The USFA Executive Committee encourages members to get involved, not just in the USFA but in the governance of the University. One of the easiest ways to be involved is to attend the annual meeting of the General Academic Assembly (GAA). This year, the GAA meeting is at Noon this Thursday, April 6 in Convocation Hall. The GAA is established… Continue reading Important Event: General Academic Assembly April 6 at Noon, Convocation Hall
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2022 GAA another example of administration’s choices
On April 6th the annual meeting of the General Academic Assembly (GAA) took place. The GAA is a component of University governance established by the University of Saskatchewan Act. It is composed of all faculty members, specific University administrators, and several student representatives, with the President of the University serving as chair. Quorum is 150 members. The… Continue reading 2022 GAA another example of administration’s choices
Time to Regain Faculty Control of University Council
Read the April 1, 2022 issue of VOX here.
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