A Special Event for UBC Librarians & Archivists
Looking to better understand academic freedom and how it applies to librarians and archivists? Join librarians and archivists from UBC and SFU for a virtual event that explores academic freedom provisions in our respective collective agreements.
Our speakers, Deena Rubuliak and Kumari Beck are familiar with each institution’s respective collective agreement, and will share an overview of academic freedom provisions, with particular attention to applications and implications for librarians and archivists.
Event details:
Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom (Please note this event will not be recorded)
Register at this link
Online via Zoom (Please note this event will not be recorded)
Register at this link
A second part to this event will take place March 26 at SFU Vancouver, with a partial hybrid option – more information will be shared soon!
Speaker Bios:
Deena Rubuliak, Executive Director, UBC Faculty Association
Deena’s academic background is in the field of anthropology, where she earned an undergraduate and graduate degree from SFU, graduating in 2006. While at SFU, Deena worked for the Teaching Support Staff Union holding the position of Organizer (responsible for Collective Bargaining) and then as the Chief Steward, with the responsibility for grievances, arbitration, and general labour relations with the University. Deena joined the UBCFA in 2007 as Labour Relations Officer and was appointed as the Executive Director in 2011.
Deena’s academic background is in the field of anthropology, where she earned an undergraduate and graduate degree from SFU, graduating in 2006. While at SFU, Deena worked for the Teaching Support Staff Union holding the position of Organizer (responsible for Collective Bargaining) and then as the Chief Steward, with the responsibility for grievances, arbitration, and general labour relations with the University. Deena joined the UBCFA in 2007 as Labour Relations Officer and was appointed as the Executive Director in 2011.
Kumari Beck, SFU Faculty of Education and member of CAUT’s Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee
Kumari Beck is Professor and co-director of the Centre for Research on International Education in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and a member of CAUT’s Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee. Her research interests span international education, internationalization of higher education, internationalization of curriculum, and equity studies in education.
Kumari Beck is Professor and co-director of the Centre for Research on International Education in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and a member of CAUT’s Academic Freedom & Tenure Committee. Her research interests span international education, internationalization of higher education, internationalization of curriculum, and equity studies in education.
