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Faculty training sessions relating to the faculty collective agreement.
The following training is offered for Mount Royal faculty, Chairs, Academic Directors, and Associate Deans. All training is offered in person; virtual remote participation is not available. For any questions, or if you require training but cannot attend any scheduled sessions, please contact us at facultyrelations@mtroyal.ca.
2024-2025 training schedule
Faculty annual reports workshop (August)
Monday, Aug. 23, 2024 – 10:00 - 11:50 am
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
Connect with colleagues and learn about the Annual Report System, i.e. how to transfer files and more. This workshop is open to all faculty, chairs and associate deans and is offered twice per year (August and January).
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Lee Easton, Immediate Past President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration has closed.
Tenure, promotion and permanency workshop (August)
Monday, Aug. 23, 2024 – 10:00 - 11:50 am
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
In accordance with Articles 9.1.9, 9.2.11 and 9.3.5 of the faculty collective agreement, this training is required for those serving in their first year on any tenure, promotion or permanency committees. However, participation is open to anyone who would like to attend.
This workshop is offered in August, September, October and January.
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Lee Easton, Immediate Past President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration has closed.
Tenure, promotion and permanency workshop (September)
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 – 10:00 - 11:50 am
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
In accordance with Articles 9.1.9, 9.2.11 and 9.3.5 of the faculty collective agreement, this training is required for those serving in their first year on any tenure, promotion or permanency committees. However, participation is open to anyone who would like to attend.
This workshop is offered in August, September, October and January.
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Janet Miller, Communications Officer, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration has closed.
Peer evaluation of teaching (September)
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 – 2:00 - 3:00 pm
This workshop is supported by the Academic Development Centre.
In accordance with Article 28.5.3 of the faculty collective agreement, all faculty members serving as peer evaluators must complete training prior to conducting evaluations. Per Article 18.5.2, "Evaluators shall be Tenured Employees." This training is offered twice per year (September and January).
Facilitated by:
Christian Cook, Academic Director, Academic Development Centre
Stephen Price, Dean, Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Registration has closed.
Contract faculty hiring and workload allocation workshop for Chairs (September)
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 – 9:00 - 11 am
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
Chairs are encouraged to attend this session to learn about best practices for hiring contract faculty, including hiring, reappointment and workload allocation. This training is offered twice per year (September and January).
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Brenda Lang, President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration is by invitation to Chairs only.
Tenure, promotion and permanency workshop for Chairs
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 – 9 - 10:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
Chairs are encouraged to attend this session to learn about the procedures and administrative processes for tenure, promotion and permanency.
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Janet Miller, Communications Officer, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration is by invitation to Chairs only.
Tenure, promotion and permanency workshop (October)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 – 9:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
In accordance with Articles 9.1.9, 9.2.11 and 9.3.5 of the faculty collective agreement, this training is required for those serving in their first year on any tenure, promotion or permanency committees. However, participation is open to anyone who would like to attend.
This workshop is offered in August, September, October and January.
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Milena Radzikowska, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration has closed.
Promotion Application Workshop - Part 1: Overview of Application Process
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 – 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
The Promotion Application Workshops are open to faculty members who are considering applying for promotion to the rank of Professor. Part 1 will focus on a review of the initial stages of the promotion application process, e.g. choosing reviewers, picking which stream to apply, etc.
Both sessions are optional, but highly recommended if you are considering submitting an application for 2025-26.
Facilitated by:
Jennifer Pettit, Dean, Faculty of Arts
Lee Easton, Immediate Past President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration has closed.
Full-time faculty hiring and workload allocation workshop for Chairs
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 – 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
Chairs are encouraged to attend this session to learn more about the amended MRU Hiring Guidelines and hiring best practices.
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Lee Easton, Immediate Past President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration is by invitation to Chairs only.
Contract faculty hiring and workload allocation workshop for Chairs (January)
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 – 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
Chairs are encouraged to attend this session to learn about best practices for hiring contract faculty, including hiring, reappointment and workload allocation. This training is offered twice per year (September and January).
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Brenda Lang, President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
Registration is by invitation to Chairs only.
Peer evaluation of teaching (January)
Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 - 11:30 am - 12:50 pm
This workshop is supported by the Academic Development Centre.
In accordance with Article 28.5.3 of the faculty collective agreement, all faculty members serving as peer evaluators must complete training prior to conducting evaluations. Per Article 18.5.2, "Evaluators shall be Tenured Employees." This training is offered twice per year (September and January).
Facilitated by:
Stephen Price, Dean, Faculty of Health, Community and Education
Jennifer Boman, Associate Professor and Faculty Development Consultant, Academic Development Centre
(An mtroyal.ca account is required to register)
Tenure, promotion and permanency workshop (January)
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 – 9:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
In accordance with Articles 9.1.9, 9.2.11 and 9.3.5 of the faculty collective agreement, this training is required for those serving in their first year on any tenure, promotion or permanency committees. However, participation is open to anyone who would like to attend.
This workshop is offered in August, September, October and January.
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Pearl Herscovitch, Academic Policy and Governance Officer, Mount Royal Faculty Association
(An mtroyal.ca account is required to register)
Faculty annual reports workshop (February)
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 - 10:00 - 11:50 am
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
Connect with colleagues and learn about the Annual Report System, i.e. how to transfer files and more. This workshop is open to all faculty, chairs and associate deans and is offered twice per year (August and January/February).
Facilitated by:
Shelley Rathie, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Relations
Lee Easton, Immediate Past President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
(An mtroyal.ca account is required to register)
Promotion Application Workshop - Part 2: Building the Promotion Dossier
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2025 – 10:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Jointly presented by Academic Affairs and the Mount Royal Faculty Association.
The Promotion Application Workshops are for faculty members who are considering applying for promotion to the rank of Professor. Part 2 will focus on the process of building the Promotion Dossier. Past applicants will also participate in the session and will share their suggestions for compiling the promotion dossier.
Both sessions are optional, but highly recommended if you are considering submitting an application for 2025-26.
Facilitated by:
Jennifer Pettit, Dean, Faculty of Arts
Lee Easton, Immediate Past President, Mount Royal Faculty Association
(An mtroyal.ca account is required to register)
Unconscious bias in hiring
Date TBD
Offered through the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
In accordance with Article 24.4.1, all faculty shall participate in broad-based diversity, equity and inclusion training (available on myMRU). In addition, according to 24.4.2, "specific orientation and training shall be provided for all members and alternates serving on committees related to all aspects of recruitment and promotion." This training is required annually and prior to commencing work on such committees.
Facilitated by:
TBD - Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Registration TBD
More information
For questions about academic professional development at Mount Royal, please contact:
Office of Faculty Relations
403-440-6588
facultyrelations@mtroyal.ca