Good morning, good afternoon & good evening Academic Weapons
I have some FAQs regarding the Recording of Lectures Policy that OUSA co-sponsors.
TLDR: OUSA is hosting a chalking event at 4:30pm on Monday 11th August at 640 Cumberland St where we will cover the campus with reasons as to why we need lecture recordings. Hot chocolate and biscuits provided.
Q: Is there a Recording of Lectures Policy that will mandate lecture recordings (with some exemptions) for all students at UoO?
A: Yes there is.
Q: When will it be approved and by whom?
A: It will go to Senate in September or October for approval.
Q: Stella, do you think that Senate is going to approve the policy?
A: Honestly, I doubt it. A significant number of senior teaching academics are strongly opposed to the policy, and they all sit on Senate and will argue against the policy.
Q: How do we increase the chances of the policy passing in Senate?
A: I’m so glad you asked! Today (Monday 11th) at 4:30pm we will be meeting at the OUSA Reception (640 Cumberland St) to chalk the campus. This means that we will be writing the reasons we need lecture recordings, in chalk, on all the campus pavement between Albany St and Dundas St, and Leith Walk to Cumberland St.
Q: Why should I care if my lectures are recorded?
A: Just because your lectures are recorded now, doesn’t mean that they’re going to continue to be recorded. There is nothing protecting these at a University-wide level.
Hope to see you there.
Play hard, work harder,
Stella Lynch
Academic Rep