Terms of Reference

The Teaching, Learning and Academic Resources committee of University Council is responsible for:

1. Commissioning, receiving and reviewing scholarship and reports related to teaching, learning and academic resources, with a view to supporting the delivery of academic programs and services at the University of Saskatchewan.
   
   
2. Making recommendations to Council and the planning and priorities committee on policies, activities and priorities to enhance the effectiveness, evaluation and scholarship of teaching, learning and academic resources at the University of Saskatchewan.
   
   
3. Promoting student, instructor and institutional commitments and responsibilities, as set out in the University of Saskatchewan Learning Charter and as reflected in the priority areas of the University of Saskatchewan integrated plans.
   
   
4. Designating individuals to act as representatives of the committee on any other bodies, when requested, where such representation is deemed by the committee to be beneficial.
   
   
5. The committee will carry out all of the above in the spirit and philosophy of equitable participation and an appreciation of the contributions of all people. As one of the university’s priority areas is Indigenization, this includes rigorous and supportive programs for Indigenous student success, engagement with Indigenous communities, and the creation of learning outcomes tied to Indigenous content and experiences grounded in Indigenous world views. In this context, Indigenous refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people of Canada. In addition, the prioritization of internationalization calls the committee to a focus on intercultural and international engagement among students, educators, and staff.

Reports to Council

2018-2019

October 25, 2018
Request for Decision: Approval of the Learning Charter

September 20, 2018
Notice of Motion: Approval of the Learning Charter

2017-18

June 2018
Report for Information: Annual Report of the Teaching, Learning and Academic Resources Committee for 2017-18
Request for Decision: Student Experience of Teaching and Learning Instrument
Student Experience of Teaching and Learning Instrument

2016-17

Environmental Scan - Indigenous Teaching and Learning Experiences
Annual Report of the Teaching, Learning and Academic Resources Committee
Definition of "Indigenizing"
Learning Charter Update

2015-16

Annual Report to Council for 2015/16
Inclusion of Indigenous knowledges in all degree programs at the University of Saskatchewan

2014-15

Language for Acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples and Lands
TLARC Year-end Report
Report from TLARC Working Groups
TLARC response to Planning and Priorities Committee regarding TransformUS reports:  request   response  table of results

2013-14

TLCC Annual Report 2013-14
Experiential Learning Concept Paper Item for information February 2014
Academic Advising Charter Item for information November 2013

2012-13

TLCC Annual Report 2012-13

Committee Projects and Initiatives

Learning Charter and commitments:

• University of Saskatchewan Learning Charter
• Foundational document for Teaching & Learning

Wellness Strategy

• Wellness Strategy Report

Evaulation of Teaching

• Policy documents:
  • Council report 2006 approving evaluation of teaching
  • Student Evaluation of Teaching
  • Peer Evaluation of Teaching
  • Principles for Evaluation of Teaching PART ONE: Final Report
  • Principles for Evaluation of Teaching PART TWO: Appendices and References
• Department Booklets:
  • Principles of Evaluation of Teaching (2002) (pdf)
    Framework for Peer Evaluation of Teaching (2003) (pdf)
    Framework for Student Evaluation of Teaching (2004) (pdf)

SEEQ Implementation (Institutional Planning & Assessment Website)

Policies and guidelines

• Towards the Digital University:a brief introduction to E-Texts and Open Access (Report of the E-Text Subcommittee, Academic Support Committee June 2010)
• Guidelines for Faculty and Staff using Internet Social Networking in an Academic Context at the University of Saskatchewan (May, 2009)
• Policy on Use of Materials Protected by Copyright (November, 2009)

Membership 2022-2023

Please click here to view our current committee membership listing, then scroll down and choose the 'Current Committee Membership' button.

2022-2023 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held 2:30pm-4:30pm

• September 13, 2022
• October 11, 2022
• November 15, 2022
• December 6, 2022
• January 17, 2023
• February 28, 2023
• March 21, 2023
• April 11, 2023
• May 16, 2023
• June 13, 2023

• Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)
• Student Learning Services
• Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
• University Library
• Distance Education
• Continuing Education
• Media Production