholarly activities that promote Acadia’s role in the academic community and shall allocate Academic Unit Scholarly Activities Funds within the University budget. A sum of $2,250 shall be provided to each Academic Unit and the Research Services Sector each fiscal year (1 April to 31 March […]

Travel and Professional Allowance Fund

For each fiscal year beginning 1 April 2021, the Employer shall provide a sum equal to $2,500 times the number of full-time Employees. These funds are to be used in a manner consistent with responsibilities outlined in Article 17.01 – 17.05. The Travel and Professional Allowance Fund for Full-time Employees shall be divided among Academic […]

University Review Committee Procedures

The URC shall complete its work according to the following schedule: April 15 Promotion (Full Professor) Promotion (Librarian IV/Archivist IV) (Art. 12.41)