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I can't speak for SFUFA but I'm assuming from their communications that they feel it would be more powerful coming from individual faculty members as our experiences and priorities may be different and thus, more illuminating
for the Board of Governors.
I doubt the Board of Governors understands how quickly
this administration has eroded trust from the community (i.e., dissolution of SFU Football, SFU Alumni Association without consultation), squandered
resources,(i.e., terminating lead general counsel over their HRO decisions; interfering
with the REB) and generally completely de-prioritizing the academic mission of the university at the expense of students being able to get courses they need to graduate and faculty members not getting the resources they need to do their jobs (i.e., prioritizing
hiring of staff positions over faculty positions).
If only SFUFA and a few people communicate concerns they will be seen
as "disgruntled". If people are silent they will likely be presumed to be "happy" or "complacent". As individuals, we may be able to make a difference in the direction SFU is heading.
Best,
Wendy
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Wendy Loken Thornton, Ph.D. R.Psych *** The
SFU Burnaby campus is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Kwikwetlem Nations.
From: Behraad Bahreyni
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 1:52 PM To: Wendy Loken Thornton; academic-discussion@sfu.ca Subject: RE: Presidential reappointment survey Will SFUFA be willing to comment on behalf of the faculty members? Cheers
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Behraad Bahreyni, PhD, PEng
MSE 4176, 250-13450 102nd Ave
Tel: +1 (778) 782-8694
From: Wendy Loken Thornton <wthornto@sfu.ca>
Hi all,
Taken from SFUFA's recent email:
"Community feedback regarding the President’s leadership and impact on institutional success, collegial governance, faculty morale, and public confidence are critical to the renewal committee’s work, and we would encourage all members to share their feedback with the committee over the coming weeks. A web page for community feedback is now live, with details on the various ways to provide feedback. Feedback must be received by October 11"
Here is a link for the feedback: Note that I've confirmed that responses are anonymized.
https://www.sfu.ca/bog/presidential-reappointment/community-consultation.html
Best,
Wendy
*** Wendy Loken Thornton, Ph.D. R.Psych *** The SFU Burnaby campus is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Kwikwetlem Nations.
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