Chaired by the Dean, CGPS the 104 member council includes representation of graduate programming and postdoctoral training from across the academy. Members include:

  • Graduate Chairs from every department offering a graduate program
  • Associate Deans representing graduate studies in every college/school
  • Elected GSA and SPS representatives
  • Student representatives from the graduate student body at large
  • Elected council members
  • Delegates of the OVPR, Library, OVPIE
  • Chairs from each of CGPS Council's standing committees
  • Non-voting staff members 

Meetings

CGPS Graduate Faculty Council typically meets monthly during the academic year except in February. The Chair can call a meeting during a month when a meeting is not normally scheduled. Meetings are open to all and will typically be from 3-4:30 pm. Outlook calendar invites are sent to all members.

  • Oct 10  ARTS 146 Agenda
  • Nov 28 THORV 159
  • Jan 23  THORV 159
  • Mar 27  THORV 159
  • Spring Convo Meeting - date TBD
  • May 22 - location TBD

Standing Committees

Executive

Chair: Dr. Debby Burshtyn

Responsible for coordinating activities of the standing committees of the council and provides advice to CGPS leadership on strategic areas aligned to institutional priorities.

Nominations

Chair: Dr. Laureen McIntyre

Primarily responsible for developing and preparing the annual slate of committee membership.

Awards

Chair: Dr. Geraldine Balzer

Responsible for policy and procedure development for centrally funded graduate awards and leads adjudication processes.

Academic Affairs

Chair: Dr. Debby Burshtyn

Review and develop policy changes relevant to graduate studies and act on arising academic grievances by individual students or departments.

Graduate Programs

Chair: Dr. Mark Eramian

Facilitates and supports the development, change management and approvals for graduate programs and courses from across the academy.

Postdoc Advisory

Chair: Dr. Paul Jones

Strategically plans and advises on policy development provides oversight for monitoring career development and conflict resolution, and assists in advocating for the enhancement of funding opportunities for USask’s postdoctoral scholars.

Inter-Disciplinary

Chair: Dr. Steven Rayan

Responsible for CGPS’ individualized interdisciplinary studies graduate program and works to promote and foster interdisciplinarity across campus.