GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
To accomplish its objectives OCUFA regularly meets with:
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the Ministry of Education and Training
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Cabinet Ministers and MPP's
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Senior Civil Servants
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the Education Critics and Members of the Opposition Parties
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other appropriate government agencies
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the Council of Ontario University, the Canadian Federation of Students, and organizations representing university employees
MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS:
OCUFA promotes issues of concern to the organization through an extensive internal and external communications plan
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING:
OCUFA provides timely statistical and research information for faculty negotiating purposes; sponsors workshops on an annual basis.
INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
To assist member associations in furthering the professional and academic interests of their members, OCUFA:
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compiles and publishes data on economic benefits and university funding
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facilitates the exchange of information among negotiating committees
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compiles and provides information on local, provincial, and national access and equity initiatives
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produces The Academic Matters a publication which highlights issues and concerns of interest to faculty in Ontario
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recognizes merit in teaching and academic librarianship through annual awards
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sponsors and supports the work of its various committees
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works with the Canadian Association of University Teachers to ensure that services provided by the two organizations are complementary