USFA e-Letter: The Continuing Leadership Crisis at the U of S There have been more remarkable developments in the ongoing saga at the U of S. At the end of last week in a communication labelled “Confidential – Not for Distribution,” former Provost Brett Fairbairn wrote that no university leader had asked about “who was […]
Read More »We are pleased to report that tenure has now been granted to all faculty members recommended by collegial bodies for the 2013-2014 academic year. However, the fact that the Board of Governors has not formally reconsidered its original motion and that it is still fighting the case for a presidential veto is a cause for […]
Read More »Faculty are reminded about the following provisions of article 11.2.2 (a) with respect to teaching assignments in the Spring and Summer Terms: “No employee shall be required to teach Spring and Summer Session. Teaching these classes is rewarded with extra compensation in accordance with Article 18, unless the employee and the employee’s Department Head or […]
Read More »A class action Charter challenge is being launched against the Canada-US agreement implementing the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in Canada. Information is available from the Alliance for the Defence of Canadian Sovereignty at: http://www.adcs-adsc.ca/
Read More »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 […]
Read More »The fact that the Board of Governors remains silent on their decision to delegate veto power over tenure and promotion decisions to the President is a sign of failed leadership. Two of our members have received a positive recommendation for tenure by the appropriate collegial bodies on campus and are awaiting a tenure decision by […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »Many of you will already know that the employment of Dr. Robert Buckingham, Executive Director of the School of Public Health, was terminated this morning. His termination letter, which can be found on the CBC News Saskatoon website, states that he irreparably damaged his relationship with the U of S and breached his employment contract, […]
Read More »Professor Claire Card, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sceinces University of Saskatchewan The University received an increase of 2% to their operating grant from the Provincial Government, which is below a cost of living increase. Ilene Busch -Vishniac stated “I am very appreciative of the province’s investment in the University of Saskatchewan, and much of […]
Read More »Len Findlay, Professor of English and University Professor, U of S At the January meeting of University Council the President of the USSU Council, Max Fineday, read the text of a motion unanimously passed by the USSU Executive expressing non-confidence in TransformUS. This news was greeted by prolonged applause from students and faculty in attendance, […]
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