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FAS Updates and Important Deadlines
For All Staff and Faculty
| April 21, 2021
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Friday April 23, 2021 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Committee of Departments Meeting
Monday May 3, 2021
Winter Term Grades Due
Monday May 10, 2021
Summer Term classes (May-June/6W and May-July/12W sessions) begin
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 Introduction to Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grants
The Vice-Principal (Research) portfolio invites researchers within the FAS to join Queen's Research Projects Advisor, Adrian Kelly, Monday, April 26, from 1 to 2 pm for an Introduction to Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Grants.
During this one-hour session, Adrian will share information about eligibility guidelines, specific grant types, and national success rates, as well as examples of Queen's FAS research projects funded by SSHRC.
Please register by Sunday, April 25 at 11:59 pm. Questions? Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Register for the event: https://queensu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud--rrT0qG9Xqpp_EGXKu6omIJyL7KkdV
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NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
The call has been launched for self-nominations to the NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships (previously known as the Steacie Fellowships). Full details for this year's competition can be found on the NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships website and are summarized below.
Please share this information with eligible early career researchers in your network. A list of past winners and their research profiles can be found here.
Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships recognize early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering and support them to enhance their research capacity.
Early-stage academic researchers are those who have held an independent academic position for 10 years or less as of June 1 2021 and who currently hold a grant from NSERC. A candidate submitting a nomination in June 2021 would have been hired on or after June 1 2011, adjusted for eligible delays. For eligibility information visit the website.
Fellows will receive a research grant of $250,000 over two years (April 2022 to March 2023), and will also be relieved from teaching and administrative duties so they can devote time and energy to research. Queen's may certify up to six nominees, and six fellowships are awarded nationally each year. Key dates are below:
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Deadline extension - Open Education Resources
Queen's University Library invites faculty members and instructors to get involved in the development of open course materials by submitting proposals for the 2021 Call for Proposals: Open Education Resources. Open Education Resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed learning materials that can be adapted or re-used depending on instructor requirements. They increase the affordability of education for students and provide greater flexibility for instructors.
Two funding streams are available in 2021:
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Adapt an Open Education Resource ($2,500 available for each project)
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Create an Open Education Resource ($7,500 available for each project)
The deadline has been extended until May 14, 2021.
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A Neurotech Future: Ethical, Legal, and Policy Issues Workshop
A Neurotech Future is a collaborative project between the Queen's University Centre for Neuroscience Studies, the Surveillance Studies Centre, and the Faculty of Law. An online workshop is being held Thursday, April 22 from 9 am to 5 pm. This meeting brings together a diverse group of perspectives to discuss the technological, ethical, legal and policy issues surrounding emerging neurotechnologies.
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Contagion Cultures lecture series
In March 2020, Queen's University entered unknown territory as we, along with every other institution of higher ed in the country, went completely remote. The intervening year saw our students, staff, and faculty rise to the occasion and succeed - but not without learning difficult lessons along the way. Barbara Crow, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, and Warren Mabee, Director, Associate Dean, School of Policy Studies, discuss these experiences and draw out some lessons learned as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year.
Register for the event: https://queensu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e_UWxCAUSC-_nBMZ2Id7mA
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Reminder - Extenuating circumstances and incident reports during exams
If a student experiences some kind of emergency or extenuating circumstance that prevents them from being able to complete an exam, they must report to the e-proctor before exiting the exam and an exam incident report will be sent to the Faculty Office and the instructor. The Associate Dean (Academic) and instructor will consult to determine if the exam attempt is valid or invalid. See Academic Regulation 8.4 for details concerning extenuating circumstances and exams.
If an incident or breach of exam hall regulations occur during an exam, an exam incident report will be sent to the Faculty Office and the instructor. If any incident or breach appears to be a potential departure from academic integrity we encourage instructors to initiate an academic integrity investigation. See the instructor guidelines and forms.
Any questions about exams, regulations or academic integrity can be directed to [email protected].
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Reminder - Exam support for instructors
Preparing for the exam:
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Add ITSC Exam Chat link to header of OnQ exam for students for help with technical issues during the exam: https://examchat.queensu.ca 613-533-6666
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Help with OnQ?
During the exam
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OnQ timed exams: Be available on ITSC Chat for the duration your exam
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Examity exams: Be available for the first three hours of your exam. ITSC and ASO will continue to troubleshoot as needed and contact you if necessary.
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Reminder - Winter 2021 deferred final exams information for FAS instructors
The Faculty of Arts and Science has designated May 11 to May 14, 2021 as a common Deferred Exam period. The Exams Office will set a conflict-free schedule and the IT Support Centre will provide technology support for students writing Deferred Exams during this time. Please note: The decision to defer an exam is at the discretion of the Instructor based on the extenuating circumstances and appropriate documentation. Students can only write an exam early with approval from the Associate Dean (Academic) and support from the Instructor. Approval is only granted in very exceptional circumstances. See our Deferred Final Exams Information Sheet.
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Over the past year we have all been working hard to adjust to the challenges that we have had to face. Working together and supporting each other has been essential. Whether it has been helping to set up a colleague's webinar or virtually welcoming a new team member, everyone has pitched in. We want to celebrate and shine a light on all of the little things that our coworkers do to help us excel in these difficult times.
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