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ASPA Annual General Meeting Summary
Written by Yolanda Palmer-Clarke The annual general meeting for the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA) was held April 30, 2019 in ARTS 241 with 184 members in attendance. Members voted to fill vacant positions on the executive from a…
Read MoreCall for nominations – ASPA Executive
Effective April of 2019, six (6) ASPA Executive positions will need to be filled. We are now actively seeking ASPA members who want to join the ASPA Executive. Would you like to meet new people and learn more about what…
Read MoreASPA Tuition Reimbursement Fund application now available
The application form for the 2018-2019 ASPA Tuition Reimbursement Fund is now available online at: paws.usask.ca/go/awards. Students can apply online through their PAWS account as follows: 1) Log into the Scholarships and Bursaries channel in PAWS (paws.usask.ca/go/awards) 2) Click on the green “Apply for awards” button…
Read MoreSocial Media Survey Results
Written by John Costa on behalf of the Research Committee Last January, ASPA members responded to ASPA’s 1 Minute survey on social media. Over 320 ASPA members participated with the vast majority of reporting overwhelming support for the current method…
Read MorePotential CUPE 1975 Job Action – FAQ’s
As you are probably aware, CUPE 1975 took a strike vote at the end of September and the members provided the CUPE 1975 bargaining team with a strike mandate. As an ASPA member you might be wondering what this means…
Read MoreOctober 23 Slide Show
Click HERE to view the slide show from the October 23rd Anniversary Event.
Read MoreCensus Highlights
Written by John Costa, ASPA Research Committee Member The recent census provided some insights into the composition of our membership. Of the 637 census respondents, 66% report being alumni of the University of Saskatchewan. The majority of those (83%) have…
Read MoreCelebrate Good Times – ASPA 40th Anniversary
“CEEEEE-LE-BRAAATION” Calling all ASPA members – YOU ARE INVITED! The ASPA 40th Anniversary Committee is hosting the last anniversary events this October and we are posting notice for you to SAVE THE DATE. Tuesday October 23: ASPA 40th Anniversary Final…
Read MoreASPA 2018 Census Summary – APDA
The ASPA Census 2018 questionnaire included questions about the utilization of the Accountable Professional Development Account (APDA), alternatively referred to as Accountable Professional Expense Fund (APEF). A brief reminder: each year, on May 1, the employer provides a certain amount…
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