Many people are concerned about the TransformUS process as a means of academic decision making at the University of Saskatchewan. The model on which TransformUS is based is being implemented, or being considered for implementation, at several Canadian Universities and many at those institutions are likewise concerned (http://ocufa.on.ca/wordpress/assets/Dickeson-Right-for-Ontario-Craig-Heron.pdf, http://www.academicmatters.ca/2014/01/doing-the-ppp-a-skeptical-perspective/). At the U of S the… Continue reading Open letter to the President of the University of Saskatchewan
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TransformUS: Even Worse Than Predicted
Happy New Year!! 2013 came to a close with bitter cold and concerns about future of many academic programs at the U of S. This issue of VOX is another submission from Professor Eric Howe. It follows-up what he previously wrote and presents his thoughts on TransformUS now that the task forces have released their… Continue reading TransformUS: Even Worse Than Predicted
Speaking of TransformUS…
On December 9, the TransformUS Task Force reports were released, but the process is not yet complete. Between now and February there will be consultation and opportunities to provide feedback. From February to April the President’s Committee on Integrated Planning (PCIP) will review the feedback and develop an implementation plan, which will be shared in… Continue reading Speaking of TransformUS…
December 31 Deadline for Flexible Spending Program
It’s important to regularly check on the balance in your Health Spending and/or Personal Spending Accounts under the Flexible Spending Program and note when available funds “expire.” Unspent funds can only be carried forward for one year and funds you do not spend after two years revert to the employer. You can find account balances… Continue reading December 31 Deadline for Flexible Spending Program
The Emperor Isn’t Wearing Any Clothes: Intellectually Bankrupt Academic Prioritization
This is proving to be a busy fall for VOX and we welcome it. We have received a number of comments in response to our last two issues, both directly and indirectly. Thank you for those. As stated clearly in each issue of VOX, this occasional publication is “a forum for the expression of opinions… Continue reading The Emperor Isn’t Wearing Any Clothes: Intellectually Bankrupt Academic Prioritization
Reminder-Change to Extended Health & Dental Claim Submission Deadline for Claims incurred in the 2012 Year Only
The Faculty Association is sending this email as a reminder of that the deadline extension for submitting extended health and dental claims incurred in 2012 is October 1 2013. As you are aware, the university transitioned its benefits provider to Sun Life Financial effective July 1, 2012. As part of that transition, there was a… Continue reading Reminder-Change to Extended Health & Dental Claim Submission Deadline for Claims incurred in the 2012 Year Only
October 7 – Tenure – Article 15.12.10(iv)
by October 7, the Department (or College) Renewals and Tenure Committee shall have considered all cases for renewal and transmitted recommendations in writing to the College Review Committee or the University Review Committee
October 7 – Renewal of Probation – Article14.5.9(iv)
by October 7, the Department (or College) Renewals and Tenure Committee shall have considered all cases for renewal and transmitted recommendations in writing to the College Review Committee or the University Review Committee
September 1 – Salary Review – Article 17.5.6(iii)
by September 1 the candidate shall have provided to the Department Head or Dean such information as the candidate wishes to introduce. The information should refer to categories in Article 17.2.
August 1 – Promotion – Article 16.6(v)
by August 1 the candidate shall have provided to the Department Head or Dean such information as the candidate wishes to introduce