RETURN TO CAMPUS INFORMATION SESSIONS — FOR LEADERS
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SFU will be offering a series of Return to Campus information sessions over the summer to support academic leaders, managers and supervisors as they transition their teams back to campuses in July and August. These one-hour sessions, on subjects like workplace accommodation, transitioning teams back and parking, will run primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each session will be hosted on Zoom by a subject-matter expert. The sessions will be small and informal so there will be an opportunity to get questions answered. |
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We have introduced a new process for the accommodation of workplace limitations associated with protected characteristics under the Human Rights Code, other than physical or mental disability. This process includes a new application and centralized accommodations committee.
For more information, visit the Workplace Accommodation Procedures page or attend the information session on July 15.
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With SFU readying for its return to campus, special attention is being paid to the university’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. By ensuring an adequate supply of fresh air in classrooms and across other areas of the university, SFU can be prepared for the safe return of faculty, staff and students. |
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SFU APPOINTS SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT ON ANTI-RACISM |
SFU President Joy Johnson recently announced that June Francis will be serving as Special Advisor to the President on Anti-Racism, effective June 1 - December 31, 2021.
Francis is well-known to the SFU community for her deep expertise in race, racism, diversity, interculturality and leadership. She will be offering advice and guidance to the president on matters of anti-racism, with a focus on anti-Black racism, moving forward.
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SFU RESEARCHERS COLLABORATE WITH FIRST NATIONS TO CONSERVE 'TREES OF LIFE' |
A research project with the Nanwakolas Council and SFU is contributing to conservation efforts of the iconic western redcedar tree. Indigenous people in this region use large cedar for cultural practices such as carving dugout canoes and totem poles, as well as constructing traditional buildings. |
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SFU Criminology professor Rylan Simpson has learned that the use of PPE by police during the pandemic is generally perceived positively. His research offers important insights into a key piece of policing during the health crisis. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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HAVE YOU COMPLETED THIS TRAINING MODULE? |
We are all responsible for cultivating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Working alongside SFU's new Bullying & Harassment Policy, the Respectful Working and Learning Environments training module will help you understand your role in creating and maintaining safe environments where bullying, harassment and discrimination are neither acceptable nor tolerated.
In compliance with WorkSafe BC requirements, all SFU employees are required to take the training. It is highly recommended that you complete the training before September.
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SFU Health & Counselling is hosting a practical, informative seminar for anyone interested in learning more about anxiety and depression. The upcoming session is on Wednesday, July 14. An asynchronous version is also available on Canvas. |
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July 15 | Hosted by SFU Human Resources |
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN TIMES OF STRESS |
This virtual workshop introduces tools for building personal resilience to thrive and feel better amid stress and change. Focusing on the mental health continuum and strategies to promote mental health, participants will evaluate their resiliency to identify areas for improvement. Attendees will also discuss how their wellness can be supported at work, how they can support others' and ways to translate this learning into immediate action. |
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ONLINE EVENTS AND WEBINARS |
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