Responsibilities
Terms of Reference
The Teaching, Learning and Academic Resources committee of University Council is responsible for:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Projects
Learning Charter and commitments:
- University of Saskatchewan Learning Charter
- Foundational document for Teaching & Learning
Wellness Strategy
Evaulation of Teaching
- Policy documents:
- Department Booklets:
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)
Members
Membership
- Eleven members of the General Academic Assembly
- at least five of whom will be members of Council, and among the members from the General Academic Assembly there will be some expertise in Indigenous teaching and learning. Normally one of the five members of Council will be appointed Chair of the Committee.
- One Sessional Lecturer*
- One graduate student appointed by the GSA
- One undergraduate student appointed by the USSU
- Vice-Provost, Students and Learning or designate
Ex Officio Member (non-voting)
- President
- Chair of Council
Resource Officers (non-voting)
- Resource Officers are to be identified at the end of each academic cycle for the following year (May committee meetings) by the Council Committee, and in consultation with the Governance Office.
Committee Coordination
- Governance Office
*If there is no immediate interest in the Sessional Lecturer position, it will remain vacant.
Meeting Schedule
2023-2024 Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held 2:30pm-4:30pm
- September 19, 2023
- October 17, 2023
- November 7, 2023
- December 5, 2023
- January 16, 2024
- February 13, 2024
- March 12, 2024
- April 9, 2024
- May 7, 2024
- June 11, 2024
2024-2025 Tentative Meeting Plan:
- Once per month typically on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-4:30pm
Resources
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