Bulletin In the Know, October 2026

October 2026

Key updates, training and resources for you and your team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fall 2026 collective bargaining

Find key information on negotiations, priorities, oversight and bargaining teams.

Help on campus is available 24/7

When needed, text Campus Safety and Prevention Services: 514-848-3717.

Preventing and managing conflicts of interest

Find the university's policies, definitions and examples to help guide faculty and staff.

Planning a conference on campus?

Discover Hospitality's new web resource to help you plan every step.

Keep track of your team's vacation banks

Verify balances in My Time and encourage your staff to schedule time off before May 31.

TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL & EMPLOYEE RESOURCES

Take the Supervisor Health and Safety Training
Acquire the knowledge and tools to foster safer, healthier and more supportive workplaces.

Reflecting on your team's capacity post-VRP
Prepare for the departure of team members participating in the Voluntary Retirement Program.

Ongoing training on privacy and protecting personal information
If your team collects, uses, communicates, keeps or deletes personal information, this training is for you.

Open Textbook Grant
Enhance access to learning materials and reduce textbook costs for students by using open textbooks. Apply for a grant until October 31.

Discover the new CTL Digital teaching page
Find updated content and the essentials of online, hybrid and blended teaching.

EAP lunchtime seminar: Support for the Sandwich Generation
NOV. 10: If members of your team are caring for both children and aging parents, encourage them to register.

Strengthen support within your team
This FAQ offers practical tips for recognizing when a colleague may need help and how to respond appropriately.

ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Discover 5 ways Concordia protects our community's personal information and IT systems.
Make sure you and your team are now using the Microsoft Authenticator app for multi-factor authentication.
Why Microsoft's Copilot Chat is a safer choice than other GenAI tools.

Get involved with Concordia's Centraide campaign
Check out upcoming events and discover fun ways to give back to our community while supporting Centraide of Greater Montreal.

Open House is this weekend
OCT. 24: Spread the word and help future students discover all that Concordia has to offer.

Community, care and compassion series
NOV. 4: Come together with students, faculty and staff to support each other and build a caring community.