The fact that the Board of Governors remains silent on their decision to delegate veto power over tenure and promotion decisions to the President is a sign of failed leadership. Two of our members have received a positive recommendation for tenure by the appropriate collegial bodies on campus and are awaiting a tenure decision by… Continue reading Silence of the Board
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Make no mistake, Academic Freedom and Tenure are Under Attack at the University of Saskatchewan
Notwithstanding the very public and powerful words last week from President Ilene Busch-Vishniac about the importance of tenure and academic freedom after reversing the decision to strip Professor Robert Buckingham of his tenure, there are clear indications that the tenure process at the University of Saskatchewan is under full attack. Despite assurances by the President… Continue reading Make no mistake, Academic Freedom and Tenure are Under Attack at the University of Saskatchewan
Academic Freedom includes the right to criticize the University
Many of you will already know that the employment of Dr. Robert Buckingham, Executive Director of the School of Public Health, was terminated this morning. His termination letter, which can be found on the CBC News Saskatoon website, states that he irreparably damaged his relationship with the U of S and breached his employment contract,… Continue reading Academic Freedom includes the right to criticize the University
The New Normal
Professor Claire Card, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sceinces University of Saskatchewan The University received an increase of 2% to their operating grant from the Provincial Government, which is below a cost of living increase. Ilene Busch -Vishniac stated “I am very appreciative of the province’s investment in the University of Saskatchewan, and much of… Continue reading The New Normal
Manufacturing Collegial Consent?
Len Findlay, Professor of English and University Professor, U of S At the January meeting of University Council the President of the USSU Council, Max Fineday, read the text of a motion unanimously passed by the USSU Executive expressing non-confidence in TransformUS. This news was greeted by prolonged applause from students and faculty in attendance,… Continue reading Manufacturing Collegial Consent?
Association Wins Important Arbitration Award
We are very pleased to report that our legal challenges concerning the University President’s alleged powers under The University Act to overturn a decision of the Renewal and Tenure Appeal Committee has resulted in an important victory for the Association. Previously we had reported to Association members that President MacKinnon had refused to forward to… Continue reading Association Wins Important Arbitration Award
Ballot Deadline Election for the Executive Committee of the Faculty Association
Due to a delay in the delivery of ballots for Executive Committee elections to some Colleges, the deadline for submitting ballots to the USFA office has been extended. Ballots must be received at the USFA office by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 24th. If you have not received your ballot by April 17th, please contact… Continue reading Ballot Deadline Election for the Executive Committee of the Faculty Association
Spring General Meeting April 25, 2014
The USFA Constitution provides for two general membership meetings per year. The meeting package for the Spring General Meeting will be going out next week. This meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m. in Arts 241, Neatby-Timlin Theatre. Following the meeting please join us for a social in the Windows Room at… Continue reading Spring General Meeting April 25, 2014
GAA, Noon, April 9 – Will the President have anything new to say?
The General Academic Assembly (GAA) is required to meet once per year at which the President reports on the state of the University. This year’s GAA meeting takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th, at noon in Convocation Hall. More than just a body to which the President is required to report the GAA is a… Continue reading GAA, Noon, April 9 – Will the President have anything new to say?
It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion
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. By May 31, your Department Head or Dean should have met with you to discuss your progress with respect to the approved standards, with which you should be familiar. You don’t… Continue reading It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion