By Karen E. Mosier - Reprinted with permission. Original printed in CARA Connection Newsletter Vol 4 Issue 5 Sept 2016 I have worked in research administration for 13 years. Time flies by quickly. I wish someone would have told me to think of the big picture when I started my first job and to keep my career path in mind… Continue reading
Happy 2019! I hope you had the most wonderful and joyous of holidays with family and friends. Looking back on 2018, it was a wonderfully busy year celebrating ASPA’s 40th anniversary of certification. Thank you to everyone who made the year a success and thank you to each of you who took the time to participate in the celebratory activities.… Continue reading
Written by Karen E. Mosier Carla Zorn has worked on campus in the College of Medicine Dean’s Office for 12 years. She has a secretarial certificate. Carla works with faculty in the College of Medicine regarding annual reviews, tenure & promotion, salary review, and to ensure these collegial processes occur in a timely manner and proceed to the Vice Provost… Continue reading
Written by Karen E. Mosier Curtis Larson has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Saskatchewan. He has worked on campus for just over 25 years. Curtis oversees the operations of the Health Science building because no one college owns the building. This coverage includes several colleges and schools including the College of Medicine, College of Nursing,… Continue reading
Written by Karen E. Mosier - Reprinted with permission - Originally printed in CARA Connection Newsletter Vol 4 Issue 1 Nov 2016 Appreciation is a fundamental human need. Employees flourish when their work is valued, their satisfaction and productivity rises and they are motivated to improve their good work. Appreciation can be shown to colleagues in many ways as outlined… Continue reading
Do you check your pay stubs each time you get paid? I am thinking that you might be among the majority if you do not. Members should be getting into the habit of checking their pay stubs with each pay period. Mistakes do happen and it is important for them to be caught early so as to not delay any… Continue reading
Written by Karen E. Mosier Nate McKenzie has a Diploma in Electric Systems Engineering Technology from Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formerly known as SIAST). He has worked on campus for 13 years. Nate leads the team that handles audio visual classroom support campus wide - to every building on campus except for Innovation Place. This involves coordinating phone calls, remote trouble shooting,… Continue reading
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Written by Karen E. Mosier Jennifer Lutzko has a certificate in Special Events Coordination Management from Lakeland College. She has worked at the University of Saskatchewan for 4 years and has over 21 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Her primary role is to work with both internal and external groups to provide guidance and act as the main point… Continue reading
Welcome Back! Welcome to a new academic term. As we settle into the routines of fall, we would like to welcome our newest ASPA members and welcome back our returning ones. I hope that you were able to enjoy some time away from work over the lovely summer months. The ASPA Executive team will be meeting monthly over the coming… Continue reading