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.
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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
September 26 Speak-out BBQ 11:30 between Arts & Thorvaldson
On Wednesday, September 26, the USFA along with other campus bargaining units, including CUPE 1975 and ASPA, as well as SGEU, an off-campus bargaining unit will be hosting a speak-out barbecue on the west end of the Bowl between the Arts and Thorvaldson Buildings from 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. By eating a free hot… Continue reading September 26 Speak-out BBQ 11:30 between Arts & Thorvaldson
September 19, 20, 21 and 25, 26 – New Member Lunches
11:30 to 1:30 Red Room, University Club USFA members in the first few years of appointment at the U of S are invited to join USFA Executive members and Staff for lunch. RSVP: tammy.stieb@usask.ca or 966-5609
September 6, 2012 – GAA Special Meeting, Noon, Convocation Hall
The U of S Act provides that the General Academic Assembly (GAA) may direct University Council to reconsider a decision authorizing the Board of Governors to establish or disestablish Colleges, Departments or Institutes. To do that, 50 or more members of the GAA must request that a special meeting of the GAA be called for… Continue reading September 6, 2012 – GAA Special Meeting, Noon, Convocation Hall
GAA Special Meeting 12:00 Noon Sept 6 Convocation Hall
The U of S Act provides that the General Academic Assembly (GAA) may direct University Council to reconsider a decision authorizing the Board of Governors to establish or disestablish Colleges, Departments or Institutes. To do that, 50 or more members of the GAA must request that a special meeting of the GAA be called for… Continue reading GAA Special Meeting 12:00 Noon Sept 6 Convocation Hall
The Legacy of Peter C. Dooley
The USFA Executive Committee wants to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of our colleague, Peter Dooley. The University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association would not be what it is today if not for his work. Peter was Chair of the Faculty Association when it became a certified trade union in the 1970’s… Continue reading The Legacy of Peter C. Dooley
A Bad Deal: AUCC/Access Copyright Model Licence Agreement
On April 16th the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Access Copyright about a model licence agreement to cover reproduction and digital content on university campuses. On April 17th CAUT released a statement in response urging institutions to refuse to enter into the agreement and,… Continue reading A Bad Deal: AUCC/Access Copyright Model Licence Agreement