MRFA Lunch and Learn Series – 2024-25

The MRFA’s PD committee is providing a series of sessions of interest to members in the Fall semester hosted by MRFA Members. Please refer to the details below to attend an upcoming session or submit an expression of interest to host your own session.

• How Do You Prep? Facilitated by Jennifer Solinas, General Education
  • September 6, 2024 l 12:00 – 1:30pm l Faculty Centre – W315
  • Read the Session Notes Here
• Creating a Culture of Respect: Having a Difficult Conversation Presented by Leda Stawnychko, General Management and HR (Strategy and Organizational Theory)
  • October 10, 2024 l 11:30am – 12:30pm l Faculty Centre (W315) w/ online option
  • Read the Session Notes Here
• 3 Ways to Stop Overwhelm in 5 Minutes Per Day! Presented by Vera Ilnyckyj, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Social Innovation.
  • October 30, 2024 l 12:00 – 1:30pm l Faculty Centre (W315) w/ online option
  • Read the Session Notes Here
• Navigating academic file-sharing: What happens if your teaching materials end up on Course Hero or Chegg? Presented by Taylor McPeak, Copyright Advisor and Lauren Cross, Writing and Learning Strategist
  • November 4, 2024 l 12:00 – 1:30pm l Faculty Centre (W315) w/ online option
  • Read the Session Notes Here
• Promoting Faculty Safety: Addressing Challenging Student Interactions Presented by Scharie Tavcer – Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies and Derrick Antson – MRFA Labour Relations Officer 
  • January 22, 2025 l 12:00 – 1:30pm l Faculty Centre (W315) w/ online option
  • See the slide deck for this session (the session will also be offered at the 2025 MRFAC Spring Retreat)