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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 […]

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USFA Executive Election – Polls close midnight April 14

This is a reminder to cast your ballot in the USFA Executive Committee elections.  You may vote until 11:59 on Thursday, April 14. If you did not get an email asking you to vote, check your spam/junk folders for email from “University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association <vote@simplyvoting.com>” with subject line “Vote Now: 2022-2023 Executive Committee […]

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2021-2022 USFA Scholarship Application Available Online DEADLINE June 1, 2022

Online applications for the USFA Scholarship will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The USFA Scholarship Program is open to students who are immediate family members of USFA members.  Immediate family includes spouse/partner, their children and including children for whom USFA members have served as legal guardians. The application form for the 2021-2022 USFA Scholarship Fund Program […]

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Important: USFA Executive Election – Voting Underway

This is a reminder that voting for the Executive Committee election is underway.  Montreal-based Simply Voting provides us with a secure internet platform for our election.  Please make sure you vote!  If you did not get an email asking you to vote, check your spam/junk folders for email from “University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association <vote@simplyvoting.com>” with subject […]

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Collectively Speaking – March 2022 It’s About Choice

The March 2022 issue of Collective Speaking focuses on the statement: It’s about choice. In this issue, USFA Chair Geraldine Balzer remarks on some of the foundational articles of our Collective Agreement and notes the challenge facing us is that each party to the Collective Agreement can choose how to live up to those contractual […]

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March 8 International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). It is a day to recognize and celebrate advancements while continuing to recognize the need for vigilance and action on issues impacting women and girls at home and abroad.  As we mark this day, we are thinking about the women and girls of Ukraine. Whether they are among the […]

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