Teaching@Ryerson

2008 / 2009 - Annual Academic Cycle
RFA, CUPE, Grad Studies

For any discrepancies in language the Ryerson Calendar shall be considered to be correct.

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Date	Key Actions / Events	Resource Person / Source Document
August 2008 - top
August 4, 2008	Civic Holiday (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
August 8, 2008	Final date to apply in person for the Fall 2008 Convocation (with non-refundable late application fee)	Ryerson Calendar
August 8, 2008	Final date for new students to apply for Transfer Credit for the start of the Fall 2008/Winter 2009 academic year. After this date no applications will be assessed for Fall 2008. Applications received after this date will be assessed for the start of the Winter 2009 term (exception: students approved after August 8)	Ryerson Calendar
August 16, 2008	Each full workload half sessional instructor with a Fall semester appointment is entitled to $375 for eligible expenses according to University policies and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements	CUPE 3904-1 Article 22 #10 Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 procedures
August 16, 2008	Each reduced workload half sessional instructor with a Fall semester appointment is entitled to $250 for eligible expenses according to University policies and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements	CUPE 3904-1 Article 22 #10 Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 procedures
August 16, 2008	Start date for instructors with Fall semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (b)
August 23, 2008	Start date for instructors with Fall or Fall/Winter semester part-time appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Art. 16.2 (c)
August 25 to August 29, 2008	Fall term Undergraduate (full- and part-time program students) enrollment and orientation activities	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
August 29, 2008	Final date to appeal Spring/Summer 2008 final undergraduate grades or Academic Standing	Ryerson Calendar
August 29, 2008	Final date to request missing Spring/Summer 2008 undergraduate grades	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
September 2008 - top
September 2008	All TAs and GAs to be provided with training and orientation necessary to perform position duties	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 14.05
September 2008	TA/GA s requiring WHMIS training, must be trained prior to commencing the appointment	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 14.04
September 1, 2008	Labour Day (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
September 1, 2008	RFA - Career Development Increments to faculty members who qualify	RFA - Collective Agreement - Article 13.1
September 1, 2008	RFA - Merit Increments to faculty members who qualify	RFA - Collective Agreement - Article 13.1
September 1, 2008	RFA - Promotional Adjustments to faculty members who qualify	RFA - Collective Agreement - Article 13.1
September 1, 2008	Annual rate of pay increases for Cupe 3904, Unit #3 employees	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 20.02
September 1, 2008	RFA - Official Anniversary Date for most faculty	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
September 2, 2008	Classes commence for full and part-time undergraduate programs. Note: for full- and part-time programs accessing classes through The Chang School, some classes will begin on Monday, September 8; see your Fall timetable for further information	Ryerson Calendar
September 5, 2008	Final date for admission, re-admission or reinstatement to a full-time undergraduate degree program or as a Special Student for the Fall 2008 term	Ryerson Calendar
September 5, 2008	Final date for payment of undergraduate tuition fees for the academic year (Fall and Winter terms)	Manager, Student Fees Ryerson Calendar
September 6, 2008	Final date of open enrollment for classes offered through The Chang School	Ryerson Calendar
September 8, 2008	The Chang School classes commence for Fall 2008	Ryerson Calendar
September 12, 2008	Final date to add or change undergraduate classes, in Fall 2008 for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enroll in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
September 12, 2008	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program and be eligible for the majority of fees to be refunded ($400 non-refundable charge for Fall admission, re-admission, or re-instatement approvals, full-time programs; $200 non-refundable charge for Fall admission, re-admission or re-instatement approvals, part-time programs)	Coordinator, Evaluations Ryerson Calendar
September 12, 2008	Final date to drop an undergraduate class to be eligible for a full refund of fees (if a course drop results in a lower fee range), for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Refer to Refund Schedule in the Ryerson calendar. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
September 12, 2008	Final date to clear all outstanding academic and financial graduation requirements to be eligible for the Fall 2008 Convocation	Coordinator, Evaluations Ryerson Calendar
September 12, 2008	Final date to cancel an Application to Graduate for the Fall 2008 Convocation	Ryerson Calendar
September 12, 2008	Final date to change name to appear on all graduation information (including award)	Ryerson Calendar
Mid-September	CUPE #1 - Start of assessment visits period which ends mid November. Arrangements for visiting a class for the purpose of making an assessment shall be made with the Instructor concerned at least a week in advance. No assessment during the first 2 weeks or last 2 weeks of the semester	CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement- Article 18, 1.(d)
September 17, 2008	First date for teaching assessments of probationary faculty in Fall term	RFA CA 4.4.B.8
September 20, 2008	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to post names and ranks of the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) for promotion of faculty	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10
Week of September 29, 2008	Course Intention changes for the Winter 2009 term must be completed by October 3	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
September 30, 2008	RFA - Deadline for faculty with tenure to submit application for promotion to the DEAN (Also applies to Professors who apply for transfer to the Professor pay scale)	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10, F.6
September 30, 2008	Faculty members who are being considered for tenure and wish also to be considered for promotion must provide a letter to the Dean by this date indicating their intention to apply for promotion in the year of tenure review. All members applying simultaneously for Associate Professor status and tenure are to submit their promotion material by September 30, 2007	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
October 2008 - top
October 1 to November 30, 2008	In-class teaching inspections conducted by two members of the FPC Sub Committee and by the Chair/Director or other academic administrator of the applicant's Department/School following application for promotion. Not to be conducted within either the first two or the last two weeks of a semester. Teaching assessments shall not be required for candidates applying for Associate Professor, provided there have been at least two teaching assessments within the two years prior to the Faculty member's application for promotion.	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.10.E. d)
October 1, 2008	RFA - Deadline to apply for promotion to Senior Librarian by forwarding a request to the Provost and Vice President, Academic	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 16.8
October 1, 2008	RFA - Deadline for University to provide the RFA with a list of current faculty members	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 2.4
October 1, 2008	RFA - Deadline for Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs to provide confirmation to the RFA that non-tenure stream instructors do not exceed 28% ceiling	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.5
October 3, 2008	Final date to drop a Fall undergraduate class and be eligible for a 50% refund, if applicable, for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. A 50% drop charge applies if a class drop results in a lower fee range. Refer to a Refund Schedule in the Ryerson calendar. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
October 3, 2008	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program and be eligible for a 50% refund of Fall 2008 fees	Coordinator, Evaluations, Ryerson Calendar
October 4, 2008	A 100% drop charge applies (no fees refunded) if a Fall class drop results in a lower fee range for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
October 6, 2008	RFA - Deadline for faculty to submit new academic qualifications to the DEAN for inclusion in Ryerson Calendar	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, Academic Policies and Procedures - No.86
October 10, 2008	Final date to submit an appeal for OSAP funds for any trimester, co-op or other programs with a December year end	Ryerson Calendar
October 10, 2008	Final date to submit an OSAP application to be eligible to receive funding for the current September to April academic year. Applications submitted after this date will be eligible to receive OSAP funding from the date the application was received	Ryerson Calendar
October 13, 2008	Thanksgiving (University closed). Classes missed will be made up on an individual course basis	Ryerson Calendar
Mid - Term Fall 2008	The Supervising Instructor will meet with the CUPE 3904, Unit #3 employee prior to or at the midway point of each term of the employee's appointment in order to provide verbal feedback to the employee regarding the employee's performance of their duties, at which time the parties can discuss any concerns that they may have regarding the appointment. (Assumption that the employee is hired for 13 weeks)	CUPE 3904 - 3, Article 15.01(a)
October 15, 2008	Deadline for instructors to submit Textbook Order Form to the Bookstore for use in Winter 2009 term courses	Manager, Ryerson Bookstore
October 15, 2008	Deadline for Instructors to submit Textbook Orders to the Library to support courses for Winter 2009 term	Liaison Librarian, Ryerson Library
October 15, 2008	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to form Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittees to evaluate applications for promotion and inform applicant of composition of his/her FPC subcommittee	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10, D.2
October 15, 2008	RFA - Deadline for faculty to apply to CHAIR/DIRECTOR for paid and unpaid leaves of absence and post-administrative leaves for the 2009/2010 academic year	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 6.
October 21, 2008	Submission of materials for November Academic Council Agenda. This is the final Academic Council meeting to approve degree program changes for 2009/2010	Secretary of Senate
October 27 and October 29, 2008	Fall 2008 Convocation	Ryerson Calendar
October 31, 2008	Members of FPC sub-committee to meet by October 31, 2008 to elect a chair	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.10, D. 2(e)
November 2008 - top
November 1, 2008	RFA - Fall term contact hours to be determined by the number of students in any class or section registered on this date for Mode I.	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.2
November 1, 2008	Deadline for department/school to post Winter semester teaching positions	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 13.4 (b)
November 1, 2008	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to forward all faculty supervisory and administrative release time appointments to the RFA and the Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.6
November 1, 2008	RFA - Fall term count date of students registered in a class or section to determine faculty evaluation and counselling hours for mode I	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.1
November 1, 2008	Deadline to forward to CUPE office Instructor Student Enrollment Count Date Form	Human Resources - Employee Relations Unit
November 1, 2008	Deadline for Continuing Education to post Winter semester teaching positions	HR Consultant, CUPE 3904-2 Collective Agreement Article 11.02
November 3, 2008	Final date to submit an application for re-admission or re-instatement into an undergraduate program for the Winter 2009 term (for guaranteed consideration)	Coordinator, Admissions, Ryerson Calendar
November 4, 2008	Final Academic Council meeting to approve degree program changes for 2009/2010	Secretary of Senate
November 9 to 22, 2008	Faculty/Course Surveys to be conducted on-line beginning this date and concluding November 22, 2008	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, Secretary of Senate, RFA Collective Agreement - Appendix F, CUPE 3904 - 1 Appendix II
November 13, 2008	Final date for Teaching Assessments of probationary faculty in Fall term	RFA Collective Agreement- Article 4.4, B.8
Mid-November	End of assessment visits period	CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement- Article 18, 1.(d)
November 15, 2008	A faculty member when applying for tenure or tenure/promotion submits her/his tenure dossier to the Chair or Director in as complete a form as possible. The Chair/Director to review the dossier to ensure that all materials itemized in the Collective Agreement are included	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
November 21, 2008	Final date to officially drop a Fall undergraduate term class(es) in good Academic Standing (no refund of fees). Non-attendance in Fall classes after this date will result in a failing grade for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
November 21, 2008	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program for the Fall 2008 term in good Academic Standing (no refund of Fall 2008 fees)	Ryerson Calendar
November 21, 2008	Last meeting date for Fall 2008 undergraduate classes scheduled on Fridays	Ryerson Calendar
November 21, 2008	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to approve faculty applications for leaves of absence and forward recommendations to Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
Week of November 24, 2008	Final week for supervising instructors to complete performance evaluation for TAs and GAs for Fall Semester	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Articles 15.01(b), Appendix A
November 28, 2008	Final date for students to apply for Transfer Credit assessment for the start of Winter 2009 term. Applications received after this date will be assessed for the start of the Spring 2009 term	Ryerson Calendar
November 28, 2008	Classes end for full- and part-time undergraduate programs. Note: for part-time program students (or full-time program students) accessing courses through The Chang School, some continuing education classes may continue until Monday, December 15	Ryerson Calendar
November 28, 2008	Classes normally scheduled on Mondays will meet for the last class on this day.	Ryerson Calendar
November 30, 2008	Probationary Faculty, if final year of probation and applying for promotion to Associate status simultaneously with tenure, to submit their complete dossiers to the DAC by this date. Dossier to include at least the two (2) most recent teaching assessments within the two (2) years prior to the Faculty member's application for promotion	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
November 30, 2008	Probationary faculty, if in final year of probation and applying for promotion to Associate status simultaneously with tenure to name two (2) members to the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) sub-committee from the pool of faculty members within the FPC	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
December 2008 - top
December 1, 2008	First date to apply on RAMSS to graduate at the Spring 2009 convocation	Ryerson Calendar
December 1, 2008	Deadline for Continuing Education to issue conditional offer of appointment to Instructors for the Winter semester	Human Resources Consultant CUPE 3904-2 Collective Agreement - Article 11.06
December 1, 2008	RFA - Deadline for CHAIR/DIRECTOR and Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittee on promotion to assess teaching performance and complete inspection report of applicants for promotion	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process, Article 4.10, E.2.
December 2 to 13, 2008	Fall term undergraduate examination period, including Saturdays, December 6 and December 13	Ryerson Calendar
Week of December 8, 2008 (including Monday December 15)	The Chang School classes end	Ryerson Calendar Continuing Education Calendar
December 12, 2008	Deadline for clearing any Fall 2008 and prior outstanding debt, library book/fine, or other borrowed property in excess of $10 to ensure that Fall 2008 grades are not withheld	Ryerson Calendar
December 13, 2008	Official end of term for undergraduate programs	Ryerson Calendar
December 15, 2008	RFA - Deadline for mode I faculty to inform CHAIR/DIRECTOR of change to mode II for the Fall term 2009	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.9
December 15, 2008	RFA - Deadline for mode II to request from CHAIR/DIRECTOR a return to mode I for the Fall term 2009	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.9
December 15, 2008	RFA - Deadline for teaching assessment inspection reports to be forwarded to other members of the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittee on promotion	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10, E.2 D
December 15, 2008	For simultaneous tenure & promotion applicants, Dean to inform applicant applying for promotion to Associate status (Nov 30) of the final composition of the faculty member's FPC sub-committee	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
December 16, 2008	Start date for instructors with Winter semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (b)
December 16, 2008	Each full workload half sessional instructor with a Winter semester appointment is entitled to $375 for eligible expenses according to University policies and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements	CUPE 3904-1 Article 22 #10 Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 procedures
December 16, 2008	Each reduced workload half sessional instructor with a Winter semester appointment is entitled to $250 for eligible expenses according to University policies and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements	CUPE 3904-1 Article 22 #10 Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 procedures
December 24, 2008 to January 2, 2009	Mid-Year Break, the University will close at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 23. The University will re-open at 8 am on Monday, January 5	Ryerson Calendar
December 31, 2008	End date for Instructors with Fall semester part-time appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (d)
January 2009 - top
January 1, 2009	Start date for instructors with Winter semester part-time appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (d)
January 2009	TA/GA s requiring WHMIS training, must be trained prior to commencing the appointment	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 14.04
January 2009	All TAs and GAs to be provided with training and orientation necessary to perform position duties	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 14.05
January 5 and 6, 2009	Winter term undergraduate (full- and part-time program students) enrollment and orientation activities	Supervisor, Registration, Ryerson Calendar
January 7, 2009	Final date for payment of undergraduate tuition fees assessed for the Winter term. - full- and part-time undergraduate students; - part-time undergraduate students accessing classes through The Chang School	Manager, Student Fees, Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
January 7, 2009	Final date for admission, re-admission or re-instatement to a full-time undergraduate degree program or as a Special Student for the Winter 2009 term	Ryerson Calendar
January 7, 2009	Classes commence full- and part-time undergraduate programs	Ryerson Calendar
January 9, 2009	Final date to request missing Fall 2008 term undergraduate grades	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
January 9, 2009	Final date to appeal Fall 2008 final undergraduate grades or Academic Standing	Ryerson Calendar
January 10, 2009	Final date of open enrollment, in-person, for courses offered through The Chang School	The Chang School Calendar
January 12, 2009	The Chang School classes commence for Winter 2009	Ryerson Calendar, Continuing Education Calendar
Week of January 12, 2009	Winter Carnival activities week; classes to continue as scheduled	Ryerson Calendar
January 15, 2009	End date for instructors with Fall semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement- Article 16.2 (b)
January 15, 2009	RFA - Deadline for each member of the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittee on promotion to submit independent assessment of each applicant to the DEAN	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10, F.9
Mid-January	CUPE #1 - Start of assessment visits period which ends the end of March. Arrangements for visiting a class for the purpose of making an assessment shall be made with the Instructor concerned at least a week in advance	CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement- Article 18, 1.(d)
January 16, 2009	Start date for instructors with a Winter semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointment immediately following a Fall semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointment	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement- Article 16.2 (b)
January 20, 2009	Final date to add or change undergraduate classes, in Winter 2009 for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
January 20, 2009	Final date to drop an undergraduate class to be eligible for a full refund of fees (if a course drop results in a lower fee range), for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Refer to Refund Schedule in the Ryerson calendar. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Coordinator, Evaluations, Ryerson Calendar
January 20, 2009	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program and be eligible for full refund of fees ($100 non-refundable charge for Winter admission, re-admission or re-instatement approvals)	Ryerson Calendar
January 21, 2009	First date for Teaching Assessments of probationary faculty in Winter term	RFA Collective Agreement- Article 4.4, B.8
January 23, 2009	Final date to apply for OSAP for the current September to April academic year. Please note that funding assistance may be prorated based on when the application is received	Ryerson Calendar
January 31, 2009	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to forward independent assessments of applicants to the Chair of the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittee on promotion	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs RFA, CA, 4.10.F.9.
January 31, 2009	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs to advise faculty members of approval of his/her request of paid Leave of absence	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement- Article 6.1 A
February 2009 - top
February 2009	RFA - Deadline for Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs to provide confirmation to the RFA that non-tenure stream instructors do not exceed 28% ceiling	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.5
February 1, 2009	Deadline to forward to CUPE Office (POD-156-B) Instructor Student Enrollment Count Date Form	CUPE 1 - Human Resources - Employee Relations Unit
February 1, 2009	RFA - Winter term count date of students registered in a class or section to determine faculty evaluation and counselling hours for mode I	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.1
February 1, 2009	RFA - Fall term contact hours to be determined by the number of students in any class or section registered on this date for mode I	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.2
February 2, 2009	Final date to submit an application for re-admission or re-instatement in an undergraduate program for the Fall 2009 term (for guaranteed consideration)	Coordinator, Admissions, Ryerson Calendar
February 10, 2009	Final date to drop a Winter Undergraduate class and be eligible for a 50% refund, if applicable, for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. A 50% drop charge applies if a class drop results in a lower fee range. Refer to Refund Schedule in this calendar. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration, Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
February 10, 2009	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program and be eligible for a 50% refund of Winter 2009 fees	Ryerson Calendar
February 10, 2009	A 100% drop charge applies (no fees refunded) if a Winter class drop results in a lower fee range for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
February 10, 2009	Final date to officially drop a Winter multi-term (A and B combination) undergraduate class(es) in good Academic Standing (no refund of Winter 2009 fees). Non-attendance in the Winter (B portion) of the course(s) after this date will result in a failing grade for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
February 13, 2009	Final date to submit a review for OSAP funds for the current September to April academic year	Ryerson Calendar
February 16, 2009	Family Day (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
Week of February 16, 2009	Study Week for undergraduate students	Ryerson Calendar
February 20, 2009	Final date to apply for graduation on RAMSS for the Spring 2009 Convocation (no late fee). A non-refundable late fee will apply after this date until March 6	Coordinator, Evaluations, Ryerson Calendar
Mid - Term Winter 2009	The Supervising Instructor will meet with the CUPE 3904, Unit #3 employee prior to or at the midway point of each term of the employee's appointment in order to provide verbal feedback to the employee regarding the employee's performance of their duties, at which time the parties can discuss any concerns that thye may have regarding the appointment. (Assumption that the employee is hired for 13 weeks)	CUPE 3904 - 3, Article 15.0(a)
February 28, 2009	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to receive recommendations on faculty promotion from the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittee	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10, F.9
March 2009 - top
March 1, 2009	Deadline for department/school to post Spring/Summer semester teaching positions	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 13.4 (b)
March 1, 2009	Deadline for Continuing Education to post Spring/Summer semester teaching positions	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-2 Collective Agreement Article - 11-02
March 6, 2009	Final date to apply in person for the Spring 2009 Convocation (with non-refundable late application fee)	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
Weeks of March 16, 2009	Course Intention for Fall 2009 and Winter 2010	Supervisor, Registration, Ryerson Calendar
March 17, 2009	Final date to officially drop a Winter undergraduate term class(es) in good Academic Standing (no refund of fees). Non-attendance in Winter classes after this date will result in a failing grade for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School class fees should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration, Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
March 17, 2009	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program for the Winter 2009 term in good Academic Standing (no refund of Winter 2009 fees)	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
March 21, 2009 to April 4, 2009	Faculty/Course Surveys will be conducted on-line beginning this date and concluding April 4, 2009	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs Secretary of Senate
March 21, 2008 to April 4, 2009	Faculty/Course Surveys will be conducted on-line beginning this date and concluding April 4, 2008	CUPE 1, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, Secretary of Senate
Week of March 23, 2009	End of assessment visits period	CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement- Article 18, 1.(d)
March 27, 2009	Final date to change name to appear on all graduation information (including award)	Ryerson Calendar
March 30, 2009	Final date for Teaching Assessments of probationary faculty in Winter term	RFA Collective Agreement- Article 4.4.B.8
March 31, 2009	Deadline for faculty and instructors to submit Textbook Order Form to the Bookstore for use in Spring 2009 term courses	Manager, Bookstore
March 31, 2009	Deadline for Instructors to submit Textbook orders to the Library to support courses for Spring 2009	Liaison Librarian, Ryerson Library
March 31, 2009	RFA - Faculty and Dean to agree in writing as to which focus of emphasis will prevail for mode II	RFA Collective Agreement- Article 10.9
March 31, 2009	RFA - Deadline for CHAIR/DIRECTOR to issue Workload Statements to faculty for current academic year and forward a copy to the RFA for mode I and mode II	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs,
March 31, 2009	RFA - Deadline for DEAN to inform applicants for promotion of his/her recommendation and the recommendation of the Faculty Promotion Committee (FPC) subcommittee and forward a copy to the Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Promotion Criteria and Process- Article 4.10, F.11
March 31, 2009	RFA - Deadline for faculty commencing a paid leave of absence to sign Memorandum of Agreement with University	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement- Article 6.1A
April 2009 - top
Week of April 6, 2009	Final date for supervising instructors to complete performance evaluation for TAs and GAs for Winter Semester	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Articles 15.01, Appendix A
April 9, 2009	Deadline for The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education to issue conditional offer of appointment to instructors for Spring/Summer semester	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-2 Collective Agreement Article- 11.06
April 10, 2009	Good Friday (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
Week of April 13, 2009	The Chang School classes end	Ryerson Calendar
April 13, 2009	Final date to clear any previous term(s) outstanding grades for Spring 2009 Convocation	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
April 14, 2009	Classes end for full- and part-time undergraduate programs. Note: for part-time program students (or full-time program students) accessing classes through The Chang School, some continuing education classes may continue until Saturday, April 18	Ryerson Calendar
April 17 to 30, 2009	Winter term undergraduate examination period, which includes Saturdays April 18 and 25	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
April 24, 2009	Deadline for clearing any outstanding Winter 2009 and prior debt, library book/fine or other borrowed property in excess of $10 to ensure that Winter 2009 grades are not withheld	Ryerson Calendar
April 30, 2009	Official end of term for undergraduate programs	Ryerson Calendar
May 2009 - top
May 1, 2009	Deadline for instructors to submit Textbook Order form to the Bookstore for use in Summer 2009 term courses	Manager, Bookstore
May 1, 2009	Deadline for Instructors to submit Textbook orders to the Library to support courses for Summer 2009	Liaison Librarian, Ryerson Library
May 2009	All TAs and GAs to be provided with training and orientation necessary to perform position duties	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 14.05
May 2009	TA/GA s requiring WHMIS training, must be trained prior to commencing the appointment	CUPE 3904-3 Collective Agreement - Article 14.04
May 4, 2009	Classes commence for full- and part-time undergraduate programs and classes offered through The Chang School	Ryerson Calendar
May 8, 2009	Final date for payment of Spring/Summer 2009 fees	Manager, Student Fees Ryerson Calendar
May 8, 2009	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program and be eligible for a full refund of fees ($200 non-refundable charge for Spring/Summer admission, re-admission or re-instatement approvals)	Ryerson Calendar
May 8, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate class that began in May for full-time undergraduate program students and part-time undergraduate program students accessing classes through The Chang School, and be eligible for a full refund of fees (if a class drop results in a lower fee range). Refer to Refund Schedule. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Ryerson Calendar
May 8, 2009	End date for instructors with Winter or Fall/Winter semester part-time appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Art. 16.2 (c)
May 11, 2009	Final date to add undergraduate classes, or change classes in Spring/Summer (classes that begin in May ) for full- and part-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate program students wishing to enrol in The Chang School classes should consult The Chang School calendar significant dates for appropriate deadlines	Ryerson Calendar
May 11 to 15, 2009	RFA - Deadline for CHAIR/DIRECTOR to determine Academic Administrators' Appointments and forward new or renewed appointments to the Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
May 13, 2009	Final date to clear all outstanding academic and financial graduation requirements to be eligible for the Spring 2009 Convocation	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
May 13, 2009	Final date to cancel an Application to Graduate for the Spring 2009 Convocation
May 15, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate class(es) that began in May and be eligible for a 50% refund, if applicable, for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Ryerson Calendar
May 15, 2009	Department/School Chair to establish DAC	RFA CA, Article 4.1.A.
May 15, 2009	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program in good Academic Standing and be eligible for a 50% refund, if applicable	Ryerson Calendar
May 15, 2009	Deadline for department/school to post Fall semester teaching positions	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 13.4 (b)
May 15, 2009	End date for instructors with Winter semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (b)
May 15, 2009	RFA - Deadline for faculty to submit Annual Report to CHAIR/DIRECTOR and Chair/Director to submit Annual Report to Dean. This includes merit application	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.15 and 13.2
May 19, 2009	Victoria Day (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
May 20, 2009	Newly chosen DAC to elect from amongst themselves a member to serve as Chair of the DAC	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.1, C.
May 25, 2009	Deadline for Chair/Director to submit DAC composition to the Faculty Association and the Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.1, C.
May 29, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate multi-term (A and B combination) class(es) and be eligible for a 50% refund if applicable for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines.	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
May 29, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate term class(es) beginning in May in good Academic Standing (no refund of fees) for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines. Non-attendance in Spring/Summer term classes after this date will result in a failing grade	Supervisor, Registration, Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
May 29, 2009	Final date to request missing Winter 2009 undergraduate grades	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
May 29, 2009	Final date to appeal Winter 2009 final undergraduate grades or Academic Standing	Ryerson Calendar
May 30, 2009	RFA - Deadline for Professional Counsellors to submit Annual Report to Director, Student Services	RFA Collective Agreement -Article 15.3
May 30, 2009	RFA - Deadline for Professional Librarians to submit Annual Report to Chief Librarian	RFA Collective Agreement -Article 16.3
May 31, 2009	Deadline for instructors to submit Textbook Order form to the Bookstore for use in Fall 2009 term courses	Manager, Bookstore
May 31, 2009	Deadline for Instructors to submit Textbook orders to the Library to support courses for Fall 2009	Liaison Librarian, Ryerson Library
June 2009 - top
June 1, 2009	First date to apply for graduation on RAMSS for the Fall 2009 Convocation	Ryerson Calendar
Week of June 8 and 15, 2009	Spring 2009 Convocation, specific ceremony dates to be announced	Coordinator, Evaluations Ryerson Calendar
Week of June 15, 2009	Classes end for Spring/Summer undergraduate term classes that began in May (June 22 for Monday/Wednesday classes)	Ryerson Calendar
June 15, 2009	CUPE #1 - End date for instructors with Fall/Winter semester full or reduced workload sessional appointments or a Winter semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointment immediately following a Fall semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointment	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (a) (b)
June 15, 2009	RFA - Deadline for DAC to have completed year end Assessment Report of probationary faculty	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 4.4 C
June 15, 2009	Deadline for Continuing Education to post Fall semester teaching positions	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-2 Collective Agreement Art. 11.02
Week of June 22, 2009	Classes commence for full- and part-time undergraduate programs and The Chang School for the Spring/Summer 2009 term.	Ryerson Calendar, Continuing Education Calendar
June 25, 2009	Deadline for program curriculum revisions to be submitted to Academic Council for November meeting and for implementation a year the following September	Secretary of Senate
June 26, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer 2009 undergraduate class that began in June and be eligible for a full refund of fees (if class drop results in a lower fee range), for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang school fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines. Please refer to Refund Schedule in the Ryerson Calendar	Ryerson Calendar. The Chang School Calendar
Week of June 29, 2009	Final week to add a Spring/Summer undergraduate class(es), or change class sections for classes that began in June for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines	Supervisor, Registration, Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
June 30, 2009	Last day for CUPE 3904, Unit #1 to provide the University with an Annual Report for the use of the money from the Professional Development Reimbursement Fund. This report will identify how much and to whom it has been disbursed and identifying the nature of the Professional Development including service provider, location, duration and certificate provided, if any	CUPE 3904 - 1 PDRF Agreement
July 2009 - top
July 1, 2009	RFA - Fall term contact hours to be determined by the number of students in any class or section registered on this date for mode I	RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.2
July 1, 2009	Canada Day (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
July 1, 2009	RFA - Spring/Summer term count date of students registered in a class or section to determine faculty evaluation and counselling hours for mode I	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs, RFA Collective Agreement - Article 10.1C
July 3, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate term class(es) that began in June and be eligible for a 50% refund, if applicable for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines.	Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
July 10, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate multi-term (A and B combination) class(es) beginning in May in good Academic Standing (no refund of fees) for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines. Non-attendance in a Spring/Summer class(es) after this date will result in a failing grade	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
July 10, 2009	Final date to withdraw from an undergraduate program, in good Academic Standing (no refund of fees)	Ryerson Calendar
July 17, 2009	Final date to drop a Spring/Summer undergraduate term class(es) beginning in June in good Academic Standing (no refund of fees) for full- and part-time undergraduate program students. Undergraduate program students who enrol in The Chang School classes and are assessed individual Chang School fees, should consult The Chang School calendar for appropriate deadlines. Non-attendance in a Spring/Summer class(es) after this date will result in a failing grade	Supervisor, Registration Ryerson Calendar
July 30, 2009	Deadline for Continuing Education to issue conditional offer of appointment to Instructors for Fall semester	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-2 Collective Agreement Article- 11.06
July 31, 2009	RFA - End date for 12 month or multi-year Limited Term Faculty appointments	Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
August 2009 - top
August 3, 2009	Civic Holiday (University closed)	Ryerson Calendar
Week of August 10, 2009	Classes end for Spring/Summer undergraduate term classes that began in June, and Spring/Summer multi-term (A and B combination) classes that began in May (consult The Chang School calendar for applicable dates and deadlines)	Ryerson Calendar, The Chang School Calendar
August 16, 2009	Each full workload half sessional instructor with a Fall semester appointment is entitled to $375 for eligible expenses according to University policies and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements	CUPE 3904-1 Article 22 #10 Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 procedures
August 16, 2009	Each reduced workload half sessional instructor with a Fall semester appointment is entitled to $250 for eligible expenses according to University policies and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency requirements	CUPE 3904-1 Article 22 #10 Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for CUPE Local 3904 Unit 1 procedures
August 16, 2009	Start date for instructors with Fall semester full or reduced workload half sessional appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Article- 16.2 (b)
August 23, 2009	Start date for instructors with Fall or Fall/Winter semester part-time appointments	Human Resources Consultant, CUPE 3904-1 Collective Agreement Art. 16.2 (c)