Groups and Associations
The ÀÖÓ¯VI community has a number of groups and associations available for faculty and staff to join.
The Academic Women's Association provides a voice for women on campus, opportunities for networking and nurturing among women from different disciplines and at different levels of their academic careers, and to celebrate the achievements of academic women.
Association of Academic Staff of the ÀÖÓ¯VI is the exclusive bargaining agent for the over 4,300 members of the academic staff. The Association organizes and supports collective bargaining as a means to protect and advance the collective interests of its members.
Association of Retired Academic Staff (ARAS)
The Association of Retired Academic Staff welcomes members from anyone represented by the Association of Academic Staff of the ÀÖÓ¯VI as well as other academic employees including former presidents, vice-presidents, deans, professional staff, adjunct faculty, and other academic colleagues.
Confederation of ÀÖÓ¯VI Faculty Associations is the federation of the academic staff associations at ÀÖÓ¯VI's four research intensive universities. The objectives of the Confederation are to promote the quality of education in the province and to promote the well-being of ÀÖÓ¯VI universities and their academic staff.
The Faculty Club offers a variety of dining experiences for the entire university community. If you need a quick break, the Jasper Room offers a buffet,