AUAFA is dedicated to advancing the interests of faculty members at Alberta University of the Arts. We work to ensure the success and well-being of our faculty, promoting excellence in arts education.
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ABOUT AUAFA
Alberta University of the Arts Faculty Association (AUAFA) serves as the exclusive bargaining agent for its members as mandated by the Government of Alberta's Post Secondary Learning Act.
AUAFA is committed to protecting the rights and improving the working conditions of its membership, which comprises all Permanent, Sessional, and Limited-Term Appointment (LTA) faculty employed by Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts). This includes Teaching, Non-teaching (Counselor, Librarian), and Visiting Faculty. The Associationʼs primary responsibility is overseeing the collective bargaining process, and acting on behalf of its members when differences arise regarding the interpretation of the Collective Agreement. The Association also plays a significant role in maintaining and promoting the professional status of our members; promoting a healthy working environment; ensuring adherence both to University policies and procedures and to professional ethics in general; and protecting academic freedom. To meet its responsibilities AUAFA collects dues from all its members.
The AUAFA executive are elected by the Membership and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Association. It welcomes input and receives direction from the Membership, to whom it reports regularly through meetings, eBulletins, Newsletters and e-mail updates.
AUAFA belongs to the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association (ACIFA) and is a federated member of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).
AUAFA was formed in 1985, originally as ACAFA and subsequently as ACADFA.
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Alberta University of the Arts Faculty Association (AUAFA) serves as the exclusive bargaining agent for its members as mandated by the Government of Alberta's Post Secondary Learning Act.
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