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Acadia University Faculty Association

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AUFA represents full- and part-time faculty, librarians, archivists, instructors, and PAD lecturers at Acadia University.

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Halifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 28/09/2026
Dalhousie Faculty Association members vote no confidence in university leadership By @philmoscovitch.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association members vote no confidence in university leadership - Halifax Examiner
"There is a sense of unhappiness and a sense of loss of direction from many people who love Dalhousie dearly."
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today's #MemberMonday feature is Chaiti Seth, an Instructor in Environmental & Sustainability Studies at Acadia. 🧵
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
AUFA members, to celebrate the start of another academic year, we are having a back-to-school party this Thursday, September 24th from 4-6pm at the University Club (Godfrey House; 3 Horton Ave). Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall air, connect with colleagues, and celebrate with your union.
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
New reporting on the ongoing impacts of Bill 12 👇 "It’s been a year and a half since a bill passed to give the provincial government the power to make changes at Nova Scotia universities. Yet faculty members are still in the dark about what could come next." www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Nova Scotia's program review of universities moves closer to possible cuts, leaving faculties 'anxious'
Reports on university programs' financial viability are due on October 15
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🆕 #MemberMondays feature Today we feature Dr. Nicoletta Faraone, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Founding Director of the Canadian Tick Research & Innovation Center at Acadia.🧵
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
#MemberMondays is a series where we showcase the outstanding teaching, research, and service work of our AUFA members. Today we feature Jennifer Kershaw, an instructor in the Department of Biology and the Collections Manager at the Acadia Wildlife Museum. 🧵
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Coming soon! On August 17, we are launching #MemberMondays. On Mondays, here and on Instagram, we will showcase the outstanding teaching, research, or service work of one of our AUFA members. We are excited to share this and think it is important to do so for a few reasons 🧵
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Rally happening today, July 15! 15 University Avenue, Wolfville
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
“The department is central to the democratic control over the way that research happens, teaching happens” Dr. Geoffrey Whitehall, President of AUFA Read to the full CBC article on restructuring at Acadia 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Faculty association airs concerns as Acadia University confirms restructuring | CBC News
Faculty association president Geoffrey Whitehall says he's concerned about the elimination of departments from the university structure.
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Have questiosn about Acadia University's proposed restructuring plan(s) and the faculty collective agreement? AUFA has put together answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Access the full FAQ here - www.acadiafaculty.ca/wp-content/u...
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Don't forget this event on Monday! Can't wait to see folks there :)
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Our AUFA president, Dr. Chelsea Gardner, will be joining a wonderful group of discussants for a Townhall on Protecting Post-Secondary Education in NS. The event is on Feb 23 at 6:30pm at the Halifax Central Library. We hope you'll join us!!
A poster advertising a town hall in Halifax. Power is in yellow and purple and includes two Nova Scotian flags.
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Behind every inspired student is a dedicated educator. Contract academic staff teach up to 50% of undergrad courses in some faculties, shaping the future despite uncertain working conditions. Let’s value their contributions. #ANSUTstandswithCAS @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
On August 20, the Dalhousie University administration locked out its nearly 1,000 faculty, librarians, counsellors and instructors. Learn more about academic staff association strikes and lockets over the last decade in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/aca...
Line graph showing the number of academic staff association strikes and lockouts each year between 2014 and 2024.
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Shout out to Mat Whynott of the Canadian Labour Congress for his ongoing support of our Truro picketers. Mat comes with subs, a smile, and his CLC flag to boost our picketers and to #KeepDalStrong @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
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Tony R. Walker @tonyrwalker1.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Solidarity and support, Thank you ! More than two dozen academic and public sector unions from across the entire country have donated to our cause, thank you! Solidarity is how we will all win fair contracts! Keep Dal Strong Dalhousie Faculty Association #keepdalstrong
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
AUFA members were out to support @dalfaculty.bsky.social on Friday at their morning picket and noon rally. AUFA stands strongly behind the principles of fair collective bargaining and call on the Dalhousie administration to end their lockout and return to the table meaningfully!
4 picketers stand smiling with signs supporting DFA4 AUFA members smiling while holding signs and AUFA flag, signs read: "DFA - AUFA here for DFA"
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Some of the highlights from our tentative agreement reached with Acadia University. Faculty, stay tuned to your email for further updates!
Photo of faculty member and student shaking hands with text saying:
 “‘CLT positions: All CLTPs 12-month continuing positions; no 1/2 month positions; credit towards precedence’ 
‘Part Time Employees: 3 credit courses = 210 hours of work for EI eligibility; family pass for PT members; improved contract start dates’ ‘Instructors: addition of instructor III; can bank credit towards sabbatical’”Photo of student in library with text saying “Improved funding for scholarly pursuits: professional development funds; start-up funds; travel and professional allowance; university research fund; scholarly activity funds; increase in remuneration for supervising theses, independent studies, reading courses”Photo of faculty members at convocation with text saying “Improved language on student surveys and alternatives: employee ownership of student surveys; options for peer review reports; support for development of teaching dossiers”Photo of KCIC garden room with text saying “added our new colleagues: nurse practice educators”
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
AUFA have reached a tentative agreement with Acadia University. We were very pleased to share this with our membership last week. To read a small statement from our lead negotiator: www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
A soft background of university hall with text that reads: "AUFA have reached a tentative Agreement with Acadia University"
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities. Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too. Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
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