Requests for time, day, duration and delivery method changes require written approval from the Faculty Dean and should only be requested where extenuating circumstances exist that fall outside of the terms of Article 24A(e) of the BUFA collective agreement.

24A e. The Parties recognize that faculty members may submit scheduling requests related to protected grounds in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and that may require accommodation to the point of undue hardship. Scheduling requests for medical reasons require a medical certificate acceptable to the University (Brock University Attending Physician’s Statement or Brock University Request for Medical Accommodation Form) and must be submitted to the Health Management Office.

Scheduling requests for accommodations on other human rights-protected grounds shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to September 30 for the Spring/Summer terms and November 30 for the Fall/Winter terms. If the Registrar’s Office determines that a member’s request falls short of the standard for accommodation, the member may opt to subsequently have their request considered as per the process outlined below. For clarity, nothing in this paragraph restricts the union’s right to file a grievance.

In addition to those requests referenced above, the University will consider faculty scheduling requests that may include pedagogical needs, research requirements, or other extenuating circumstances (e.g., familial responsibilities). The place of residence shall not be taken into consideration as a factor affecting attendance at the University. Requests will be considered by the Registrar’s Office with the assistance of a Timetabling Committee and will not be unreasonably denied.

Requests must be submitted by November 15 for the Spring/Summer terms and January 15 for the Fall/Winter terms, or, where applicable, within ten (10) working days after the member received notice of the denial of a human rights accommodation, whichever is later.