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Research

Faculty Board

The current Chair of the Faculty Board is Dr. Bill Egnatoff, the Vice-Chair is Dr. Ann Marie Hill, and the Secretary is Bonnie Knox.

Date and Time of Faculty Board Meetings

By September, the dates for meetings will be shown below with the date that the Agenda will be finalized. Items for the Agendas should be sent (in copy/ready form and electronically) to Bonnie Knox. If you are making a report that you would like included in the Minutes please forward these to the Secretary in advance or following the meeting. Meetings will be held in the Vernon Ready Room. Please feel free to bring your lunch for lunch-hour meetings.

Minutes and Documents

Minutes and other documents are archived on the Faculty Board Intranet in Desire2Learn.

Facilities & Resources

Access to the Building

McArthur Hall main entrance is unlocked according to class schedules and the Education Library and Teacher Resource Centre operating hours. All exterior doors except the main entrance by the Education Career Services Office are locked at 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

The elevator operates between 7:30 am – 9:30 pm Monday to Thursday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Fridays. Weekend operation is by access card only.

Interior access to Jean Royce Hall (Cafeteria) ends at 7:30 PM weekdays and 4:30 PM on Friday (when cafeteria is open). There is no interior access on weekends or most of the summer.

You will be issued a key to your office, a classroom key (faculty members) and an Access Card to allow after-hours access to the building and elevator.

After-hours access to the building, stairwells, and elevator is available by using your Access Card which is programmed to allow access to the areas you will need. Access Card readers are located at the main front entrance doors, the east Courtyard doors (near Registrar’s Office- restricted to those with access to the Administration Wing), and the west Courtyard doors (near Technological Education).

The Administration Wing (Offices A101b – A119) is locked from 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM and on weekends. Access Card access is restricted to those with offices in this area.

To arrange extended public access to the building for special events or if you need additional access to other secure facilities contact Brian Zufelt.

Room and Equipment Reservations

Classrooms for scheduled courses are booked by the Education Registrar’s Office. Classrooms needed for other purposes can be booked through Angie Recoskie, Event Coordinator.

Equipment [classroom computer sets (portable lab], Student Response System “clickers”, SMART boards, data projectors, laptop computers, digital cameras etc), computer labs/technical support (B217, B307), the eHub and eHub Conference Room, and ordering equipment and software are booked through e-Services Reservations.

The MSTE Room, A216, is a small meeting room on second floor that is booked through Bonnie Knox.

The Music Room, B219, is often used for small recitals and events as well as “Notes at Noon” featuring Faculty vocal and musical artists. It is booked through the Education Registrar’s Office.

The Studio, B142-144 on the corridor west of the gymnasium, is the site of events and shows and can seat 50 for workshops, presentations, etc. To book contact Angela Solar.

The Staff/Faculty Lounge, A114, is available for use by staff and faculty members. It has a fridge, microwaves, kettle and toaster. A number of Faculty social events are held here (soup lunches, wedding/baby showers, etc.).

Student Street, the tiled open area outside the auditorium, is used for events, displays, student use, meetings etc. It can be booked through Angie Recoskie.

The Paul Park Garden is the courtyard between A and B wings of Duncan McArthur Hall and is available for general use.

The Vernon Ready Room (VRR), A115, is a large board room located in A-wing that is used for Faculty Board and other Faculty meetings, graduate student defenses, etc. It is booked through Wendy Gratto, Erin Wicklam or Jamie Kincaid.

To order a TV/VCR or audio CD player for a classroom contact Ken Montroy or Troy Laporte at Ext. 77289 in the mailroom.

The Akwe:kon Room (A243) offers full video conference capabilities for small groups or a class. Arrangements are made through Trish Deir in e-Services.

The Mezzanine Classroom, B245H (30-35 people), which has a SMART Board, and Conference Room, B245B (8 people), which has teleconference and video conference systems, are available for meetings and events. There is a full kitchen adjacent to the classroom. You can book these rooms using your Outlook calendar: click on "New Meeting" at the top left-hand corner, click on "Rooms" on the right-hand side beside the location field and select either the classroom or conference room, fill in all relevant information and hit "send". You will receive an email showing that you have a tentative booking, the request will be forwarded to CTE for approval ;and then you will receive an email confirming your booking. 

Mail, Courier, Shipping, and Receiving

Mail is delivered to and picked up from faculty and staff member and other offices once each morning. Both internal and external mail can be handled, but external mail must have the correct postage or an account code on it. Courier shipments are sent and received through the Faculty’s Mail Room in B150 (closed 12-1 pm). The Registrar’s Office gets a second pickup in the late afternoon.

Office Setup and Moves

  • To obtain keys, a dolly or cart for moving equipment, and to arrange for the transfer of your phone line, contact Brian Zufelt
  • To ensure that your computer/email is set up, and that your information is updated in the Faculty and Queen's directories, contact Trish Deir

Safety and Security

Phones

Emergency phones provide a direct link to the Queen’s Emergency Report Centre. Emergency phones are located throughout McArthur Hall in the following locations: 3rd floor by A339 and A301; 2nd floor by A227 and A240; and 1st floor Student Street by Auditorium B101.

Assistance phones help in a more direct manner than ordinary telephones. No coins are needed; just lift the receiver and the Assistance Phone offers direct lines to: Campus Security Emergency Report Centre; Walkhome Service; taxi service (one specific company); and the Kingston Access Bus. The Assistance Phone is located in Student Street opposite the Auditorium.

Pay phones can be used free of charge to contact Campus Security. Just lift the receiver, press the button labeled "Campus Security”, and you will be connected to the Queen’s Emergency Report Centre. As well, all pay phones can dial the Emergency Report Centre (533-6111) free of charge.

Defibrillator & First Aid Kit

The defibrillator is located in Student Street outside the B133 door to the Gym across from the Education Library (under Gymnasium/Women’s Washroom sign)

First Aid & First Aid Kit – Jessica Della-Latta - 77295

Campus Safe Walk Program

Campus Security provides escorted walks from one point on campus to another for staff, faculty and students when the Walk Home service is off duty. This service is provided at any time day or night, all year round. Anyone who wishes to be escorted may phone Security at 613-533-6080 and request an escort. Security staff will be sent to meet you and will escort you to your destination.

Emergency Response Procedures

The Queen’s University Emergency Response Procedures can be found on the following website: http://www.queensu.ca/security/emergency.html

In the event that the Queen’s Emergency Management Plan is activated, regular updated information will be available at 613-533-3333. Information will also be posted throughout Duncan McArthur Hall and on our website.

For information about building operations and maintenance, repairs, security concerns, mail room, moving furniture, etc., contact Brian Zufelt, Facility Supervisor & Safety Officer, ~ B163, Ext. 36211, Office hours 7:30 – 3:30

Faculty of Education Fire Plan

Preparedness and Prevention

Familiarize yourself with the location and use of fire alarm stations, fire extinguishers, primary and secondary fire exits in your area. In the event that the fire alarm system will be out of service for maintenance, all occupants will be notified.

Monthly fire alarm tests are scheduled for the last Monday of each month. During this particular test of the system, the bells will ring for about a minute. Notices will be posted throughout the facility informing building occupants of scheduled tests.

When the Fire Alarm Sounds

All occupants must evacuate building by nearest safe exit at all times when the fire alarm sounds. Leave office or classroom in an orderly fashion, closing doors as you leave.

Do Not Use Elevator.

If exiting the building by north exits, meet at the covered north walkway, away from the building. If exiting the building by south exits, meet at the south patio by the main entrance, away from the building.

Do not re-enter the building until authorized to do so by the Kingston Fire Department (or Campus Security or Environmental Health & Safety personnel). During a fire alarm (other than monthly fire alarm test) the facility is under the jurisdiction of the Kingston Fire Department.

In Case of Fire

  1. Notify others in the immediate area that there is a FIRE.
  2. Vacate the fire area and close doors.
  3. Activate the nearest wall mounted Fire Alarm Station.
  4. Do not attempt to extinguish the fire if you cannot do it safely.
  5. Assist people with disabilities to a safe location.
  6. Evacuate building.

Duncan McArthur Hall Signage Policy

With the approval of the Communications Coordinator, signs, posters and notices may be posted on bulletin boards in the building. Signs posted on doors, glass and surfaces other than bulletin boards will be removed.

Duncan McArthur Hall Parking

To obtain a permit to park in the paved lots (upper and lower) immediately north of the building ($54.80/month), contact Parking at ext. 74598. Parking permits for West Campus are not valid for Main Campus.

The unpaved parking lots north of the building (beside the tennis courts) have reduced rates at $43.22/month.

A Main Campus parking permit is available in the Education Career Services Office for faculty/staff occasional use for meetings, etc.

The parking lot south (lake side) of Duncan McArthur Hall is for paid (metered) parking.

Human Resources & Finance

ID Cards

All faculty and staff are issued an ID card by Human Resources which is used as a library card and for selected merchant discounts downtown (photo ID cards are now also available). The card is issued when you meet with HR to discuss benefits. 

Reimbursements

Submit receipts with the appropriate Financial Services form to Faculty Finance Office, A103b. If you have questions, contact Missy Dash, ext 36204.

Administrative Support

Each faculty member shares the services of an administrative assistant with other members.​ Assistance is provided for ordering supplies, handling mail, classroom assignments, submitting expense claims, etc.​

Technical Support

The logins to My.Queensu/SOLUS, Outlook Web App (Email and Calendar), and Desire to Learn (D2L) are also in the top right hand corner of this website.

Help & e-Services

Contacts & Communications

Contacts

Email/Listservs

Please use your official Queen's email for all correspondence with students, faculty and staff.

If you are not receiving emails from the EDNEWS-L listserv by September, please contact Trish Deir.

Event Coordinator

Please contact Angie Recoskie, the Event Coordinator (Room A125, 613-533-6000 ext. 75408) for:

  • booking classroom space, the auditorium and Student Street for meetings & events unrelated to courses
  • to review classroom bookings and the upcoming event schedule to maximize attendance at your next functions
  • to assist with making arrangements for event set-up, a/v & building access

Communications Coordinator

Please contact Vicky Arnold, the Communications Coordinator (Room A124, 613-533-6000 x 74305) for:

  • assistance with communicating with the Faculty (news, event promotion, etc.)
  • creating your profile and promoting your research on the website and social media
  • questions about this website or the Faculty Facebook and Twitter accounts
  • Faculty marketing materials such as the brochure, video, folders, research packages, etc.
  • media relations services and interview training​
  • Photo Consent Form, Parental Photo Consent Form and other info for our Photo Contests​

Templates & Visual Identity

Commonly Used Acronyms

ABRV

DESCRIPTION

ACE

Artist in Community Education Program

Alt Prac

Alternative Practicum

AMS

Alma Mater Society

ATEP

Aboriginal Teacher Education Program Track

CESA

Concurrent Education Student Society

CTE

Continuing Teacher Education

CTF

Canadian Teachers' Federation

CURR

Curriculum Course

D2L

Desire to Learn - Learning Management System

DEd

Diploma in Education

DSO

Disability Services Office

EDST

Educational Studies Course

ERO

Education Registrar's Office

ESS

Queen's Education Student Society

ETFO

Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario

FOCI

Program Focus Course

FOUN

Foundational Studies Course

MOE

Ministry of Education

OCT

Ontario College of Teachers

OECTA

Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association

OEE

Outdoor and Experiential Education Program Track

OSAP

Ontario Student Assistance Program

OSSTF

Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

PRAC

Practicum

PROF

Professional Studies Course

PROF 150

Concepts of Teaching and Learning PJ Requirement (except ACE)

PROF 155

Concepts of Teaching and Learning IS Requirement (except ACE)

PROF 170

School and Classroom Leadership: In Pursuit of School Effectiveness

PROF 180A

School Law and Policy PJ Requirement

PROF 180B

School Law and Policy IS Requirement

PROF 190

Theory and Professional Practice PJ Requirement

PROF 191

Theory and Professional Practice IS Requirement

QECO

Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario

SGPS

Society of Graduate & Professional Students

SOLUS

Student On Line University System - Online Student Centre

TechEd

Technological Education

TORF

Teacher's Overseas Recruiting Fair
For PROF 190/191 Instructors & Liaisons

We look forward to an exciting and challenging year of teaching and learning with the B.Ed./Dip.Ed. candidates in PROF 190/191 Theory and Professional Practice. Each section provides candidates with a "home base" and peer group, an anchor for their professional and personal learning. The course helps candidates to consolidate and critically examine their professional knowledge emerging from practicum experience, professional dialogue,and study of professional literature. The course directly addresses the Ontario College of Teachers' Foundations of Practice for the Teaching Profession and sets the stage for ongoing professional learning.

PROF 190/191 is paired with the Practicum. The role of the Faculty Liaison is to integrate practicum supervision with classroom activities and reflections during the on-campus weeks in both terms. The course provides teacher candidates with tools and strategies to analyze, interpret, and modify their own teaching practices and understandings, relying on their own experiences and on advice from teachers of on-campus courses in the Faculty of Education (curriculum, foundations, educational studies); associate teachers; peers; and appropriate educational literature.

For Advisors & Supervisors

Information for Advisors and Supervisors is included the Graduate Studies Handbook. Additional information is included on the School of Graduate Studies website under For Faculty and Staff. Additional useful links:

Access to Student & Applicant Records

The Graduate Studies and Research Office abides by “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” (FIPPA). Within the University, faculty and staff members are given access to information contained in student records on a NEED TO KNOW basis only, that is, if they require the information in order to perform their official duties.

Access to Applicant Records

Applicant records in their entirety are normally only available to staff of the Graduate Studies and Research Office, the Faculty's Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, the Admissions sub-committees, and the School of Graduate Studies. Applicant records, minus sensitive personal information, may also be made available to graduate faculty if necessary to aid in the admissions process.

If an applicant names a faculty member(s) as a potential advisor in their application,the applicant is considered to have given consent for the person(s) to have access to their applicant records for the purpose of admission and to help the faculty member decide whether or not he/she wishes to act as a supervisor/advisor.

Under no condition should applicant records be removed from the Graduate Studies and Research Office.

Access to Student Records

Student records maintained in the Graduate Studies and Research Office are normally only available in their entirety to Graduate Studies and Research Office staff, the Faculty’s Graduate Studies and Research Associate Dean, and the School of Graduate Studies. The program advisor/supervisor is authorized to see their advisees’ student records.

Conducting Master's and Doctoral Oral Thesis Examinations - Absence of Examiners

The School of Graduate Studies has provided a document to provide guidance for graduate departments and programs at Queen’s University when faced with an unexpected and last-minute illness by a faculty member scheduled to attend a Master ’ s or Doctoral Oral Thesis Examination. Please see Conducting Master’s and Doctorate Oral Thesis Examinations – Absence of Examiners.

Release of Information

If a faculty member wants to view applicant/student records and they are not acting in the roles defined above, the student or applicant must complete and submit a “Release of Information Authorization” form available in the Graduate Studies and Research Office, where they can indicate if they wish to release their complete student/applicant file to the named faculty member or only parts of it, and for what reason.  Under no condition should student records be removed from the Graduate Studies and Research Office.

If you require additional information, please contact the Graduate Studies Office.

Graduate Supervision Units (GSU’s)

A Graduate Supervision Unit (GSU) is defined as the points earned for the successful supervision of (a) an Individual Study, (b) MEd Project,(c) MEd Thesis, and (d) a PhD dissertation.

GSU’s are given the following points:

  • successful completion of an Independent Study earns 1.0
  • successful completion of a MEd Project earns 2.0
  • successful completion of a MEd Thesis earns 4.0 (suggested distribution: MEd Thesis Supervisor = 3.5, MEd Thesis Supervisory Committee Member = 0.5)
  • successful completion of a PhD Dissertation earns 8.0 (suggested distribution: PhD Dissertation Supervisor = 6.0, PhD Dissertation Supervisory Committee Member = 1.0)

When a member accumulates 12 GSU points they are eligible for a 0.5 workload credit or equivalent as per the Standard of Workload Policy, June 2011.

Graduate Studies Timetables

Student Vacation

Guidelines have been created by the School of Graduate Studies related to vacation for Queen’s graduate students, as the result of a request by the Society of Graduate and Professional Students and an examination of how the issue of vacation forgraduate students is dealt with by other Canadian universities, particularly those with a similar level of research intensity as Queen’s. For further information see the Vacation Guidelines document.

Elliott/Upitis/Bamji Travel Fellowships

The Elliott Travel Fellowships will be awarded to Queen’s Education faculty members for research outside Canada in the field of teacher education or related fields. Awards may also be made to faculty members from outside Canada to enable them to come to Queen’s Faculty of Education to work with Queen’s Education faculty members and students in the field of teacher education or related fields.

These travel fellowships are available because of generous bequests to the Faculty of Education from Charles Martyn Elliott and Kathleen Meed Elliott, from Z.R. Upitis, and from Dr. Pervez (Perry) Bamji and Mrs. Annamaria Bamji.

Eligibility

Faculty members are all those on continuing appointments, including continuing and renewable adjunct faculty.

In order to be consistent with other Queen’s travel awards faculty members are not eligible to apply for support in consecutive years for themselves or for faculty members outside of Canada.

Proposal and Budget

Preference will be provided to studies with small budgets and potentially high impact. Maximum award per member/per year is $5,000.00.

Awards may be used for travel expenses, living expenses, academic fees (payable both to Queen’s University and other institutions) and other expenses necessary to carry out the program of study.

Normally, conference attendance is not considered study abroad unless the conference is part of a larger program of study abroad.

Application Procedures and Deadlines

A specific study and budget must be proposed, and submitted with an application form.  The application form will be available once a call for applications has been made.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for additional guidelines surrounding the proposal and budget.

Applications must be submitted by April 2014 (date to be determined) to:

Chair
Elliott/Upitis/Bamji Travel Fellowship Advisory Committee
c/o Erin Wicklam in A101C, Duncan McArthur Hall
Faculty of Education, Queen’s University

How and When Awards Are Announced

The advisory committee will assess the applications and, subsequent to approval from the Dean of Education, a letter will be sent to individual applicants by May 01, 2014.

Report or Presentation to be Completed

Following the completion of the study, recipients of an award have one of two options to outline the results of their research abroad:

  1. A written report for the Dean of Education, summarizing the project/learning/work, c/o Erin Wicklam(A101). The report is due one month after completion of the project, and can be in any form the recipient deems most useful for communicating the results to the Faculty of Education community.
  2. Provide a 3-5 minute summary of the project/learning/work as part of a subsequent Faculty Board meeting, within the category “Miscellaneous Oral Reports”, to be included within the Faculty Board Minutes. Faculty members would not have to do any further written report except for their budget items.

Any public form of communication or report must maintain the anonymity of people. Thus, in the final report or presentation, real names of people must not be disclosed, and information that reveals the identities of specific persons must not be used.