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Whither University of Saskatchewan? Corporate Agenda, Lack of Accountability, and Sidelining of Main Stakeholders

By Satya P. Sharma Associate Professor of Anthropology Department of Religion and Culture University of Saskatchewan I came to the University of Saskatchewan in July 1970 and have taught anthropology all these years.  Fresh out of graduate school, coming to a beautiful campus and a University, which was true to its mandate and characterized by […]

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Sabattical/Administrative Leave and the Incentive Plan for Retirement

Some Association Members who are eligible and planning to apply for the Incentive Plan for Retirement may be tempted to forego their applications for sabbatical or administrative leave in 14/15 because those dates are past the planned early retirement date of June 30, 2014.  The Executive of the USFA strongly advises members to make such […]

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Retirement Proposals

Dear USFA Members: Attached you will find 3 proposals regarding retirement initiatives that have been signed off between the Negotiating Teams of the University and the Faculty Association and recommended to the membership for ratification by the Executive. We believe that ratification and implementation of these proposals are in the best interests of the membership […]

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CAUT 4th Forum for Aboriginal Academic Staff

CAUT is sponsoring its 4th Forum for Aboriginal Academic Staff which will be held November 1-3, 2013 at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown. The conference is organized with the guidance of CAUT’s Working Group on Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education. This will be an opportunity for Aboriginal academic staff from across Canada to get together to […]

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