Volume 26, No. 3 Editor: Mark Langer September, 1995. Mid-Career Options The collective agreement contains a number of mid-career options ranging from reduced-time for a short period to voluntary separation. The Faculty Deans have recently been alerted by the Vice-President (Academic) that the employer has renewed its interest in mid-career options. Advice about the options is available from the CUASA's Mid-Career Options Advisor, Pat Finn. CUASA encourages individuals to contact Pat before making any commitments. Pension Surplus The Carleton University Budget statement details income from the pension surplus at $4,750,000 in 93-94 and $2,600,000 in 94-95. Once again the pension plan has been performing well (14.3%) and the excess surplus will be used to provide a full pension contribution holiday of 6% for the employer and 6% for the employees for the period of July 1/95 to June 30/96. The 95-96 contribution holiday will again find $2,600,000 under the income heading of the budget. Retirement/Pension Seminar CUASA is planning to hold another Retirement/Pension Seminar in early November. Members interested in retirement/pension matters should block off the morning of Friday, November 3. A later communique will contain details and a registration form (the room will only accommodate 50 people). Dental and extended Health Care Group Insurance Contracts The Dental Plan and Extended Health Care Plan have been renewed for another year with Liberty Health (Sept. 1/95 - Aug. 30/96) with no charge in benefits or premium rates. Tenure and Promotion Videotape Candidates and committee members may wish to borrow the videotape of the workshop on tenure and promotion organized by CUASA some years ago. In this workshop a chair, dean and vice-president (academic) describe Carleton's tenure & promotion process and the criteria committees use. It runs about an hour and a half and is available for short loans from the CUASA office. Housing Notices CUASA provides a list of housing notices as a service to its members. Notices must be submitted to the CUASA office in writing, either by mail or by fax. Housing notices will not be accepted over the phone. CUASA cannot guarantee the placement of notices. FOR RENT: Bright Spacious 3-bedroom townhouse located in Mooney's Bay area, available September 1st, 1995/ Unfurnished; includes: washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, stove and air- conditioner (optional). 5 minutes to Carleton University. Rent $1,300 month. Inquiries: 733-4266. FOR RENT: 2 bedrooms; bathroom with double basins, tub, shower and wall to wall mirrors; very modern kitchen equipped - fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, tv, 3 cable outlets; cedar sun deck with table, chairs and umbrella; parking. Bus routes at entrance; 7 in to airport; 8 minutes to train; bicycle path across street; walking distance to shopping plaza; churches; Mooney's Bay Beach; Canada Post Corporation and Carleton University. REFERENCES REQUIRED. No smokers, no children, no pets. $1,200 Monthly. 731-3654. SALE OR RENT: Alta Vista, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, den, large kitchen, deck, finished basement + room. 220,000 greatly reduced or rent $1600. Phone 521-2559 FOR RENT: Bedroom in 3 bedroom townhouse, Ottawa (Gloucester). 5 minutes from Queensway, near Blair Transitway Station and Gloucester Centre. $450.00 per month. Parking $30.00. Kitchen can be shared. If not meals are an additional $200 per month. Non-smokers. Call S. Anderson at 746-7779 or 233-5935. ROOM TO RENT in Carleton faculty home. Located in the Glebe, less than half an hour's walk from campus. Rent negotiable. Call 233-9033 or email rmahon@ccs.carleton.ca. SUBLET: 1 bedroom apartment with balcony. January 1, 1996 - May 31, 1996. Somerset at Metcalfe in Centertown, near bus routes and conveniences. Completely furnished and equipped, laundry facilities on same floor. Safe, clean, quiet building. $800.00 per month. Heat, air conditioning and cable included. Non-smoker only. Parking available for rent on premises. Leave message at 236-1558. FOR SALE: Renovated, 100 year old home in friendly, central, neighbourhood. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, hardwood floors, deck and garden. Asking $140,000. 235-6066 evenings and weekends.