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  • Episode 10: Alberta Separatism and PSE
    2026/04/16

    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 University Faculty Associations (OCUFA).


    Interview begins at 14:12

    Spotlight begins at 41:24


    To register for the Civil Society Summit, visit: https://afl.org/events/alberta-civil-society-summit/

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    1 時間 4 分
  • Episode 9: Tuition Fees and University Funding
    2026/03/08

    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 communications.


    Interview begins at 13:27

    Spotlight begins at 28:35

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    57 分
  • Episode 8: The Notwithstanding Clause
    2025/12/12

    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. 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. Joining us is Professor Jennifer Koshan, Dr. Charles Smith, and Dr. Victoria Bucholtz.


    Panel discussion begins at 13:55

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    55 分
  • Episode 7: Government Interference in PSE
    2025/11/24

    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 with members of OCUFA, ANSUT, and CAFA about provincial government interference in PSE.


    Panel discussion begins at 15:45

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    1 時間
  • Episode 6: Alberta's Book Ban
    2025/10/21

    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. 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 their recent lockout.


    Links:

    PEN Canada: https://pencanada.ca/

    Centre for Free Expression: https://cfe.torontomu.ca/

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    1 時間 1 分
  • Episode 5: Bill 54 and Treaty Rights
    2025/09/02

    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 creep.

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    59 分
  • Episode 4: Nova Scotia's Bill 12 and Provincial Attacks on PSE
    2025/07/18

    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 broader national picture regarding provincial attacks on postsecondary education. In the Spotlight segment, Dan O'Donnell speaks with the ACIFA representatives about member issues at the college level.

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    1 時間 2 分
  • Episode 3: Alberta's Anti-Trans Legislation
    2025/06/17

    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. In the Spotlight segment, Dan O'Donnell speaks with the Athabasca University Faculty Association about organizing in an online institution.


    Links:

    • qcu.yyc
    • Queer Momentum
    • Trans Action Alberta
    • Skipping Stone
    • Karla Marx
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    56 分