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What is the SPFA?Presidents Forum
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 17:27
Thank you to both candidates, the moderator and the large amount of members who took the time to attend and participate in the 2020 SPFA Presidential Forum. Both candidates did a wonderful job of sharing their perspectives and answering allot of great questions from membership.
With agreement from both candidates, the below link will be available to all members who would like to watch, but were unable to attend the Presidential Forum (as recorded on Zoom). This link will be available from 5:30pm today until 5:30pm tomorrow, at which time, the link will be deleted.
AGM, Candidate Forums & Elections Information
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- Last Updated on Monday, 26 October 2020 10:10
Hi SPFA Member:
Just a reminder that the SPFA virtual AGM is scheduled for November 5, 2020.
- Time: Noon – 1:30 pm
- Zoom Link 1 - An email invitation will be sent within 24 hours of the AGM.
- Zoom Link 2 – this link will only become available once Zoom Link 1 capacity is reached – if you are unable to connect through Zoom Link 1, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Attached is a copy of the Robert’s Rules of Order – Summary Version, which will guide the management of the AGM.
There are several documents that can be viewed on the protected side of the SPFA website under the AGM menu:
- Draft Minutes of the November 7, 2019 AGM (Under AGM>>AGM Minutes>>November 2019 tab)
- 2019/2020 Independent Auditor’s Report
- SPFA 2019/2020 Variance Analysis with Notes
- 2021/2022 SPFA Statement of Operations Budget Resolution
- 2021/2022 Statement of Operations Budget with Notes
If you have any questions or require clarification on any of the SPFA Finance related documents, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Questions and responses will be posted to the SPFA website (Under AGM>>Nov 5 2020>>Financial Documents).
The 2020 Constitutional Resolutions to be considered at the AGM are also posted on the protected side of the website under the AGM menu:
- 2020 Constitution Resolutions
All Members:
Just a reminder that an election will occur for the President, SPFA. A virtual Candidates’ Question and Answer Forum is scheduled as follows:
- Tuesday, Oct 27th, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Zoom Link 1 - An email invitation will be sent today. There will be a waiting room so be patient.
- Zoom Link 2 – this link will only become available once Zoom Link 1 capacity is reached – if you are unable to connect through Zoom Link 1, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Voting for the President’s position will open on October 29th @ 9:00 am and will close on November 4 @ 10:00 pm. An e-ballot will be sent to each member’s Saskpolytech email address.
Moose Jaw Members:
Just a reminder that an election will occur for the VP Moose Jaw Campus. A virtual Candidates’ Question and Answer Forum is scheduled as follows:
- Wednesday, Oct 28th, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Zoom Session Link - An email invitation will be sent Tuesday afternoon (following the President's forum). There will be a waiting room so be patient.
Voting for the VP Moose Jaw will open on October 29th @ 9:00 am and will close on November 4 @ 10:00 pm. An e-ballot will be sent to each Moose Jaw member’s Saskpolytech email address.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Greg Gardiner
Secretary Treasurer
2020 SPFA Election Official Candidates (nominations closed October 6/20)
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 22 October 2020 14:03
The SPFA constitution outlines the positions elected in odd and even years. Positions are for two-year terms. Election results are announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM):
- The President shall be elected in even numbered years and the Secretary-Treasurer in odd numbered years.
- Saskatoon and Moose Jaw VPs shall be elected for two-year terms in even numbered years. These two positions are up for election at the November 2020 AGM. • Regina and Prince Albert VPs shall be elected for two-year terms in odd numbered years.
Nominees for SPFA President
Nominees for Vice President, Moose Jaw
Nominees for Vice President, Saskatoon
SPFA - COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 08:20
On September 18th and 21st, 2020 the SPFA conducted a lunch meeting to relay the findings of its Covid-19 Faculty Survey. At this meeting, the SPFA relayed the findings and took questions from the membership. The questions posed by membership have been logged into an FAQ and are available on the website under RESOURCES->SURVEYS->COVID19->Survey Presentation LOU-COVID. If you were unable to attend either presentation, please click on the following links to access and view the presentations.
Sept 18, 2020 SPFA Lunch and Learn.mp4.
Sept 21, 2020 SPFA Lunch and Learn.mp4.
In response to the survey results, the SPFA Executive Council drafted an LOU that addresses the immediate needs of faculty in relation to the pandemic and presented it to Sask Polytech senior management for consideration.
The DRAFT LOU is meant to give guidance and provisions on Emergency Measures, Hours of Work, Academic Freedom and Intellectual Property, Professional Development, Access to Equipment and Premises, Student Evaluations, Faculty Performance, Health and Safety and Accommodations and Leaves. A copy of the DRAFT LOU is available on the website under RESOURCES->SURVEYS->COVID19->DRAFT LOU COVID.
Prior to the survey being completed and in response to the pandemic, the SPFA presented an LOU to Sask Polytech senior management regarding Copyright. Management has agreed to the LOU and it is available to view on the website under RESOURCES->SURVEYS->COVID19->Copyright LOU COVID.
The SPFA continues to engage management in discussions in an effort to better the workplace for its members during this challenging period. If you or a colleague have any questions or concerns, please contact an SPFA Representative at your earliest convenience and we will be happy to respond and assist.
SPFA Elected Representative Nominations
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 October 2020 08:00
Hi SPFA Members:
The following three Executive Council positions will be up for election at the November 5, 2020 virtual Annual General Meeting of the SPFA:
- President
- VP – Moose Jaw
- VP – Saskatoon
To comply with the SPFA constitution, Article V, Section 3, nominations for the above three positions must be received by 4:00 pm, October 6, 2020, 30 days prior to the AGM. Please see the following links for Nomination details:
President
https://spfa.ca/images/AGM/Nomination_Form_President-2020v2.pdf
Vice President
https://spfa.ca/images/AGM/Nomination_Form_Vice-President-2020v2.pdf
Once the nomination process has closed guidelines on how candidates can campaign, given the current Government of Saskatchewan Public Health Alert, will be provided.
Please also find attached a description of the positions.
Thanks,
Greg Gardiner
Secretary Treasurer