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    • 22 DEC 23
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    Holiday Hours

    Holiday Hours

    BCITFSA offices in SE16-116 are closed, with remote member services unavailable, from the afternoon of December 22, 2023 until the morning of January 3, 2024. Happy holidays to our members, affiliates, work partners, fellow travelers, and vendors. See you in the new year!

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    • 20 DEC 23
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    Policy 5401 Working Group: Update and Call for Member Participation

    Policy 5401 Working Group: Update and Call for Member Participation

    Policy 5401 Changes BCIT is proposing a policy change to dramatically cut the minimum credit count for diplomas from 110 to 75 credits, without consulting individual Departments on the feasibility or pedagogical soundness of these across-the-board cuts. The FSA believes Departments should be consulted individually and thoroughly before any such significant proposed change to your

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    • 06 DEC 23
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    Remembering the Victims of Gender-Based Violence

    Remembering the Victims of Gender-Based Violence

    Today we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day commemorates December 6, 1989, when 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal. Those who died were Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Maryse Laganière Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michèle

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    • 16 NOV 23
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    Obtaining a SPARC Pass for Designated Parking (at BCIT)

    Obtaining a SPARC Pass for Designated Parking (at BCIT)

    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

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    • 16 NOV 23
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    Winter Break 2023 for Non-Instructional Employees

    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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    • 09 NOV 23
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    Congratulations to Judy Shandler, 2023 Distinguished Award Winner

    Congratulations to Judy Shandler, 2023 Distinguished Award Winner

    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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