About PDAC
A newly minted union, run by postdocs for postdocs
What is PDAC?
PDAC’s purpose is to improve of the postdoctoral experience at The University of Calgary by:
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Collecting data regarding the experiences and views of our members to ensure appropriate representation
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Acting, based on that data, as the collective voice for our members in discussions with the Board of Governors regarding postdoctoral policy, guidelines, and services;
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Acting as the exclusive bargaining agent for all postdocs;
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Collaborating with the Postdoctoral Office, the Office of the Vice-President (Research), and other groups on campus to promote and develop effective training and career development opportunities for postdocs;
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Holding career and professional development events for members;
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Creating or identifying and sharing information and resources of relevance or utility to the postdoctoral community;
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Recruiting and nominating postdoctoral representatives for academic councils and committees and facilitating communication among postdoctoral representatives across campus;
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Promoting postdoctoral engagement in events, forums, committees or initiatives in the wider UCalgary community;
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Providing support services for members and facilitating communication and interaction among members;
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Supporting advocacy efforts that focus on improving policies pertinent to postdocs
What is PDAC currently doing?
PDAC Executives are actively working to improve The University of Calgary postdoc experience by:
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Implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement with The University of Calgary
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Updating the PDAC Bylaws
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Organizing Events for postdocs
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Recruiting an PDAC Executive Director and Assistant
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Setting up PDAC banking accounts
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Preparing PDAC office Space on Main campus
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Improving PDAC communication towards postdocs
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PDAC Executives are active on committees on behalf of postdocs:
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Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee
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General Faculties Council
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Cumming School of Medicine Executive Faculty Council
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Cumming School of Medicine Faculty Council
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University of Calgary Task Force on personal relationships
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Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars / l'Association Canadienne des Stagiaires Postdoctoraux (CAPS/ACSP)
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PDAC Executives establish and maintain ties to the UofC community:
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PDAC Executives are points of contacts for postdocs;
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Ask-Me-Anything Sessions
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Townhalls
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AGM
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Numerous cases that required assistance from PDAC