XFA Name Change – Phase 2 – Creating a shortlist
Please choose up to five names from the list below and click “Submit” at the bottom when you are done. Note that you may only vote once. Please submit your responses by 8pm on Wednesday May 20 2022.
Health and Safety Checklist for University Re-opening
Health and Safety Checklist for University Re-opening If a University Administration wishes to schedule significant in-person activities while COVID-19 remains a public health concern, a number of conditions must be met before staff and students can have confidence that their campus is safe enough for in-person teaching, learning, and other work. The following is a…
Open Letter From X University Faculty
Indigneous faculty at this University having written an open letter to X University calling on the university to permanently remove the Egerton Ryerson statue and to announce a commitment to rename the university. Following the lead of our Indigenous colleagues, a letter from non-indignenous faculty, to X University is also being circulated for signature. A link to…
The Terrorist Attack on a Muslim Family in London, Ontario
The X*FA Executive is outraged by the act of terror in London Ontario where a family was murdered as part of a racist Islamaphobic attack. We send our support to X*FA members and all other members of the X University community who are suffering as a result of this horrible act. We see this act as a direct…
Anti-Asian Discrimination
Dear Colleagues, Motion passed by the Executive on April 27 2021: The RFA strongly condemns the rise in Anti-Asian harassment and activities, and we encourage any member experiencing Anti-Asian or any form of discrimination or harassment, to contact Lila Pine, the Chair of the RFA Equity Committee (lpine@ryerson.ca). Regards, RFA Executive
RFA Motion Regarding Transparent Reporting Of COVID On Campus
On October 6, 2020 the RFA Executive passed the following motion, and conveyed it to the office of the Vice Provost Faculty Affairs, and the co-chairs of Ryerson’s Joint Health and Safety Committee on the same day. To date (April 2021), the RFA request has not been met. “Be it resolved that the Executive of the…
Member News
RFA members log into your Ryerson account to view items listed under member news. If not logged in you will be directed to a login page when clicking a link. On occasion new members may not be registered by the system to view these items. If this is the case or if you have trouble…
RFA Executive Motion On Anti-Semitism and the IHRA
Anti-semitism, like other forms of hate has been more visible lately. There has been a move by some to include criticism of the state of Israel as a form of anti-semitism. There are nuances, but labeling analysis and criticism of government actions as anti-semitism has significant implications for scholarly inquiry and our – academics’ –…
2019-2020 Student Awards
The 2019-2020 Student Award Recipients and Impact Report. Click Here To View
CESAR Panel Series on Issues in Post Secondary Education
On behalf of CESAR (Continuing Education Students at Ryerson) we would like to let you know of a series that CESAR is presenting on Issues in Post Secondary Education. The panels will take place on the following dates: July 2 – Fairness for International Students July 16 – State of Public Education & Privatisation August…
RFA Statement of Solidarity As Communities Protest Across the World
Dear Colleagues, The Ryerson Faculty Association stands in solidarity with those demonstrating against racist violence. We oppose any hateful discourse and actions from those in power. We call on our members and the wider Ryerson community to be vigilant in fighting racism and abuses of power. Ian Sakinofsky, President, On behalf of the Ryerson…
Dec 5 General Membership Meeting
This is to inform you that the RFA General Membership meeting will take place on December 5, 2019 from 12-2 pm in the International Room, ILC. Lunch will be served at noon and the meeting will start promptly at 12:30 pm.