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Pancake Breakfast September 8th
August 31, 2016 | All News
We invite you to a Free Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. September 8 in The Bowl Everyone welcome! Sponsored by: USFA ASPA CUPE 1975 CUPE 3287 PAIRS PSAC
Reimbursement of Professional Fees (Article 22.12.2)
June 20, 2016 | All News
In our most recent Collective Agreement an annual amount $225,000 was negotiated for the purpose of reimbursing professional fees paid by members (with the exception of practicing physicians in the College of Medicine) who are required, as a condition of employment, to maintain a certification or license in order to perform their academic duties. Guidelines …
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The Crisis of Confidence in University Boards Across Canada
May 20, 2016 | All News
Voting is underway for the faculty representative on the U of S Board of Governors, with ballots closing on May 25th. If you have not yet voted, consider participating in the process to determine who will take the seat of the faculty member on our Board of Governors. As recent events across Canada have shown, …
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The Crisis of Confidence in University Boards Across Canada
May 20, 2016 | All News
Voting is underway for the faculty representative on the U of S Board of Governors, with ballots closing on May 25th. If you have not yet voted, consider participating in the process to determine who will take the seat of the faculty member on our Board of Governors. As recent events across Canada have shown, …
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2016 Executive Committee Election Results
May 17, 2016 | All News
As reported at the Spring General Meeting, the following individuals were elected or re-elected to the USFA Executive Committee for a two-year term effective July 1: Susan Fowler-Kerry, Nursing Carol Henry, Pharmacy and Nutrition Richard Julien, Linguistics & Religious Studies Allison Muri, English Vicki Squires, Educational Administration Larry Stewart, History Executive Committee members with …
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Predatory Publishing and your CV: what should you do?
April 21, 2016 | All News
You may have been hearing a lot recently about “predatory” journals that print improperly vetted articles, resulting in a pollution of the peer-reviewed literature. The CBC National news carried a piece on this on April 18, 2016. Venues like this have always existed, but their number and variety have increased in recent years due to …
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Spring General Meeting, Friday, April 22, 2016
April 15, 2016 | All News
The USFA Constitution provides for two general membership meetings per year. The Spring General meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 22nd, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in Arts 241, Neatby-Timlin Theatre. If you would like a paper copy of the meeting package, please e-mail tammy.stieb@usask.ca with your campus address and she will send you a copy. …
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It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion
April 14, 2016 | All News
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. If you are planning to go forward for renewal, tenure or promotion this fall, consider joining USFA representatives at the University Club in the Club Room from 11:30 to 1:30 April …
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The Politics of Austerity and Academic Freedom: An Inevitable Collision?
April 7, 2016 | All News
“The Politics of Austerity and Academic Freedom: An Inevitable Collision?” April 7, 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. Neatby-Timlin Theatre (241 Arts) Keynote: Dr. Root Gorelick, Carleton University “Academic Freedom in University Governance: Blogging and Gagging” Last November, just months after the University of Saskatchewan agreed to a one-time holdback of $20 million to help the provincial …
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Thinking about renewal of probation, tenure or promotion?
April 4, 2016 | All News
If you are planning to go forward for renewal, tenure or promotion this fall, please join USFA representatives for lunch at the University Club in the Club Room from 11:30 to 1:30 April 26 or 29 to talk about the process. It’s on us! Soon, if not already, these annual processes will get underway. By …
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2016 USFA Award Recipients
March 24, 2016 | All News
With pleasure, we announce the 2016 recipients of the Peter T. Millard Award, the USFA Academic Freedom Award and the Peter C. Dooley Legacy Award. The 2016 Peter Millard Award goes to Chris Adams from the Library. Chris has patiently and painstakingly served USFA members for a number of years. As an Executive Committee member …
USFA 2016 Academic Freedom Event April 7
March 22, 2016 | All News
“The Politics of Austerity and Academic Freedom: An Inevitable Collision?” April 7, 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. Neatby-Timlin Theatre (241 Arts) More and more, universities model themselves on corporations: they seek to maximize profitability, productivity, and marketability. As a result, many of the ideals of academic freedom have been eroded, and in some circumstances extinguished, on …
REMINDER: March 30 Deadline to Submit Sun Life Benefit Claims
March 14, 2016 | All News
Claims for reimbursement for any expenses from any of the benefit plans must be submitted to Sun Life within 90 days of the end of the calendar year in which the expense is incurred. This deadline applies to 2015 claims made under the Dental Plan, Health Plan or Flexible Spending Program (Health Spending Account or …
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Award Nomination Deadline Extended to March 14
March 3, 2016 | All News
The deadline for nominations for the Peter C. Dooley Legacy Award, the Peter T. Millard Award and the USFA Academic Freedom Award has been extended to March 14. Nominations for these Awards can be made by any current USFA member or by any USFA committee. Who could you nominate? The nomination process is simple. In …
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Take back the search process for Senior Administrative appointments
March 1, 2016 | All News
Senior administration at the University of Saskatchewan appears to be poised to undergo a marked transformation. Of 73 senior administrative positions covered by MoA 2 of the Collective Agreement, 3 are TBA, 11 are Interim, 5 are Acting and 32 have terms that will conclude in 2016. Combined, this represents more than half of all …
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Search and Review Processes for Senior Administrators
March 1, 2016 | All News
Senior administration at the University of Saskatchewan appears to be poised to undergo a marked transformation. Of 73 senior administrative positions covered by MoA 2 of the Collective Agreement, 3 are TBA, 11 are Interim, 5 are Acting and 32 have terms that will conclude in 2016. Combined, this represents more than half of all …
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Media Advisory: Pre-Election Forums
February 29, 2016 | All News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2016 Two pre-election forums on the issue of post-secondary education in Saskatchewan are being hosted by the Saskatchewan Association of University Teachers (SAUT) in conjunction with the University of Regina Faculty Association, St. Thomas More Faculty Union and the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association. Saskatoon: Regina: Tuesday, March 1 Thursday, …
March 30 Deadline to Submit Sun Life Benefit Claims
February 25, 2016 | All News
Claims for reimbursement for any expenses from any of the benefit plans must be submitted to Sun Life within 90 days of the end of the calendar year in which the expense is incurred. This deadline applies to 2015 claims made under the Dental Plan, Health Plan or Flexible Spending Program (Health Spending Account or …
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USask is OurSask
February 25, 2016 | All News
The unions on campus are increasingly troubled by labour relations at the University of Saskatchewan. Recent labour updates brought to your attention in the “YouSask Faculty and Staff Newsletter” (email January 26 and February 23, 2016) do not fully describe the situation. Labour relations extend well beyond the bargaining table. In fact, most of the …
Pre-Election Forum – Party Plans for Post-Secondary Education
February 22, 2016 | All News
Tuesday, March 1 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Neatby-Timlin Theatre (241 Arts) Come hear firsthand what each of the provincial parties plan for the immediate future of post-secondary education in Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan holds tremendous sway over the state of post-secondary education in our province. The governing party allocates the operating funds post-secondary institutions …
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