During the Winter 2023 Term, in accord with its Policy Statement on Assessment of Senior Administrators, the APUO asked members in the Faculties of Social Sciences, Law (Civil... read more
Welcome to APUO
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is a professional association and certified union, bargaining and representing 1,311 full-time professors, librarians, language teachers, and Continuing Special Appointments Professors (CSAP). The general objective of the Association is to promote the interests and welfare of its members through collective bargaining and other appropriate means.
Latest Bulletins
Mobilizing to Oppose Budget Cuts
Quick Poll Results On January 31, the APUO shared its analysis of the University of Ottawa’s finances, and asked members to respond to two follow-up questions. We thank those... read more
uOttawa’s Financial Situation: Our Analysis
In early December 2022, the Central Administration announced a further 1.5% reduction in base budgets for 2022-2023 on top of the 3.5% cuts already imposed on Faculty... read more
COVID-19
Office Reopening - Screening Questionnaire
As per the APUO COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan, all workers, supervisors and guests accessing the office must complete the self-assessment questionnaire and may only enter after passing the Self-Assessment. Please complete the self-assessment questionnaire and share your results with apuodir@uottawa.ca before travelling to the APUO’s office.
Letters of Understanding – COVID-19
The APUO has successfully signed Letters of Understanding (LOUs) with the Central Administration to protect the interests of its members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the LOUs currently in effect:
- the use of the PER for retiring members during the COVID-19 period
- promotion and tenure, and continuing appointment procedures during the COVID-19 period
- COVID-19 Performance Assessment of Members
- COVID-19 Impact on Course Development and Delivery
- student evaluation of teaching during the COVID-19 period
Letter of Understanding for the Fall 2021 term: