Edmonton Journal
Athabasca University faculty wins cost-of-living increase, keep professional development allowances
The ruling handed down last month was welcome news for staff facing uncertain times following the release of a third-party review into the future operations of the university.
CBC
Contract faculty want labour reform Bill 148 to end perpetual contract status
On Thursday, the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations submitted its recommendations for changes to the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, known as Bill 148.
P.E.I. Guardian
UPEI, government of Nunavut offering first graduate-level course taught in Inuktitut
The course focuses on developing collaborative relationships, positive communication and empowerment of community members who support and guide education in Nunavut.
Globe and Mail
Opinion: The salaries of Alberta’s university top dogs are wildly out of touch – and a disgrace to tax payers
Despite a recession, Alberta’s sunshine list has revealed administrator salaries include massive financial perks with no benefit for taxpayers or students, writes Paige MacPherson.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
U of S ‘committed’ to making salary information more transparent
The university is reviewing its public disclosure policies and moving toward a more user-friendly way to track its use of public dollars on employee compensation.