BCITFSA members with mobility issues–like all individuals in BC who face such barriers–may apply for a Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC) parking pass for designated spots across the province, including at BCIT. Once signed by a physician and approved by SPARC, designated parking allows people with mobility issues easier access to buildings and
Read more →Winter Break dates for non-instructional employees are governed by Article 8.7 and a Letter of Understanding in your Collective Agreement (pp. 39-40 and 150-1). The benefit refers to being on duty, off campus for five days over the end-of-year holiday period. This year’s Winter Break dates for non-instructional employees are December 20, 21, 22, 28
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On November 2, 2023, FSA Board of Directors member Judy Shandler received the Institute’s Distinguished Award–formerly the Distinguished Alumni Award–for her immense contributions to the FSA and BCIT. Below we’ve reproduced Judy’s acceptance speech as well as Vice President Shannon Kelly’s introduction. SK It is my great honour to present the FSA Distinguished Alumni Award
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The FSA will hold an online meeting on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to discuss the following matter with members. Please email Matt Greaves (matthew_greaves@bcit.ca) for an Outlook invitation. As outlined in the Vice President’s Report at the October 25, 2023 AGM, the FSA is closely following BCIT’s proposed changes to Policy 5401,
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