The next USFA member social is at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26 at the University Club. We’ll be in the Windows Room. Please join Executive Committee members and USFA staff for some refreshments. There’s a lot happening on campus and this is an opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.

Despite statements made by senior academic administrators that transparency will be a hallmark of U of S Administration’s approach to address the projected $44.5 million deficit and their invitations to be involved, some USFA members are reporting attempts to stifle discussion through backlash directed at those who pose questions or offer their perspectives on the […]

Academic decisions at the U of S employ an informed decision-making process. It is explicit in our Collective Agreement and implicit in academic culture. In order to be meaningfully engaged in the academy and set the academic agenda we must insist on the right to full information and full participation. The U of S is […]

In November a call for nominations was made for the inaugural USFA Peter T. Millard Award. The Millard Award was created on the 10th anniversary of the death of Peter Millard and to mark the 35th anniversary of the USFA Certification Order. It is presented to a USFA member, nominated by other USFA members, in […]

The University Secretary recently circulated information about annual elections to University Council. There are 16 three-year vacancies and 1 one-year vacancy. Nominations close on February 1. Crucial academic decisions will be made by University Council during the upcoming year as the TransformUS process unfolds. You have two days left to submit your nomination. Information and […]