August 23, 2010

The Weekly Bulletin

MRFA Faculty Centre

Sandwiches are now being served in the Faculty Centre. Coffee, drinks, and snacks also available. Hot lunches will begin September 7 and our first Attitude Adjustment will be September 10 at 3:30.

Robert's Rules of Order

This parliamentary procedures seminar will have a special focus on GFC needs and is open to faculty and administration. The Registration deadline is August 25, and there is a maximum of 50 participants. September 1, 2010 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm (lunch provided). Read More. To Register for Workshop #179 go to: http://notesweb.mtroyal.ca/ADC/ADCWorkshops.nsf?open&login     or contact the ADC at: nfunke@mtroyal.ca or 403-440-6042

Department Communicators Brunch Session

For all current department communicators. August 25, 9:00 - 10:30am in the faculty centre. Read More.

TRIAD Kick Off Day

Come get involved and connected to build the Mount Royal Community. August 26, 8:30am-1:00pm in Ross Glen Hall.  It's not too late to register!  Read More.

 Ethics Review for Course Based Student Research

“As many of you may remember from June, we are launching a new process to address ethical review for student research that occurs within courses…” Read More.

An information session about this process will be held: Tuesday, August 24, from 10 -11 a.m., Room T107. Register for Workshop #3 or contact the ADC at: 403-440-6449 or mciupak@mtroyal.camailto:nfunke@mtroyal.ca

5th Annual Big Bike BBQ

Come out to cheer on the Big Bike riders at the Big Bike BBQ which supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Tickets are 5$ if pre-purchased at the bookstore or 8$ if purchased at the BBQ. Read More

Proposal Deadline EXTENDED, Centennial Symposium

Centennial Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commemorating Mount Royal's 100-year commitment to understanding and improving student learning. November 11-13, 2010 in Banff AB. The deadline for submitting presentation proposals for the Symposium is September 6, 2010. Read More.

MRFA 2010-2011 Kick off Event: Pizza Party

Presented by the MRFA's Social Events Committee. Join us for complimentary pizza and beverages on September 17th at 3:30pm in the faculty centre. Read More.

Calgary Corporate Challenge

Register now and represent Mount Royal University. Most of the events are held from September 10th to the 25th. Read More.

2010-2012 Collective Agreement Information

You must log into your account with MRFA.net to access this information. If you have difficulties logging in please call 440-6192. The Collective Agreement will be available online by about mid-September: hard copies will be available a few weeks after.

§        The notes from the special meeting held June 9, 2010 are available Here

§        The Minutes are available Here

§        The Negotiating Committee's Presentation is available Here

§        The summary document of changes is available Here

MRFA Elections

There will be a by-election in the third week of September to elect the Part Time Faculty Representative and to fill committee vacancies. More information will be available on the website soon.

MRFA General Meeting.

The next General Meeting is Monday, September 27 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Y224. For previous meeting minutes please long in to your account at mrfa.net and go here.

Reminders

• Scholarships for Dependents: The form is available here. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 term.
• Part Time Service Honoraria: The form is available here. Please submit all forms for Fall 2010 by the last day of the Fall term. Please note processes and guidelines changed last Winter, please see the form for details.
• Tuition Refunds: The form is available here. Applications for refunds for the 2009- 2010 academic year are due by the last working day in September.