Summer term begins 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.

The USSRF provides an opportunity for continuing undergraduate students at Queen's to develop their research skills under the guidance of a faculty researcher. 

Nineteen fellowships of $6,000 each are available on campus for the duration of four months (May -August 2018). Up to two fellowships of $5,000 are available at the Bader International Study Centre (BISC) at Herstmonceux Castle, England for the duration of three months (May - July 2018).

Deadline: 4:00 pm, Friday March 9, 2018.  Forward inquiries  to: Alexandra Pedersen, University Research Services. Check out the printable poster here, and f or complete Fellowship Guidelines and Submission Instructions see University Research Services website. 

 

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 .

 

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:  [email protected] .

Call for Applications: Principal's Development Fund 2018-19 

The call for applications to the Principal's Development fund has now been  posted to the Principal's website.

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.

• 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

• Thursday, February 27, 2-4pm
• Thursday, March 8, 9-11am