Join us for TFA membership drop-ins

This semester the TFA will be hosting three membership drop-ins at our office.  Have questions about the TFA? Want to get involved in the TFA? Come by our office to meet the new TFA executives and new staff members and talk about the TFA. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Where: TFA office, Kerr Hall…

Health and Safety Checklist for University Re-opening

Health and Safety Checklist for University Re-opening  If a University Administration wishes to schedule significant in-person activities while COVID-19 remains  a public health concern, a number of conditions must be met before staff and students can have  confidence that their campus is safe enough for in-person teaching, learning, and other work. The  following is a…

The Terrorist Attack on a Muslim Family in London, Ontario

The X*FA  Executive is outraged by the act of terror in London Ontario where a family was murdered as part of a racist Islamaphobic attack. We send our support to X*FA members and all other members of the X University community who are suffering as a result of this horrible act. We see this act as a direct…

Anti-Asian Discrimination

Dear Colleagues, Motion passed by the Executive on April 27 2021: The RFA strongly condemns the rise in Anti-Asian harassment and activities, and we encourage any member experiencing Anti-Asian or any form of discrimination or harassment, to contact Lila Pine, the Chair of the RFA Equity Committee (lpine@ryerson.ca). Regards, RFA Executive

RFA Motion Regarding Transparent Reporting Of COVID On Campus

On October 6, 2020 the RFA Executive passed the following motion, and conveyed it to the office of the Vice Provost Faculty Affairs, and the co-chairs of Ryerson’s Joint Health and Safety Committee on the same day. To date (April 2021), the RFA request has not been met. “Be it resolved that the Executive of the…

RFA Executive Motion On Anti-Semitism and the IHRA

Anti-semitism, like other forms of hate has been more visible lately. There has been a move by some to include criticism of the state of Israel as a form of anti-semitism. There are nuances, but labeling analysis and criticism of government actions as anti-semitism has significant implications for scholarly inquiry and our – academics’ –…

CESAR Panel Series on Issues in Post Secondary Education

On behalf of  CESAR (Continuing Education Students at Ryerson) we would like to let you know of a series that CESAR is presenting on Issues in Post Secondary Education. The  panels will take place on the following dates: July 2 – Fairness for International Students July 16 –  State of Public Education & Privatisation August…

RFA Statement of Solidarity As Communities Protest Across the World

Dear Colleagues, The Ryerson Faculty Association stands in solidarity with those demonstrating against racist violence. We oppose any hateful discourse and actions from those in power. We call on our members and the wider Ryerson community to be vigilant in fighting racism and abuses of power.    Ian Sakinofsky, President, On behalf of the Ryerson…

Dec 5 General Membership Meeting

This is to inform you that the RFA General Membership meeting will take place on December 5, 2019 from 12-2 pm in the International Room, ILC.  Lunch will be served at noon and the meeting will start promptly at 12:30 pm.

Nov. 6: Student Strike

Ryerson students are planning a strike on Wednesday November 6th to protest the Provincial Government’s funding cuts to post-secondary education. The RFA supports our Ryerson students in this strike.  We ask our members to consider supporting those students who may choose to participate on November 6th as they demonstrate their opposition to the Government assault…