University Council is being asked to approve in principle the undertaking of a process for program prioritization at its January 24th meeting, but what exactly is Council being asked to approve? We know that the prioritization process will be an exercise about choosing what programs and services get funded based on “contributions to our overall… Continue reading TransformUS cannot be a top-down plan
Articles
Letter to the editor
The comments contained in the January 16 StarPhoenix editorial regarding the troubled state of the U of S (U of S strategy sows confusion) are timely and appropriate. Universities across the country are characterized by bloated, inefficient administrations that suck resources away from the academic agenda, and the U of S is no exception. When… Continue reading Letter to the editor
Special General Meeting of the Faculty Association
Pursuant to Section 10 (a) of the Constitution of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association, a Special General Meeting of the Faculty Association will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre). This general meeting will focus on bargaining. Come out to hear from our Chief Negotiator and… Continue reading Special General Meeting of the Faculty Association
February 28 – Salary Review – Article 17.5.6(vii)
By February 28, any employee wishing to appeal decisions of Salary Committees or College Review Committees shall have submitted the appeal to the secretary of the President’s Review Committee.
February 28 – Tenure – Article 15.12.10(vii)
By February 28, the President shall advise all candidates for tenure, except those pending before Renewals and Tenure Appeal Committees, of the decision of the Board.
February 28 – Renewal of Probation – Article 14.5.9(vii)
By February 28, the President shall have advised all candidates for renewal, except those pending before Renewal and Tenure Appeal Committees, of the decision of the Board.
Happy Holidays from USFA
The Executive and Staff of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association wish you a happy holiday and prosperous New Year. Our office will be closed on Monday, December 24th reopening on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. In the event of an urgent matter, please feel free to contact either of the following by email: Sarah Hoffman … Continue reading Happy Holidays from USFA
Cutbacks and Faculty
The USFA Executive has heard concerns expressed by members about the possibility of faculty lay-offs as our senior administrators address their current budget issues. There are no faculty lay-offs projected at this time for the New Year. Any cuts in programming must follow the provisions in Article 29.5.2 of the Collective Agreement with respect to… Continue reading Cutbacks and Faculty
USFA Peter T. Millard Award: Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for the inaugural USFA Peter T. Millard Award. This Award was created on the 10th anniversary of the death of Peter Millard, who passed away on December 8, 2001, and to mark the 35th anniversary of the USFA Certification Order (January 26, 2012). It is meant to provide a means for… Continue reading USFA Peter T. Millard Award: Call for Nominations
Be Sure to Participate in Bargaining Surveys!
Part of our bargaining preparation includes conducting membership surveys on various issues relevant to bargaining. Survey participants are randomly selected from current USFA members. Full participation in these surveys is vitally important. If you receive an email invitation to participate, please take the two to three minutes necessary to complete the survey.