2010- 2012 VCC-VCCFA Collective Agreement

The VCCFA will be having a session on Academic Freedom on

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

12 noon– 2:00 pm

Room 2654, VCCFA Union Office, Broadway Campus

Presenter: Weldon Cowan, FPSE

Lunch will be provided.

Please r.s.v.p. to info@vccfa.ca or call 604.688.6210 if you are planning to attend.

Academic freedom includes the right, without restriction by prescribed doctrine, to freedom of teaching and discussion; freedom in carrying out research and disseminating and publishing the results thereof; freedom in producing and performing creative works; freedom to engage in service to the institution and the community; freedom to express freely one's opinion about the institution, its administration, or the system in which one works; freedom from institutional censorship; freedom to acquire, preserve, and provide access to documentary material in all formats; and freedom to participate in professional and representative academic bodies.

VCCFA – Cheryl Draper Memorial Scholarship Criteria

Deadline: March 31, 2012

Purpose

VCCFA annually awards one or more Cheryl Draper Memorial Scholarships to a child or spouse of a VCCFA member in good standing as defined in the VCCFA Constitution.

• These scholarships may be used for any public post secondary institutions in Canada and for any certificate, diploma or degree program.
• The scholarships are to be used for post secondary tuition and other related expenses up to a maximum of $1,000.00
• The scholarship monies will be released up to one calendar year following an award and upon receipt of proof of registration in a recognized institution.

Selection Process

The VCCFA Executive appoints a sub-committee to review applications and make recommendations for its consideration by May 1 st of each year. The committee consists of a chair, appointed by the Executive, and the parent(s)/spouse(s) of the previous year's winner(s) and an Executive liaison.

The VCCFA Executive will also appoint an Executive liaison whose responsibility it will be to vet all applications so that there is no identifying information on the transcripts, etc. of the applicants.

Applications can be obtained from the VCCFA Union Office and must be completed as directed by March 31st of each year and the following must be attached:

• Transcripts of academic records and/or documented experience in field of study must be attached to application.
• A letter based upon the following criteria explaining why the applicant wants the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

• Volunteer activities including contribution to community and/or school
• Academic Record
• A description of academic/career aspirations OR a statement about why the applicant has chosen a particular course of study for he following year.

Scholarship recipients may only receive one full scholarship within any four year cycle.

Application form to the VCCFA Cheryl Draper Memorial Scholarship 2012

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