If law student handed me such a poorly reasoned argument— that obligation to teach for a certain time *equals* obligation to teach in a particular way — I would fail the student. More garbage legal statements from a admin out of control.
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Perhaps "small number of academic staff are reticent and have intimated their intention not to teach on campus” needs to speak up to show that it is most, not a small number. #McGill200 admin seems willing to blow up McGill rather than actually talk.
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This.
“The following are not valid reasons for granting permission to teach remotely: fear about campus safety, residing in another jurisdiction, or concern about relatives who might be at heightened risk or exposure to COVID-19, including those living under the same roof.”
from Kahnawake, Québec
so staff cannot refuse unsafe work? how is this legal? Is student attendance mandatory? I had generous absence policies and accommodations for my students when I taught during 2,and 3rd wave last year, before vax
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It is not legal and there is no authority for it in my own view. Unless the course outline specifically says attendance is mandatory, it is not.
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A caring employer.... Next, they'll send campus police to escort the "small number" of reticent faculty to classes.... I want to teach in person, and a vaccine mandate, distancing, & good ventilation would make it more likely that we can finish the semester
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Why are they so aggressive about this? Either remote learning is a good thing or it's not. How was remote learning sooooo awesome until... now? I'm honestly really surprised faculty across all universities pulling this haven't had a mass walk out. The disrespect is mind-blowing.
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well this all seems extremely in violation of the Charter to say nothing of McGill governance and division of powers between faculties/departments and provost's office.
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I’m an undergraduate student at McGill and this is insane, the level of disregard for staff, their families and students alike is practically sociopathic. Full support to any actions staff want to take against this.
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