Q: MRU Policy and On Campus Resources

MRU Policies and Procedures Copyright Guide (Link to MRU resources) MRU Employee Wellbeing Website Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) / Homewood Health Services

Q: Communication and Social Media

MRFA Social Media Guide Perks, Perils, and Possibilities of Social Media, How to Manage Your Social Media Social Media Training Master Slidedeck with Links to Resources Writing for Social Media Information Overload, Keeping Communication Professional in the Digital Age Coordinated Social Media Campaign and Event Planner

Question 1

Return to Campus Fall 2021

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Faculty Resources:

Health and Safety Links

RECORD OF DECISION – Alberta Public Health Order 42-2021 (2021-09-16)
Information about Refusal of Unsafe Work
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act
MRU Incident Reporting Form
Links on Covid aerosol transmission and control measures (including info on healthy in-person teaching)

Statements on the Return to Campus

MRFA Advisory on Resuming In-person Teaching on September 20 (2021-09-19)
MRU Coalition Statement on Return to Campus (2021-09-09)
MRFA Letter to the Minister of Advanced Education (2021-09-09)
Return to Campus Information (2021-09-09 First day of classes memo to members from Lee Easton)
MRFA Statement on the Return to Campus (August 20, 2021)
CAFA Statements
- CAFA Calls for an Accommodation Process in all Alberta Universities and Colleges (August 31, 2021)
- Alberta’s Faculty Call for Safe, Scientifically Based, Return to Campus Plans (August 17, 2021)

Faculty Resources related to Teaching during the pandemic:

Managing Teaching Evaluation During Covid

Session Notes (fall 2020)
FEC Chair, Renae Watchman, Presentation on Teaching Evaluation During Covid

Remote and/or In-person Delivery

Teaching in a Hybrid World event notes (Fall 2021)
Three types of online interactions in Remote Teaching and Learning (Fall 2020)
Bootstrapping an education technology podcast, by Erik Christiansen (Spring 2021)
Fall 2020 PD Day Resources

Question 2

Parliamentary Procedure

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<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Quick-Guide-to-Roberts-Rules-Online.pptx.pdf">Robert's Rules of Order for Online Meetings</a></li><li>Roberts Rules – MRFA 2020 Event - <a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MRFA-Roberts-Rules-Event-2020-1.pdf">Event PDF</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Digital-Copy-of-Roberts-Rules-of-Order.pdf">Digital Copy of Robert’s Rules of Order</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Roberts-Rules-Cheat-Sheet.pdf">Robert’s Rules Cheat Sheet</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Roberts-Rules-Simplified.pdf">Robert’s Rules Simplified</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Parliamentary-Procedures-for-Meetings.pdf">Parliamentary Procedures for Meetings</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/RRO-Online-Meeting-Rules.pdf">Tips for Robert’s Rules in Online Meetings</a></li></ul>

Question 3

Faculty Wellness

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<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Wellbeing-in-the-Learning-Environment-Notes.pdf">Wellbeing in the Learning Environment Notes</a> (Feb 2020)</li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Employee-Wellness-Brochure.pdf">Employee Wellness Brochure</a></li><li>Mental Toughness<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mental-Toughness-MRFA-Sept-2020-1.pdf">PowerPoint Presented by Brent MacDonald </a>– Fall 2020</li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mental-Toughness-Session-notes.pdf">Session Notes</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.mtroyal.ca/EmploymentCareers/HumanResources/WorkplaceHealthPromotion/index.htm">MRU Employee Wellbeing Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mtroyal.ca/EmploymentCareers/HumanResources/_pdfs/homewoodsummary2015.pdf">Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) / Homewood Health Services</a></li></ul>

Question 4

MRU Policy and On Campus Resources

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MRU Employee Wellbeing Website
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) / Homewood Health Services

Question 5

Financial Preparedness and Job Action Related

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<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Calculator-to-Assess-Personal-Financial-Impact-of-Job-Action-1.pdf">Calculator to Assess Personal Financial Impact of Job Action</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MRFA-Financial-Preparedness-in-the-Event-of-Job-Action-Session-Notes-1.pdf">MRFA Financial Preparedness in the Event of Job Action – Session Notes</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Financial-Preparedness-Roadmap-Session-Notes.pdf">Financial Preparedness Roadmap Session Notes</a> (Sunlife)</li></ul>

Question 6

Service

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<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/educationalleadership/">Conceptualizing a Holistic Approach to Educational Leadership at MRU </a></li><li>Surviving Service: Making Service Effective, Efficient and Enjoyable (February 21, 2018)<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Surviving-Service-Event-Notes.pdf">Surviving Service Event Notes</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Service-Opportunities-at-MRU-by-Type.pdf">Service Opportunities at MRU by Type</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Roberts-Rules-of-Order-Cheat-Sheet.pdf">Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Using-Technology-to-Build-Efficiency.pdf">Using Technology to Build Efficiency</a></li></ul></li></ul>

Question 7

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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Members with any concerns, questions or comments relating to EDI issues are welcome to submit these to the MRFA at edi@mrfa.net. All emails will remain confidential.

MRFA Organizational Review Session Notes (Fall 2020)

Presentation on Pronoun Use – the First International Pronouns Day

Question 8

Communication and Social Media

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MRFA Social Media Guide

Question 9

Student Supports

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Student Advocacy Office Information Document
Supporting Student Mental Health
Inclusion and Accessibility:
Students with Children
- Supporting the Well-Being of Student-Parents in Higher Education
- Supporting Students with Children in Class
More Links for How Faculty can Help Students:
- Student Learning Services
- Career Services
- Dating, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Other:
- Teachers and Students – Maintaining Professional Boundaries

Question 10

Teaching and Evaluation

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Teaching Evaluation

Managing Teaching Evaluation During Covid
- Session Notes
- FEC Chair, Renae Watchman, Presentation on Teaching Evaluation During Covid
Faculty 180 – Annual Report Software Training Session

Remote and/or In-person Delivery

MRU Resources

Academic Development Centre

Question 11

CA Related Resources

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<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fall-2019-TPC-Workshop_Final_Aug28_2019.pdf"><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Fall-2020-TPC-Workshop.pdf">Fall 2020 Tenure & Promotion Committee Members Workshop</a></a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Contract-Faculty-Presentation-October-7-2020.pdf">Reappointment and Workload Allocation – Fall 2020 presentation for Contract Faculty</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Workload-Appeal-Presentation-January-2019.pdf">Workload Appeal Presentation – January 2019</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/member-support/the-role-of-the-mrfa/accommodations/">Accommodations </a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/member-support/the-role-of-the-mrfa/disciplinary-process/">Disciplinary Processes</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/member-support/the-role-of-the-mrfa/grievance-process/">Grievances </a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/member-support/the-role-of-the-mrfa/health-and-safety-concerns/">Health and Safety</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/member-support/the-role-of-the-mrfa/personal-harassment/">Personal Harassment</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Contract-Faculty-PD-Allotments.pdf">Contract Faculty PD Allotments</a></li></ul>

Question 12

Chair Resources

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Chair Advisories:

MRFA Presentations:

Contract Faculty:
- Reappointment and Workload Allocation – Fall 2020
- MRFA Introduction for New Contract Faculty Members
Full Time Faculty:
- Fall 2020 Tenure & Promotion Committee Members Workshop
Grievances Process
Workload Appeal Presentation – January 2019

Links to further information

Faculty Funding Opportunities

Service Honorarium (Contract Faculty)
Student Scholarships
Taking Courses at MRU
Tuition Refunds
PD Allocations
FDC Funding

Other Faculty Resources are available here.

If there is something you are looking for that isn't here, please email office@mrfa.net.

Question 13

MRFA Advisories

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<ul><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-08-28-Advisory-Impact-of-COVID-on-Faculty-Work.pdf">2020-08-28 – Advisory – Impact of COVID on Faculty Work</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-10-07-MRFA-COVID-Advisory-2.docx.pdf">2020-10-07 – MRFA COVID Advisory</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/December-Advisory-6-Medical-Leaves-Return-to-Work-and-Accommodations.pdf">2020-12-07 - Medical Leaves, Return to Work Meetings and Accommodations</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Members-Advisory-Grievances.pdf">2021-01-18 - Grievances </a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-02-01-Advisory-8-Ergonomics-Working-from-Home-and-WCB.pdf">2021-02-01 - Ergonomics and WCB Claims in the Home Office Environment</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-02-19-COVID-19-And-Mental-Health-and-Wellness.pdf">2021-02-19 - COVID-19 And Mental Health and Wellness</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/COVID-Advisory-3-Return-to-Work-May-13.pdf">2021-05-13 - Covid-19 Return to Campus Fall 2021</a></li><li><a href="https://mrfa.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-19-Member-Advisory-Regarding-Resuming-In-Person-Teaching.pdf">2021-09-19 - MRFA Advisory on Resuming In-person Teaching on September 20</a></li></ul>

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