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CAUT Bulletin Archives
1996-2016

June 1998

Highlights of the 44th Council Meeting


  • Carried: Annual fees for retired members to be increased to $25.
  • Adopted: Policy Statement on Early Review of an Academic Administrator's Performance.
  • Adopted: Policy Statement on Use of Anonymous Student Questionnaires.
  • Approved: Model Clause on Privacy and Security of Personal and Professional Communication.
  • Approved: Model Clause on Choice of Teaching Materials.
  • Approved: Model Clause on Status of Electronic Journals.
  • Approved: Model Clause on Special Courses.
  • Adopted: Discussion Paper on Early Retirement Incentive Plans.
  • Adopted: Discussion Paper on Suspension and Progressive Discipline of Academic Staff.
  • Tabled for First Reading: Discussion Paper on Guidelines for Decision-making within the Association during the Collective Bargaining Period.

Council Resolution - Royal Roads University

THAT Council direct the Executive to work with CUFA/BC and CMCFA to examine the current administration and management of Royal Roads University with specific reference to the lack of tenure and to appropriate academic standards.

Council Resolution - Tri-Council Statement

THAT authority be given to the Executive Committee to take action on the Tri-Council Statement on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Human Subjects,

THAT the final language should be reviewed by CAUT legal staff, and

THAT a model clause should be drawn up by CAUT for negotiation in collective agreements to outline appropriate practice.