CAFA (Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations)

Beyond the Lecture Hall

Education EN ↓ 10 episodes

What on earth is going on in Alberta's post-secondary education sector? Get the inside scoop right here: CAFA's "Beyond the Lecture Hall" podcast features thought-provoking conversations with guests whose insights into current issues and future possibilities in higher education promise to inspire, enlighten, and maybe even surprise you. Tune in!

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CAFA (Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations)

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Episode 10: Alberta Separatism and PSE 16.04.2026 1:03:30

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. This is followed by an interview with University of Calgary Professor, Lisa Young, about Alberta separatism and a spotlight on the Ontario Confederation of Ontario Uni...

Episode 9: Tuition Fees and University Funding 08.03.2026 57:21

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. This is followed by an interview on tuition fees and university funding with Alex Usher, President of Higher Education Strategy Associates, and a spotlight on CAFA com...

Episode 8: The Notwithstanding Clause 12.12.2025 55:24

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. This is followed by a panel discussion on the Alberta government's use of the Notwithstanding Clause in labour relations and their attacks on the trans community....

Episode 7: Government Interference in PSE 24.11.2025 1:00:07

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. This is followed by a panel discussion with members of OCUFA, ANSUT, and CAFA about provincial government interference in PSE. Panel discussion begins at 15:45

Episode 6: Alberta's Book Ban 21.10.2025 1:00:31

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. Our feature interview is with Ira Wells about the Alberta book ban. In the Spotlight segment, Dan O'Donnell speaks with the Dalhousie Faculty Association about the...

Episode 5: Bill 54 and Treaty Rights 02.09.2025 59:12

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. Our feature interview is with Gabrielle Weasel Head about Alberta separatism and treaty rights. In the Spotlight segment, Dan O'Donnell speaks with the GMFA about workload...

Episode 4: Nova Scotia's Bill 12 and Provincial Attacks on PSE 18.07.2025 1:02:06

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. Our feature interview is with outgoing ANSUT President, Scott Stewart, and incoming CAUT President, Robin Whitaker, where we discuss Nova Scotia's Bill 12 and the...

Episode 3: Alberta's Anti-Trans Legislation 17.06.2025 55:39

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. Our feature interview is with Mount Royal University instructor and LGBTQIA+ activist, Victoria Bucholtz, who discusses the recent provincial anti-trans legislation. I...

Episode 2: The Common Front and Solidarity Pact 24.04.2025 57:55

Welcome to Beyond the Lecture Hall, the podcast that focuses on issues in Alberta's postsecondary education sector. On this episode we start with the regular provincial news Round Up with co-hosts Roberta Lexier and Lee Easton. Our feature interview is with AFL President Gil McGowan, who discusses the Common Front and Solidarity Pact. In the Spotlight segment, Dan O'Donnell speaks with M...

Episode 1: The Mintz Report 07.03.2025 41:47

On this episode: Roundup of PSE Issues The Mintz Panel - Interview with Marc Schroeder, Mount Royal University Trusting Your Members - Spotlight on University of Lethbridge Faculty Association Useful links: CAFA Website - https://cafa-ab.ca/ Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-2030-building-skills-for-jobs Clearing a Path: Helping Displaced Alberta Re-Enter th...