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

Thursday October 4, 2018 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Science Graduate Council Meeting
 
Monday October 8, 2018
Thanksgiving Day (classes will not be held and offices are closed)
 
Tuesday October 9, 2018 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Arts Graduate Council Meeting
 
Tuesday October 9, 2018 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Indigenous Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program Reception [register]
 
Thursday October 11, 2018 from 9:30am to 6:30pm
Arts and Science Think Grad Studies Day [info]
 
Monday October 15, 2018
Unit Head shall provide to the Member's information from the Member's Official File that is relevant to the Member's RTP file. (see Collective Agreement Article 30.12.1)
 
Monday October 15, 2018
Administrative Leave applications from Unit Heads due in Dean's Office to confirm intentions to take leave according to Appointment Letter. (see Collective Agreement Article 41.7.4)
 
Monday October 15, 2018
Notice Available for Term Adjunct Appointments shall be posted on the Unit Website on or before October 15 (for Winter Term courses). (see Collective Agreement Article 25.10.1.2 (a))
 
Monday October 15, 2018 at 12:00pm
deadline to submit agenda items for Faculty Board
sshrc#SSHRCfunded project day - TODAY
Share your story

On Wednesday, October 3, let's get SSHRC-funded research stories trending on social media. This is the same day that the winners of the SSHRC's 2018 Impact Award will be announced.
 
How can you participate?
TODAY use the #SSHRC40 and #SSHRCfunded hashtags to share your stories on Twitter. Don't forget to tag our handle: @SSHRC_CRSH.
davidedneyCall for Proposals: The David Edney Research Travel Award for Graduate Students 
 
This annual award provides two graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science with an opportunity to study and do research in Paris, France, for up to two months in the summer in a fully-equipped apartment owned by Queen's alumnus, Professor David Edney.
 
The opportunity comes with a stipend of up to $1,900 to support expenses related to research, travel and cultural experiences.
 
Eligibility
Two students will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, merit and the quality of the proposal. The award will be available to funding-eligible Master's or Ph.D. level students enrolled in a graduate department or program in any Faculty of Arts and Science discipline. Successful applicants will be required to write a brief summary of the impact of the award on their research to be provided to the donor.
Applicants should submit a 500-word letter of application, including project and research details, with a copy of transcripts, to the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Science (care of Diane Reid, reiddm@queensu.ca). The recipient of the award will be selected by a committee chaired by the Vice-Dean and consisting of three faculty members and a representative from Arts and Science Advancement.

The deadline for submission is November 30, 2018.
The successful applicants will be notified by January 25, 2019, and have access to the apartment for up to two months between May 1, 2019 and August 31, 2019.
 

JACACCall for Applications for your Students: Japan-Canada Academic Consortium
 
opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students attached, sent by the Japan-Canada Academic Consortium (JACAC). This opportunity is made possible by Queen's membership in the JACAC. The 2019 Forum will be hosted at Queen's University.
 
Please forward information about the Forum to students as you deem appropriate. The opportunity is open to students in any area of study. This year's theme is: "Japan-Canada Relations in an Era of Global Change".
 
Note the internal deadline for applications - October 10, 2018. Please invite applicants to send their application to: ipo@queensu.ca.
 
Details on the Forum and the specifics of the expenses covered for successful applicants may be found at the following link: https://www.jacac.com/what-we-do/2019-jacac-student-forum-info/.
gradmapsGrad Maps Available for Pickup on Friday, October 5
 
Grad Maps will be available for pickup in our office in MacCorry A320 between NOW and Friday, October 5.  We will have 50 copies of each of your maps set aside for you (unless you have already requested additional copies).
 
If you have any questions, or would like to request additional copies of your Grad Maps, please contact Vicky Arnold . 
sustainability Sustainability Week at Queen's University (September 30 - October 4)  
 
A week that raises awareness about the environmental issues impacting our campus and world, including energy and climate, transportation, recycling, food and research. Traditionally focused on students, Sustainability Week is growing to engage employees at Queen's.
 
Creating a culture of sustainability happens one conversation at a time. This could involve dedicating one office-wide meeting during Sustainability Week to initiate the discussion. Below are ideas and resources to help.
 
Transportation
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Energy Conservation
Meetings and Events
  • Recycle cups/plates
  • Eliminate paper handouts
remindersReminders:  
 
Experiential Learning Project Fund
The Experiential Learning Project Fund (ELPF) is available again in 2018-19 to Queens's students, staff, and faculty. The goal of the Fund is to support costs associated with creating new for-credit and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students at Queen's University. Grants will be in the range of $1,000-$2,000 per project, typically creating 5-10 new student EL roles per project. Deadline for submission: October 19, 2018 (noon)  
Queen's-Dartmouth Research Development Fund Launch
The Queen's-Dartmouth Research Development Fund has been launched. The Fund provides up to US$20,000 in financial support for faculty at Queen's University and Dartmouth College to develop a new or deepen an existing research or scholarly collaboration. Applications are to be submitted to the Office of the Associate Vice-Principal (International) at Queen's University at vp.international@queensu.ca by midnight on Monday, October 15, 2018.
 
Think Grad Studies Day - October 11
We now have over 200 people registered for our Think Grad Studies Day and expect this number to continue to climb between now and October 11. On Friday, October 5, we will update departments that are having events on registration numbers. Please continue to help us spread the word and encourage your students to register at thinkgradstudies.ca. 
 
 
usat Review of University Survey of Student Assessment of Teaching Questionnaire
 
Students in dozens of courses could be providing their feedback in a new way this fall.
 
The University will be piloting new questions for the University Student Assessment of Teaching survey (USAT) this fall to gauge the effectiveness of the proposed questions and eventually decide on a future survey tool. The joint faculty and administration committee which oversees the survey renewal process is seeking faculty to participate in the pilot.  
 
"We know there are many different models for this type of survey, and each has its own benefits and challenges. This pilot will be important in giving us information to plan our next steps," says Jill Scott, Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning). "These surveys are important, as they help us hear from students about their experience at Queen's and allow faculty to review the feedback to revise their courses. We encourage all students to participate in their surveys this fall."