Governance at BVCFA
Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
Faculty Associations are integral to the governance of post-secondary institutions, providing a framework for transparency and accountability in decision-making. BVCFA represents the collective voice of faculty members on critical issues by collaborating with Bow Valley College leadership. This helps safeguard professional standards and ensures that decisions reflect the academic community’s values.
BVCFA/BVC Collective Agreement
BVCFA plays an integral role in negotiating and upholding collective agreements that define the terms and conditions of academic staff employment. In Alberta, the Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA) empowers associations as the official representatives of faculty members in collective bargaining. Read our latest Collective Agreement here.
BVCFA Bylaws and Constitution
The bylaws and constitution of BVCFA serve as the foundational documents that guide its operations and decision-making processes. By adhering to these bylaws and constitution, the association ensures transparency, accountability, and consistency in representing faculty interests. Read our bylaws and constitution here.
Post-secondary Learning Act
The Post-secondary Learning Act (PSLA) is the key governing document that names faculty associations as the official representatives of faculty members in collective bargaining. The PSLA sets a democratic governance structure and reinforces the ability to advocate for faculty rights in post-secondary institutions in Alberta.
Post-secondary Learning Act
The Post-secondary Learning Act (PSLA) is the key governing document that names faculty associations as the official representatives of faculty members in collective bargaining. The PSLA sets a democratic governance structure and reinforces the ability to advocate for faculty rights in post-secondary institutions in Alberta.
Labour Relations Code
The Labour Relations Code establishes the legal framework for labour relations, including the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in various sectors, including post-secondary education. The Code governs the processes of collective bargaining, union representation, and dispute resolution, ensuring that both parties engage in negotiations fairly and equitably.
Academic Council
The Academic Council is a key authority in our governance structure, guiding the academic direction and ensuring the quality of education offered. The Academic Council is a group of students, faculty and administrators. This group meets regularly to review academic matters and make recommendations to the Board of Governors. As a community college, the Academic Council is the place where faculty are given a say in the direction of college programming.
Academic Council
The Academic Council is a key authority in our governance structure, guiding the academic direction and ensuring the quality of education offered. The Academic Council is a group of students, faculty and administrators. This group meets regularly to review academic matters and make recommendations to the Board of Governors. As a community college, the Academic Council is the place where faculty are given a say in the direction of college programming.
