Those reading Academica’s Top Ten, especially in combination with local messaging, may have noticed mixed messages as regards attitudes towards faculty compensation. Recently, Academica’s Top Ten cited a Star-Phoenix report that “Despite its recent fiscal challenges and what a recent report described as the erosion of Canada’s research competitiveness, the University of Saskatchewan is ‘punching… Continue reading A Competitive Compensation Package
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URGENT NOTICE, BEWARE: “MY TOTAL REWARDS” PROGRAM
The University has contracted with a third party to communicate information about benefits with faculty without notice or explanation to the USFA. Access to the “My Total Rewards” program is available through the employee tab on PAWS. The Association is concerned about the scope of rights members are being asked to waive to gain access… Continue reading URGENT NOTICE, BEWARE: “MY TOTAL REWARDS” PROGRAM
CORRECTION: USFA Modified Reduced Appointment Retirement Plan
The memo that went out to USFA members from Human Resources yesterday about the MRARP contains several errors. The Detailed Plan Information page linked from the memo references an “Application Process” and provides a link to an “Application” form, which specifies that “your Dean will provide decisions (approvals and deferrals) to you no later than Sept. 30, 2018.” In… Continue reading CORRECTION: USFA Modified Reduced Appointment Retirement Plan
Information regarding management of short-term disability benefits by a private contractor
Effective May 1, 2017, the University contracted a private corporation called Lifemark Health Group to manage our short-term disability benefit. Part of our Salary Continuance Plan provides that the employer will pay faculty members their full salary for the first 90 days of an illness or disability. Members who remain ill or disabled beyond this… Continue reading Information regarding management of short-term disability benefits by a private contractor
Reminder: USFA Scholarship: Online applications close 11:59 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017
The USFA Scholarship Program is open to students who are immediate family members of USFA members. Immediate family includes spouse/partner, sons, daughters or children whom USFA members have served as legal guardians. The application form for the 2016-2017 USFA Scholarship Fund Program is now available exclusively online at: paws.usask.ca/go/awards. Students can apply online through their… Continue reading Reminder: USFA Scholarship: Online applications close 11:59 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017
Introducing our New Executive Committee
We are delighted to welcome newly elected members to the USFA Executive Committee: Erika Dyck (History), Mark Meyers (History), Anne Springer (Nursing), and Jesse Stewart (Linguistics). We welcome back for another term Doug Chivers (Biology), and Eric Neufeld (Computer Science). We thank our outgoing members, Patricia Farnese (Law), Len Findlay (English), and John Moraros (Public… Continue reading Introducing our New Executive Committee
Reminder: USFA Scholarship: Online applications close 11:59 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017
The USFA Scholarship Program is open to students who are immediate family members of USFA members. Immediate family includes spouse/partner, sons, daughters or children whom USFA members have served as legal guardians. The application form for the 2016-2017 USFA Scholarship Fund Program is now available exclusively online at: paws.usask.ca/go/awards. Students can apply online through their… Continue reading Reminder: USFA Scholarship: Online applications close 11:59 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017
Follow-up: Impact on academic ranks?
In our previous e-letter we requested feedback, both to University Council and to the Board of Governors, about new policies and procedures proposed by the College of Medicine which would result in the academic ranks of Assistant, Associate, and full Professor being awarded to ca. 1500 clinicians who currently practice medicine in the province of… Continue reading Follow-up: Impact on academic ranks?
Feedback requested: Impact on academic ranks?
University Council and the Board of Governors need to hear from you and from your Council representatives. If new policies and procedures proposed by the College of Medicine are approved, the academic ranks of Assistant, Associate, and full Professor will no longer be awarded only to academic employees of the University of Saskatchewan. Submitted to… Continue reading Feedback requested: Impact on academic ranks?
Important announcement: 2017 USFA Award Recipients
With pleasure, we announce the 2017 recipients of the Peter T. Millard Award and the Peter C. Dooley Legacy Award. The 2017 Peter Millard Award goes to Dr. Lee Murray from the College of Nursing. Through her involvement as the Faculty Association Representative (FAR) in the College of Nursing, Lee Murray has assisted and supported… Continue reading Important announcement: 2017 USFA Award Recipients