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, […]
Read More »We are very pleased to report that our legal challenges concerning the University President’s alleged powers under The University Act to overturn a decision of the Renewal and Tenure Appeal Committee has resulted in an important victory for the Association. Previously we had reported to Association members that President MacKinnon had refused to forward to […]
Read More »Due to a delay in the delivery of ballots for Executive Committee elections to some Colleges, the deadline for submitting ballots to the USFA office has been extended. Ballots must be received at the USFA office by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 24th. If you have not received your ballot by April 17th, please contact […]
Read More »The USFA Constitution provides for two general membership meetings per year. The meeting package for the Spring General Meeting will be going out next week. This meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m. in Arts 241, Neatby-Timlin Theatre. Following the meeting please join us for a social in the Windows Room at […]
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