From our colleagues in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Dalhousie University, we received news of the following motion concerning Nova Scotia’s “Act Respecting Accountability and Sustainability of Universities,” otherwise known as Bill 100. The motion reads as follows: The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences […]
While we had our doubts, Spring seems to have finally come to Halifax. While it may not be as dramatic a gesture as the Alberta election, we here in the ACCUTE office are marking the turning of the seasons with our latest newsletter. The Spring 2015 issue has […]
We know that many of you across the country have been following the events surrounding the governing Liberal Party’s introduction–and apparent rush to pass–Bill 100 here in Nova Scotia. The Bill, charmingly titled “Universities Accountability and Sustainability Act,” has been read by labour, student, and faculty unions as an […]
The ACCUTE office has been informed that some members who presented at past conferences are receiving emails from the “Journal of Modern Education Review,” asking them to submit their papers for consideration. We want to let you know that ACCUTE is not affiliated with this journal. A quick […]
You’ll recall on National Academic Walkout Day we reposted a piece written by the entirely brilliant Erin Wunker–who also serves as the Contract Academic Staff representative on ACCUTE’s executive–which she originally posted on Hook and Eye. Well, we weren’t the only ones to stand up and take notice. […]