Yearly Archives: 2014

Update on June 20th Survey

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Hi everyone: I just wanted to send you a quick note on a timely item:  our June 20th survey. This survey asked every OCADFA member, “Do you feel that you were properly represented in the presidential review process?” We launched the survey because, immediately following the announcement of Sara Diamond’s reappointment, we heard a lot of expressions   …Continue Reading


Union Affiliation & Executive Compensation

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Hi everyone – A quick update, and responses to a few queries. First, we’ve got a committee together to start looking at the union affiliation question.  The committee will have its initial meeting next week, and we’ll keep you informed regarding progress there. Second, over the last several months, many of you have asked me   …Continue Reading


Provincial Elections Follow-up

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Hello everyone — Just to follow up quickly on my most recent message, I want to reiterate my suggestion that you take any opportunities you can to let your candidates know about the importance of restoring funding to post-secondary education. As OCUFA right points out all three major parties have been totally absent on this   …Continue Reading


Provincial Election

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Hi everyone – As you know, the provincial election is coming up quickly, and it’s outcome could have a major impact on universities. Now is a great time to reach out to the candidates in your riding and urge them to make post-secondary education a priority by restoring funding and doing away with the Liberals’   …Continue Reading


University of Saskatchewan

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Hi all: Just a quick update on the University of Saskatchewan situation: as you likely know, UofS quickly reversed itself regarding the decision to fire Professor Robert Buckingham. The fallout has been serious enough that, last night, Provost Brett Fairbairn resigned just prior to an emergency board meeting. However, clearly, the board still doesn’t quite   …Continue Reading