In 2010-2011 the USFA Executive created the Member Development Committee. The purpose of this committee is to create initiatives to increase the participation of USFA members in the work of the USFA. Last year, the Committee held monthly member socials to create a regular opportunity for USFA members to connect with each other, with Executive… Continue reading USFA Member Development Committee
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Grievance Matters
The 2012-2013 academic year is starting out as a busy one for the Association Grievance Committee (AGC). Two arbitrations are scheduled for the fall. One concerns the assignment of duties in the Library and the other is a continuation of the legal issues raised when the former President overturned a decision of a Renewal and… Continue reading Grievance Matters
The 2012–2013 year is already shaping up to be an interesting one…
The 2012–2013 year is already shaping up to be an interesting one. The recent special meeting of the General Academic Assembly was history-making and those of you who attended should give yourselves a pat on the back for being a part of it. Your participation in University governance is important to ensuring a vibrant institution.… Continue reading The 2012–2013 year is already shaping up to be an interesting one…
USFA Committee on University Administrative Practice
The newly constituted USFA Committee on University Administrative Practice provides a forum for USFA members to monitor, discuss, and provide commentary on administrative practice at the University of Saskatchewan. By ‘administrative practice’ we mean those practices undertaken by senior administration, support staff, and faculty under the heading of ‘administrative duties’, all intended to manage and… Continue reading USFA Committee on University Administrative Practice
Results from Special GAA Meeting
At last week’s special meeting of the General Academic Assembly (GAA), the motion pursuant to Article 67(2)(a) of the University of Saskatchewan Act, to direct University Council to reconsider its May decision to create three new divisions in the College of Medicine was passed with a solid majority (200 in favour, 93 opposed). A strong… Continue reading Results from Special GAA Meeting
November 21 – Tenure – Article 15.12.10(v)
By November 21 the College Review Committee shall have considered all cases for tenure and transmitted its recommendations in writing to the University Review Committee.
November 21 – Renewal of Probation – Article 14.5.9(v)
By November 21 the College Review Committee shall have considered all cases for renewal and transmitted, in writing, its positive recommendations to the President for transmission to the Board and its negative recommendations to the University Review Committee.
November 13 – Member Social 4:00 p.m. Windows Room, University Club
Our next member social, on November 13, is fast approaching. Plan to attend and join us from 4:00 to 6:00 in the Windows Room at the University Club. It’s a wonderful opportunity to clink a glass, bend an ear, share a story, and get to know colleagues from across campus. It’s also an opportunity for… Continue reading November 13 – Member Social 4:00 p.m. Windows Room, University Club
October 19, 2012 – Fall General Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Arts 241 (Neatby Timlin Theatre)
This meeting will include Guest Speaker Dr. Claire Polster who has an interesting take on the response of academics to new administrative practices in areas that include resource allocation, performance assessment, and policy making. Come and learn about a broad range of strategies with the potential to help avoid entrenching and advancing the harmful effects… Continue reading October 19, 2012 – Fall General Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Arts 241 (Neatby Timlin Theatre)
October 2 and 4, 2012 – Sessions for Department Heads
The University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association recognizes the important and challenging role Department Heads play at the University of Saskatchewan and to acknowledge that the USFA Executive Committee has extended an invitation for Department Heads to join Executive Committee members as well as USFA staff, for lunch. The Club Room at the University Club has… Continue reading October 2 and 4, 2012 – Sessions for Department Heads