At the University of British Columbia, there are depths, and then there are new depths, in the mistreatment of PT faculty members. In the midst of a teaching term, a faculty member received this directive from UBC’s administration:
- Per the policy and requirements of space usage in [the academic building] for Sessional instructors, the [123] temporary office space, must be cleared of all personal belongings, borrowed library items and additional furniture installed, by December 1, 2015. The same applies to the personal belongings being stored in the mailroom. You will be responsible for the cost for clearing and removal of items. Unwanted items may be left with E-Waste by the backside door of [the academic building].
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- If, by Dec 1, 2015, the space is not restored to its original condition, items will be disposed of, and you shall be invoiced for the cost of clearing and removal.
- As requested, I attach the photos of the room in its original condition, taken prior to it being temporarily assigned to you in February 2015. Please refer to the photos along with a list of furniture items below, confirming the items that shall remain in [123] as of December 1, 2015.
- 1 corner desk with mobile file storage (under desk)
- 2 task chairs
- 1 coat rack
- 1 Cisco phone
Yes, sad as it is, there are new lows in the mistreatment of faculty members.
For an analysis of the new academic work and workplace, see “Threat Convergence.”
Oh yea, almost forgot, happy birthday UBC!
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