Important messages, dates and news from the Faculty office.
Important Dates and Deadlines

 

Monday February 19, 2018
Family Day (classes will not be held)

 

Tuesday February 20, 2018 to Saturday February 24, 2018
Mid-term Reading Week

 

Tuesday February 20, 2018 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Coffee Cram Marketing Workshop for FAS Staff and Faculty: Webinars that Work

 

Monday February 26, 2018 to Saturday March 3, 2018
Grad Week (grad recruiting events)

 

Wednesday February 28, 2018
deadline to submit agenda items for Faculty Board

FasWebFAS Website Updates

See something that needs to be updated on the Arts and Science website? We're now asking that small content updates go to Kat Kopiak. For larger requests, please reach out to both Debbie Rogers and Lindsey Fair.
WaitListsWait Lists for Online Summer Term Courses 

Summer term enrolment began on February 5th. In the past we have not been able to use wait lists when there is a reserve capacity on the course.  However, in one of the recent PeopleSoft upgrades this changed and now all of our online courses offered this summer will have wait lists.
 
Here is an example of how it will work: ECON111 has a maximum enrolment of 100. Ten spaces in the class have been reserved for students in the DIST career; leaving the remaining 90 spaces open to anyone. 
 
Scenario 1: Ninety non-DIST students enroll in the class; the remaining 10 seats are reserved for DIST students. The next non-DIST student who tries to enroll will get an error stating that the class is full and would then have the option of going on the wait list. It will not allow that student to steal a spot from the DIST reserve.  Once all 10 DIST seats are filled, then both the non-DIST and DIST students will have the option of joining the wait list.
 
Scenario 2: The 10 seats reserved for DIST have filled but there is still room in the 90 non-DIST seats. The next DIST student will be allowed to enroll in the class since the 90 non-DIST seats are not reserved. Those 90 are available to anyone, including a DIST student.
 
We are working to update the Wait List FAQs on our website and plan to have them updated in time for registration.  Contact Cindy Butts if you have any questions.
TelephoneSurvey of Telephone Requirements at Queen's

Queen's is planning to replace the aging telephone system.  We are using this survey to ask representatives of the various telephone user groups to validate and prioritize requirements collected through previous efforts and define any additional requirements. We anticipate that completing the survey should take you no more than 10 minutes. Please feel free to distribute the survey to any others in your area that you think should be included. The survey will be available until February 12th, 2018.
SenateSenate Committee Vacancies - Reminder

All existing Senate committee vacancies are listed on the  vacancies page .  The application deadline is February 9, 2018.
  • Committee terms are usually for two years, with the number of meetings per year depending on the particular committee's area of responsibility.
  • Most terms will start September 1, 2018, but any exceptions are listed next to the committee name on the vacancies page.
Senate committees discuss issues of broad interest to the academic community and make recommendations on policy and practice that are essential to the university's operations and evolution. Committee work allows members to directly affect the way Queen's functions as a teaching and research institution, and as a community of scholars, students, and staff.
 
Please contact  senate@queensu.ca  if you have any questions.
PrivacyUpdated Student Privacy Protocol

Please see the attached presentation with an update to slide #10. It has recently been confirmed that  doctors' notes, or any documentation received from a health care professional for the purposes of academic accommodations, is personal information collected under FIPPA, and not a collection of personal health information (PHI) under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

While we still need to treat such sensitive personal information with appropriate care, the implications are (a) we would not be required by law to report any breaches of this information to the individual concerned or to the IPC (although generally we would notify the individual), and (b) the level of security required for PI is not as high as for PHI which could translate into less expensive IT requirements.  The advice that all mobile devices (cellphones, tablets, laptops) used for university business be encrypted still stands, as does the requirement to share personal information on a need-to-know basis only.
 
For any questions, please contact Carolyn Heald.
FirstAidFirst Aid and CPR Training

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety will be offering First Aid & CPR (Standard level -2 day) training.
 
This training is available to Queen's Staff, Faculty and Graduate students.  Training will be conducted in Faculty and Staff Learning Facility, located in Complex B176of Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Seminar Room.  Training is scheduled to run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.   There is no cost to attend this course, however, a valid account code is required to register.
 
You are eligible for Standard 2-day First Aid if you have never taken First Aid, or your certification has expired.
 
Standard (2-day) First Aid training will be offered on the following dates:
  • February 22 & 23         (Thurs & Fri)
  • March 15 & 16             (Wed & Thurs)
  • April 17 & 18                (Tues & Wed) 
Click here to register for Standard 2-day First Aid .
Principal2018 Principal's Dream Course
 
Proposals are invited for courses that address at least one of the identified themes:
  • Sustainability
  • Indigenous Identities
  • Diversity of perspectives
The purpose of this course redesign program is to enhance already-existing undergraduate courses in a way that encourages undergraduate research and inquiry as key approaches to learning.  Awards provide up to $15,000 in one-time funding to develop the course of your dreams that directly support both the overall academic mission of Queen's University and the strategic goals related to enhancement of the learning experience of its students. Deadline: February 12, 2018
Chancelor2018 Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teaching Award
Deadline: March 1, 2018
 
Awarded annually to full or part-time Queen's faculty members for
activities that lead to improved student learning,  including:
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational leadership
  • Design and delivery of out-of-class educational experiences
  • Classroom teaching and supervision

Faculty may be nominated by a peer or academic administrator, or may self-nominate.

WebAccessibilityWebsite Accessibility 

As Queen's continues to enhance its culture of inclusiveness, it will require the recognition and support of everyone on campus to ensure the removal of barriers to accessibility. Our goal is to advance our understanding of what makes a truly accessible organization, and to transform that knowledge into a culture that builds accessibility into everything that we do.

In order for the University to achieve this goal, departments must not only meet, but also where possible, exceed our obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). In particular, please note that:
Please share this information with all your direct reports. The information provided will assist departments to meet their obligations, identify campus supports, and provide tips to create an environment that ensures that everyone has a full and enriching Queen's experience.

Questions on how to meet your obligations may be directed to the Equity Office .
ChinaScholarships for study and research in China: Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program, 2018-2019
 
Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to Canadians wishing to study abroad or do research in China. Scholarships are awarded for studies, research, language studies or a combination of studies and language studies at participating Chinese institutions. The program is aimed at Canadian students (undergraduate and graduate), Canadian faculty members and research staff at post-secondary institutions and Canadian mid-career professionals. The duration of the program is 4 to 12 months for students and 8 weeks to 12 months for faculty members and mid-career professionals.  The scholarship funds are eligible for airfare, tuition fees, monthly living stipend, on-campus accommodation and medical insurance. The deadline for applications is 6 March 2018.
 
For full program details and to submit an online application, visit: Canada-China Scholars Exchange Program . All inquiries regarding this program should be directed to:  admin-scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca .
CallApplicationsCall for applications: Principal's Development Fund 2018-19 


Please note the changes to the fund in the Terms of Reference, available at the above link. The number of categories has been reduced from three to two. Category 1 provides funds to host incoming international visitors from around the world, including from the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU). Category 2 will fund Queen's faculty members to visit MNU institutions, and applications in this category can now be submitted on a rolling basis. Funds have been reallocated to increase the opportunities overall in both categories.

Note that in Category 1 competition, faculty members are invited to submit an application and budget to their respective Faculty Dean by April 23, 2018. For Category 2, Department Head signature is required for all submissions.

For all questions, please contact deanartsci@queensu.ca
AlumniAwardCall for Nominations: Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching

This award is given annually to a Queen's teacher who, in the view of his/her students and colleagues, demonstrates superior abilities as a teacher and commitment to effective learning. The winner receives a statue and $5,000.

The deadline for nominations and supporting documentation is
February 23, 2018.

Information about the nomination process, eligibility and the nomination form are available online. Check out the printable poster here, and all questions can be directed to
 Nikki Remillard.
TableauHands-on-training sessions for Tableau and PS Student Queries 

Hands-on Introduction to Tableau  for Queen's Faculty and Staff, with access to Tableau files on Queen's Active Directory:
  • Wednesday, February 21, 9-11am
  • Tuesday, March 6, 9-11am

Drop-in Sessions for Tableau advanced (or curious!) users for Queen's Faculty and Staff, with access to Tableau files on Queen's Active Directory:

  • Wednesday, February 21, 11am-noon
  • Tuesday, March 6, 11am-noon
Hands-on Training Sessions for PeopleSoft Student Queries :
  • Thursday, February 27, 2-4pm
  • Thursday, March 8, 9-11am
All sessions are in Jeffery 156. Please email   reportsartsci@queensu.ca to register for any of the training sessions, or if  your Department would like your own session.