Saskatoon – The recently announced provincial budget will have substantial negative consequences on post-secondary education in Saskatchewan. The dramatic reduction in operating funds after multiple years of provincial government cut backs and claw backs is jeopardizing the quality, affordability and accessibility of advanced education in Saskatchewan. Our Universities and post-secondary institutions serve the public good,… Continue reading Press Release: Students and faculty at the U of S are deeply concerned following the provincial budget
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Upcoming Talk: Publishing and the New Tri-Agency Policy
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. March 29 Room 50.12 Murray Library As part of Open Education Week, USFA member DeDe Dawson, one of the creators of the library’s LibGuide on predatory publishers, is giving a presentation next week on “Publishing and the New Tri-Agency Policy.” This talk will include information about how to find legitimate journals… Continue reading Upcoming Talk: Publishing and the New Tri-Agency Policy
Saskatchewan’s universities after Budget Day: Destabilized and diminished?
Representatives of the Saskatchewan Association of University Teachers will be in attendance at the Legislature today to hear firsthand how much financial support from the Provincial Government will be provided to Saskatchewan Universities for 2017-18. Saskatchewan is home to world renowned scholars and high quality degree programs because our universities are more than simply institutions… Continue reading Saskatchewan’s universities after Budget Day: Destabilized and diminished?
U of S: We are worth the investment
In light of the government directive to constrain salaries of university employees, it is important to remember that the funding it provides is not only a sound investment in the Saskatchewan economy, but also one that will shape the province’s future for better or worse. We have been building for years to attract the “best… Continue reading U of S: We are worth the investment
It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion: Lunch invitation March 27 or 28, 2017
Today is the best day to start thinking about your promotion/tenure case. You have a lot of resources to help you with your case. If you are planning to go forward for renewal, tenure or promotion this fall, consider joining USFA representatives at the University Club in the Club Room from 11:30 to 1:30 March… Continue reading It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion: Lunch invitation March 27 or 28, 2017
Grievance Filed on Surreptitious Recording of Committee Proceedings
The Faculty Association has filed a grievance against the employer for surreptitiously audio-recording collegial committee meetings and deliberations. The recording was done without the knowledge and/or the consent of the members of the collegial committee, which did not have written procedures in place regarding the recording of deliberations. The surreptitious nature of the recording is… Continue reading Grievance Filed on Surreptitious Recording of Committee Proceedings
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 USFA Scholarship: Online applications close 11:59 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017
Government threatens the autonomy of the University
Like all publicly funded institutions in this province, our university faces a directive from the Government of Saskatchewan to constrain the total cost of employee compensation so that it is no greater than what it was in 2016–17. The government suggests that the Board of Governors achieve this goal by entering into negotiations immediately and… Continue reading Government threatens the autonomy of the University
Avoiding Publishing and Perishing! Beware of Predatory Journals
Faculty members getting ready for tenure and promotion are under pressure to publish their research and scholarly work. According to the University Standards, candidates for tenure and promotion are required to demonstrate, through publications in reputable, peer reviewed outlets that the results of their research have made a contribution to the field of specialization, sufficient… Continue reading Avoiding Publishing and Perishing! Beware of Predatory Journals
Important Notice: Rally March 8, Provincial Legislature
On March 8 at noon there will be a rally at the Provincial Legislature. We need you to attend. The USFA is willing to help transport members and members of our university community to Regina for the rally. This rally is an opportunity for people from across the province to come together before the budget… Continue reading Important Notice: Rally March 8, Provincial Legislature