Thank you to the eight (8) nominees that let their names stand in the election this year. With 499 members voting, which is 29.5% of the membership, we have our seven (7) new executives!
Welcome to the New 2026-2027 ASPA Executives
Category: ASPA Updates
Member Services Update: April 2026
Spring has (hopefully) sprung by the time you’re reading this, and with it comes a noticeable shift in the rhythm of the university. As a large portion of the student population heads off until the fall, campus activity changes. While faculty presence is reduced, many of us remain, recognizing as well that this is a popular period for members to take vacation.
The work of ASPA continues, however, as a new Executive prepares to take on leadership of the association, and I look forward to working closely with them.
Continue reading “Member Services Update: April 2026”2026 ASPA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE OF MEETING
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (ASPA)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday, April 20, 2026
Arts and Sciences, Neatby-Timlin Theatre 241
1:30 pm (Call to order)
Please note: Zoom polls may be used during the meeting. Some devices may need to be updated to view polls.
Click the links below to access documents related to the Annual General Meeting.
Tuition Reimbursement Fund
It is that time of year again! Immediate family of ASPA members who are registered students at the University of Saskatchewan can apply for consideration under the Tuition Reimbursement Fund (TRF). See the following for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
Continue reading “Tuition Reimbursement Fund”Save the Date: 2026 AGM
ASPA Executive Nominations Call 2026
The 2026 ASPA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held mid-April with the date and place TBD. At the AGM, six (6) ASPA Executive positions will need to be filled by election or acclamation. If you have preference on length of term, please indicate that in your submission.
Continue reading “ASPA Executive Nominations Call 2026”ASPA Member Services Officer Update: January 2026
The past six months have gone by quickly since I joined the ASPA team, and the experience has been both energizing and meaningful. Supporting members through difficult situations has shown me, time and again, the resilience, commitment, and strength that define our community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to do this work and have genuinely enjoyed my time so far.
Common Grounds Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Common Grounds coffee gathering of the year. This event served as a pilot to gauge member interest—and we’re thrilled that the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!
We welcomed 29 members to Louis’ Loft during the morning session, who stayed to connect and engage with one another while enjoying a beverage and pastry. Another 28 members joined us for the afternoon session, with many taking the opportunity to ask insightful questions of our Member Services Officer (Shayne Meggs).
“I really appreciate this opportunity to engage with ASPA in person and get some quick answers to my professional development questions on the spot,” said one ASPA member. “I also enjoyed making a new acquaintance from another unit, whom I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. Thank you, ASPA, for putting this on.”
Based on this encouraging response, we are planning to host another Common Grounds event in November. Stay tuned for more information and help us spread the word by sharing with your fellow ASPA members.
On behalf of the Engagment Committee
Upcoming Event: Common Grounds 2025
Hello ASPA Members,
Do you like to stay engaged with the union, want to connect with colleagues, or maybe you have a few questions for our Member Services Officer. Please join us for the first Common Grounds event!
This will be held at Louis’ Loft from 10am-11am and again from 2pm-3pm. This is a come and go as you please event.
We will be providing you with coffee, tea, or non-caffeinated beverages listed below. All milk, non-dairy milks, and sweetener options are available for you to decide. We will also be providing a cookie or pastry.
- Regular & Decafe coffee
- Lattes
- Matcha Latte
- Italian Sodas
Please register on Eventbrite to help us prepare for numbers, and please come join us for this coffee break!
Scoops of Solidarity Update
In August, ASPA’s Engagement Committee proudly delivered “Scoops of Solidarity” to members across the Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Regina campuses, as well as the Calgary Hub.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers, we were able to scoop ice cream to more than 500 ASPA members. We hope you had an opportunity to enjoy a refreshing treat and connect with fellow colleagues during this summer initiative.
If you missed out, don’t worry—our upcoming Common Grounds event offers another great chance to engage and build community. We also have an upcoming Lunch and Learn where you can learn more about ASPA and connect with other union members.
Sent on behalf of the Engagement Committee