Symposium on Quality Education and Academic Freedom
Call out to college faculty and students
May 10, 2012
On June 1, 2012, OPSEU College faculty and the Canadian
Association of University Teachers are co-hosting a Symposium at Ryerson
University.
Friday June 1, 2012 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Ryerson University Oakham House Conference Centre, 63
Gould St. Toronto M5B 1E9
A participatory exploration of the relationship between quality
education and academic freedom in Ontario¹s college system. This will be of
interest to college faculty and students as well as those doing research on the
colleges or with a particular interest in the future of Ontario college
students.
Keynote Speaker:
Marcus Harvey, Executive Director, Trent University Faculty
Association
Presenters and panelists
Eduardo Almeida, First Vice-President/Treasurer, OPSEU
Penni Stewart, Professor, York University and past
President, CAUT
Jonathan Singer, Professor, English and Liberal Studies,
Seneca College Angela Regnier, Communication Officer, CAUT Academic Freedom
and Tenure Committee
Mohammad Ali Aumeer, VP Education and Equity, Student
Association, George Brown College
Representative, Federation of Post-Secondary Educators,
British Columbia
Presentation and Discussion Topics will include:
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Ensuring quality programs for Ontario college students
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What does academic freedom mean in the context of Ontario
colleges?
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Curriculum and academic freedom
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Teaching without academic freedom
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The struggle to win and maintain academic integrity € Who
decides what and how college students are to learn?
Lunch will be provided. There is no fee, but registration is
limited.
To register, call or email Tina Furman, Administrative
Assistant, OPSEU Campaigns Unit. Email:
tfurman@opseu.org . Tel: 416-443-8888
/1-800-268-7376 Ext. 8202 or Fax: 416-443-1762
This event is sponsored by OPSEU, CAUT and OPSEU Local 596
(Ryerson University)
