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

Wednesday October 11, 2017
Deadline to submit departmental activities for fall preview

Monday October 16, 2017
Curriculum Submissions due

 

Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 11:00am to 12:00pm

Coffee Cram Marketing Workshop for FAS Staff and Faculty: The Anatomy of a Successful Facebook Post [Register here]

 

Wednesday October 18, 2017

deadline to submit agenda items for Faculty Board

 

Tuesday October 24, 2017 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Undergraduate Chair Meeting

 

Wednesday October 25, 2017 from 10:30am to 12:00pm

Undergraduate Chair Meeting

 

Thursday October 26, 2017
deadline to submit items for Science Graduate council agenda

 

Friday October 27, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Faculty Board

 
FallPrevFall Preview is coming up 
 
November 4 & 18
9:00am-2:00pm (for the Departmental / Academic Fair
9:30am - 3:00pm (Prof Talks, tours available)
BioSciences Atrium (both days)

Please let us know asap if you will be hosting a Prof Talk, space tour or other special event during Fall Preview.

We will bring your new banners and major maps for the event, but feel free to bring 3D artifacts that represent your discipline to dress up your table. Non-3D objects are not required nor recommended.

As usual, we will provide coffee and snacks for all volunteers.
UGMtgsChairs of Undergraduate Studies Meetings

All meetings are held in the Peter Lougheed Room (340 Richardson Hall).
  • Tuesday, October 24 from 1:30 - 3:00
    AND Wednesday, October 25 from 10:30-noon
  • Tuesday, November 28 from 1:30-3:00
    AND Wednesday, November 29 from 10:30- noon
  • Tuesday, January 30 from 1:30 - 3:00
    AND Wednesday, January 31 from 10:30 - noon
  • Tuesday, March 13 from 1:30 - 3:00
    AND Wednesday, March 14 from 10:30 - noon
  • Tuesday, April 17 from 1:30 - 3:00
    AND Wednesday, April 18 from 10:30- noon
ResourcesUpdated Teaching Resources
GradForumThe School of Graduate Studies' Fall Graduate Forum
Supervising Across Cultures
October 23, 2017. Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202, 11:30 - 1:00
 
This year for the Fall Graduate Forum, the School of Graduate Studies has invited Dr. Nanda Dimitrov from Western University to deliver a workshop for Graduate Supervisors about supervision across cultures. Dr. Dimitrov will present case studies and share insights into cross-cultural supervision, establishing good practices, effective communication and productive collaborations.  See more information here.
 
Grad faculty - please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your attendance by October 16, 2017. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. 
CanInCanada's Infrastructure Needs Your Grad Students!

Do your students have out-of-the-box, innovative ideas? Do they excel at cross-sectional creative thinking? If so, then we have a fun and exciting opportunity!

The School of Policy Studies would like your help in submitting a proposal to the CanInfra Challenge. They are looking for graduate students from diverse backgrounds who can contribute a wide range of experiences (all disciplines are essential and welcome) to help develop a proposal on behalf of Queen's University.

The successful team has the opportunity to win up to $100,000. Read More.
GradesGrades Memo 
(Fall 2017 Undergraduate Courses)

Final Deadline - Thursday 4 January 2018 by 12:00 noon
Please review the full memo here.  Additional information about Grading is now available on the Staff & Faculty website.
NextStepsNext Steps for Academic Consideration Protocol in the Faculty of Arts and Science
 
Information about the new Protocol for Academic Consideration for Students in Extenuating Circumstances was presented to Undergraduate Chairs and Undergraduate Assistants on September 26th and 29th.
 
The Faculty of Arts and Science has revised the rollout timeline for the protocol, website, and Academic Consideration Request Portal (ACRP), which is now scheduled for late October.
 
Until the transition to the online system is complete at the end of October, please note the following :
  • Self-Declaration of Brief Absence (up to 48 hours): Students can submit the form directly to instructors via email. The form can be found here.
  • Request for Academic Consideration for Extenuating Circumstances (more than 48 hours, up to 3 months): Please direct inquiries to the Academic Accommodation Counsellor at: [email protected]
  • Request for Excused Absence for Significant Event: Please direct inquiries to the Academic Accommodation Counsellor at: [email protected]
InvitationInvitation from Principal Woolf