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2019 Education Awards for member's dependent family
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 August 2019 09:32
The SPFA is once again pleased to offer education awards to support post-secondary studies of faculty family members. The Education Awards Committee is working with SaskPolytech’s Donor and Alumni Relations (DAR) office again this year to assist with the application and award distribution process.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association Awards are $1000 each and are awarded to faculty family members (as per the benefits package definition) who are enrolled for fall 2019 in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants from last year who did not receive an award, but are still in post-secondary studies, are encouraged to apply again. Previous recipients of SPFA awards are ineligible.
NOTE: The External Awards (attending post-secondary institutions other than Sask Polytech) have all been selected for the 2019-20 academic year. Internal Awards (taking courses at Sask Polytech) are still available.
If you family member applied and hasn't heard about the status of their application, campus contact information can be found on the Student Awards website under the "Contact Us" tab.
The committee thanks all applicants. For those who are continuing post-secondary studies into the 2020-21 academic year and were not recipients this year, another application can be made in the spring. There is a limit of one award per person in a lifetime.
Download application process information
Spring Institute - Your Faculty PD Day
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 20 June 2019 09:04
THE SPFA PRESENTS: SPRING INSTITUTE - YOUR FACULTY PD DAY with special guest, DAVID BOUCHARD!
WHO: The event is open to all faculty from all 4 campuses. We have also extended the invite to faculty from the Regional Colleges, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Gabriel Dumont Institute. Spots are limited so register early in order to avoid missing out!
WHAT: A day of networking, learning and enrichment to help you in your role as faculty.
WHERE: Delta Bessborough Hotel
601 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon, SK
WHEN: Thursday May 30 - REGISTRATION opens at 6:30 pm
SOCIAL 7-9 pm WITH cash bar, appetizers & live entertainment
Friday May 31 (all day) click HERE to view the schedule
COST: Early Bird Registration (EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2019): $200.00
Presenter Registration: $175.00 (please only select this registration type if you have been confirmed as a presenter for the conference.)
General Registration (April 1, 2019 - May 30, 2019) : $225.00
Faculty are encouraged to apply for Professional Development dollars through their program and through the SPFA Professional Development Fund.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
SPFA members can register by clicking HERE. Please note that you must be logged in as an SPFA member to register through this link. If you have issues accessing your SPFA account, please contact
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. Once you have filled in the registration form, you will be directed to the paypal site for payment.
Not an SPFA member? Faculty from the Regional Colleges, SIIT and Gabriel Dumont Institute can register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line "Faculty PD Day Registration". Please include your full name, email address, program area, college and campus in the body of your email. Upon receipt of your registration, Doris will contact you for payment.
PRESENTATION TOPICS
Faculty PD Day will feature a number of presenters on a variety of topics that are relevant to all faculty. The following is a list of presentation topics or click HERE to view the schedule.
- How to Ensure the Success of Indigenous Students in Learning Where They Live
- How to Grow Your Program
- Move Your Students Forward with Backward Design
- Tech Tool Showcase
- Antigym
- Integrating Universal Design into Teaching and Learning
- Peer Assisted Studying
- Workplace Harassment
- The Truth and Lies of Student Engagement
- Stress Mindset
- Copyright
- Political Correctness
- What's Wrong with Sask Polytech and What You Can Do to Fix It
- Lockdown Browser
- Reading - The Ultimate Aboriginal Challenge
HOTEL AND PARKING
If you require a hotel room for the conference, the Delta Bessborough has provided us with a group rate of $149.00/night. Discounted rate is available until May 6, 2019. The Bessborough has also provided us with 50% off parking so please register your vehicle at the front desk upon arrival.
Links:
Spring Institute - Faculty PD Day Poster
Spring Institute - Faculty PD Day Trailer
David Bouchard's Welcome Video
Delta Bessborough Group Rate Room Booking
Associate Dean – Academic Chair Survey Results
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 January 2019 10:03
When the academic chair positions were introduced, SPFA identified and circulated expected positive outcomes resulting from the introduction of this new level of management and SPFA encouraged faculty to apply for the academic chair positions. We are pleased to note that most academic chair positions have been filled by faculty. It has been over two years since the introduction of these positions and perhaps three years since the introduction of associate dean positions. As in the case of academic chair positions, most associate dean positions have been filled by faculty. Again, we are pleased to note this trend.
Given that faculty and students have a vested interest in the success and effectiveness of these positions, SPFA conducted a brief survey of faculty to determine the impact of these new positions.
While the survey was simplistic, the results do identify both positive and negative reactions to the implementation of these positions. The majority of the responses are negative in terms of the value and functioning of the academic chair and associate dean positions. While this is not encouraging, the survey may provide a basis for required improvement. The value of the survey is not in criticizing; the value is in identifying current perceptions and performance and finding a way forward. We hope that this survey will start a conversation and processes that will lead to a higher functioning Saskatchewan Polytechnic. We hope to be engaging management in relevant conversations in the immediate future.
A brief synopsis does not do justice to any survey. Readers are encouraged to see all responses as reported through the 31-page document posted to our website. You must log in to see the plotted survey results. The 242 comments received (27 pages) can be viewed by contacting the SPFA office or your campus VP. These comments have been edited to remove all information that would identify the authors. Regardless of that precaution, we will not be making this document public.
530 faculty responded to survey questions. This level of response assures that the survey accurately reflects the opinions of faculty.
Protected "Survey Results" (Members must log on to view the survey results).
Letter to SPFA from the Minister of Finance
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- Last Updated on Friday, 07 April 2017 16:24
The Minister of Finance, Government of Saskatchewan, sent correspondence to the SPFA regarding containing compensation costs.
Letters of Understanding
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 February 2017 02:03
A new tab has been added to the website where Letters of Understanding (LOUs) negotiated with Sask Polytech management are filed. The LOUs can be viewed, once logged in to the website, by navigating the top menu COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT>>LOUs