Providing context on the challenges faced by the academic community
Resources
The Federation produces briefs, reports, surveys, research papers, and videos that document the role of universities and professors in society, reflecting on the optimal conditions for fulfilling the university’s mission.
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Ensuring proper support for the university’s mission
university and research funding
Research and Innovation: Supporting Fundamental Research for Resilient Societies (in French)
August 2024. Resolution of the 10th World Congress of Education International.
Protecting Research in Quebec—All Research (in French)
March 2024. Brief submitted as part of the special consultations and public hearings on Bill No. 44.
Funding the Core Missions of Universities (in French)
June 2023. Brief submitted as part of the review of Quebec’s University Funding Policy at the invitation of the Minister of Higher Education.
“Any change that redirects the provincial strategy and research funding in the medium or long term towards economic development or innovation would come at the expense of many research areas Quebec. This would limit the advancement of knowledge and compromise our national and international standing.”
Excerpt from
Protecting research in Quebec – all research
(2024)
Defending and promoting independent research
Academic freedom
Protecting Higher Education and Research Personnel from Attacks on Academic Freedom (in French)
August 2024. Resolution of the 10th World Congress of Education International.
Research Ethics and Academic Freedom
February 2024. An opinion by the Committee on Academic Freedom.
The Duty of Loyalty of University Professors
October 2023. An opinion by the Committee on Academic Freedom.
“Everyone agrees that universities must ensure that research processes respect human rights and provide genuine protection for vulnerable individuals and all those affected by research activities. Everyone also agrees that it’s important to respect animal welfare and other ethical standards in research. The problem with academic freedom arises when certain research ethics regulations or their application are unpredictable, unjustified, or disproportionate.”
Excerpt from
Research Ethics and Academic Freedom
(2024)
fair and equitable treatment for professors
Working conditions for professors
Public Display of Course Locations: An Issue to Consider From the Perspective of Preventing Psychosocial Risks and Domestic Violence (in French)
January 2024. A memo written by Célia Favre, Advisor and Analyst on Professors’ Working Conditions.
The Consequences of the Pandemic on the Overall Health of University Professors (in French)
December 2022. A research report conducted under the scientific direction of Christiane Bergeron-Leclerc (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi) and Danielle Maltais (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi).
Survey on the Quality of Work Life for Professors at Québec Universities (in French)
October 2021. Summary note presented by researchers Henriette Bilodeau (UQAM), Pascale Denis (UQAM), Angelo Dos Santos Soares (UQAM), and Geneviève Hervieux (UQAM).
“The initial findings indicate that organizational factors, particularly excessive workload, have the most detrimental impact on the mental well-being of the participants in the study. The significantly high levels of psychological distress reported by the respondents are a cause for serious concern, especially considering that it is twice as prevalent as in the general population.”
Excerpt from
Survey on the Quality of Work Life for Professors at Québec Universities
(2021)
For fair, inclusive, and discrimination-free university environments
Equity
Short Guide to Inclusive Writing (in French)
December 2023. This guide presents the Federation’s guidelines for using inclusive writing.
“Additional implicit biases are embedded within the FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) funding formula. These biases provide significant advantages to programs and universities that enroll the most privileged students. To minimize these biases, the FQPPU recommends incorporating factors related to the proportion of first-generation students, student-parents, students with disabilities, and students from remote regions into the weighting of FTEs. The formula should also include dedicated funding for integrating Indigenous students in consultation with their communities, for example, by allocating a specific budget for this purpose.”
Excerpt from
Funding the Core Missions of Universities (in French)
(2023)
Preserving the Vitality of French in Universities
Science in french
Research and Scientific Dissemination in French: Tackling Inequalities (in French)
December 2022. Brief submitted to the Standing Committee on Science and Research of the House of Commons.
“The uncontested dominance of English as the primary language for scientific communication and as the standard for evaluating the scientific merit of research is a widespread issue. This impacts not only researchers who speak French in Canada and in Francophone countries, but all researchers whose native language is not English.”
Understanding How the Federation Operates
By-laws and regulations
FQPPU by-laws and regulations (in French)
February 2024 (latest update). Definition of the Federation, fundamental principles, general provisions, finances, the Federal Council, the Executive Committee, and regulations.
“The Federation is a political body with the primary mission of preserving, defending, promoting, and developing the university as a public service, advocating for an accessible and high-quality university.”
Excerpt from
FQPPU By-laws and Regulations (in French)
(initially adopted in 1991)