I received an email reminder to submit midterm grades. What do I do?
Most likely, the email reminder came from a support staff person. If that is so, they are just doing their job in sending the email. Faculty can continue with not …
What should I tell students about Phase 3 of Work to Rule?
We have a Student FAQ website that will answer a lot of questions your students will have regarding Work to Rule in general, as well as specifics about Phase 3. …
My Associate Dean has said that “decisions about delivery format rest with management”. What should I say?
Because we’re in a legal strike position, our Bargaining Team determines what constitutes struck work. Our legal experts have spoken: “The direction to engage in a strike, and the nature …
Entering grades into the college system has now been deemed struck work. What should I tell my students?
First, it’s important to share with them why we will not be entering grades into BlackBoard or Banner: Though it is unlikely, it is technically possible for the College to …
I am having trouble completing all my classroom evaluations within my work limits. What should I do?
It’s not too late to make changes to your assessments. Consider the following: group assignments instead of individual ones fewer # of assessments changes to grading, such as moving to …
I have been told to return to class to deliver my hi-flex class. Has that been struck?
Yes! Multi-modal classes, such as hi-flex (where faculty is simultaneously teaching students in-person and online) has been deemed struck work in Phase 3. If you have been directed to return …
I’ve been directed to return to face-to-face teaching. Do I have to?
If you have been teaching the class in a face-to-face mode since the start of the term, then you must continue teaching face-to-face. However, if you have been teaching online …
How do I move grades off Blackboard?
We’ve created a step-by-step guide on how faculty can move their grades offline. Even though faculty are expected to no longer post grades on Blackboard, faculty can still provide the …
What is included in my 6 hours of “complementary functions” on the 2nd page of my SWF?
All FT faculty with a SWF will have a minimum of 6 hours on the 2nd page of their SWF designated as “complementary functions”. Article 11.01 F1 of the collective …
What are the Bargaining Team’s directions on synchronous classes and recordings?
If you recall, in March 2020, faculty had moved all their courses to online delivery due to the pandemic. Since then, we’ve established that faculty have the right to choose …
Are the hours on my SWF averaged out over the semester?
In a regular term, yes, hours have been averaged over the term (for example: evaluations during midterm week is often must heavier than evaluations during the 2nd week of class.). …
What alternatives to BlackBoard are there?
We’ve prepared a summary sheet for you on alternatives that can be used instead of BlackBoard and MS Teams: find it here.
What’s the difference between “SWF period” and “non-teaching period”?
The SWF period refers to the weeks where you are teaching, and therefore, have an active SWF: take a look at the start and end dates on your SWF. During …
Why would the Union tell me to limit posting on BlackBoard? Wouldn’t this negatively affect my students’ learning?
The Bargaining Team’s directive is to refrain from posting your learning materials directly onto BlackBoard. This is not to say that you shouldn’t provide all necessary information to students. You …
What should I tell my stakeholders (students, external and internal colleagues, allies, etc.) about work-to-rule?
Here is an example of messaging you can use. You should tailor your response to any specific role(s), responsibilities, and availability restrictions you may have, such as committee leads, program …