If renewal of probation, tenure or promotion is in the cards for you in the coming year, following are some tips to help you prepare. You can elect to go for tenure or promotion in any year if you believe you have met standards that apply to you. You must seek renewal of probation in… Continue reading Tips for going for renewal, tenure or promotion
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Tenure and Academic Freedom
There is a continuous misunderstanding at university campuses, amongst some tenured faculty and staff of the university administration but also in the public at large, about the meaning, purpose, and scope of tenure and academic freedom. In our collective agreement they are defined in article 6 Academic Freedom, and article 15.2 Purpose of Tenure. As academics, we… Continue reading Tenure and Academic Freedom
It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion: Lunch invitation March 27 or 28, 2017
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 March… Continue reading It’s never too soon to think about tenure or promotion: Lunch invitation March 27 or 28, 2017
Thinking about renewal of probation, tenure or promotion?
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… Continue reading Thinking about renewal of probation, tenure or promotion?
June 30 – Tenure – Article 15.12.10(ii)
by June 30 the Department Head or Dean shall have advised the candidate to provide such information as the candidate wishes to produce
May 31 – Tenure – Article 15.12.10(i)
By May 31 the Department Head or Dean shall have met with candidate
Actions not words
We are pleased that the announcement from the Board of Governors about the change in leadership stated “in the strongest possible terms, that the University of Saskatchewan is committed to the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression. It would also like to stress that it believes that tenure is a sacrosanct principle within… Continue reading Actions not words
Make no mistake, Academic Freedom and Tenure are Under Attack at the University of Saskatchewan
Notwithstanding the very public and powerful words last week from President Ilene Busch-Vishniac about the importance of tenure and academic freedom after reversing the decision to strip Professor Robert Buckingham of his tenure, there are clear indications that the tenure process at the University of Saskatchewan is under full attack. Despite assurances by the President… Continue reading Make no mistake, Academic Freedom and Tenure are Under Attack at the University of Saskatchewan
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
August 1 – Tenure – Article 15.12.10(iii)
by August 1 the candidate shall have provided to the Department Head or Dean such information as the candidate wishes to introduce