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.

2026-27

  • Oct 1 W.P. Thompson 106 (BIOL) 
  • Fall Convocation e-vote (for approval)
  • Dec 3 W.P. Thompson 106 (BIOL) 
  • Feb 4 Health Science 1130
  • April 1 W.P. Thompson 106 (BIOL) 
  • May 6 W.P. Thompson 130/131 (BIOL) 
  • Spring Convocation e-vote (for approval) 

Grad Chair Forums

  • Nov 5
  • Mar 4
  • Jun 3

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.

2026 2027
Sept 23 Jan 27
Oct 28 Mar 24
Nov 25 Apr 28
May 26

Nominations

Chair: Dr. Laureen McIntyre

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

Awards

Chair: Dr. George Katselis

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

2026 2027
TBD TBD

* Adjudication sub-committee meetings are set up as needed throughout the academic year.

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.

2026 2027
Sept 16 Jan 20
Oct 21 Mar 17
Nov 18 Apr 14
May 19

Graduate Programs

Chair: Dr. Laureen McIntyre

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

2025 2026
Sept 21 Jan 4
Oct 5, 19 Feb 1
Nov 2, 16 Mar 1
Dec 7, 21 Apr 5
May 3
Jun 7

Postdoc Advisory

Chair: Dr. Steve Milosavljevic

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.

2026 2027
TBD TBD

Inter-Disciplinary

Chair: Dr. Monica Sârghie

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

2026 2027
TBD TBD