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, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate
Affiliated and federated colleges:
-
Briercrest College and Seminary, located in Caronport, Saskatchewan
- Horizon
College & Seminary (formerly Central Pentecostal College), located in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan
- Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies & Applied Research,
located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- St. Peter's College, located in
Muenster, Saskatchewan
- St. Thomas More College (Catholic), located on the
University of Saskatchewan Campus
- Saskatoon Theological Union (STU) made up
of: College of Emmanuel and St. Chad (Anglican), Lutheran Theological Seminary,
and St. Andrew s College (United), all located on the University of
Saskatchewan campus
Arts and science courses can be completed in
Caronport, Melfort, North Battleford, Yorkton, Prince Albert, Kindersley, La
Ronge and Muenster. Students also have the option of independent studies, mixed
mode classes (tutor and audio teleconferencing), online classes and televised
classes, which are available at up to 55 sites. Off-campus courses are generally
limited to 100-level (first year) courses, as well as a selection of 200-level
(second year) courses.
Leadership and Governance
The
university is governed by three bodies:
- The Board of Governors, consisting
of 11 members and currently chaired by Art Dumont, oversees all financial and
major governance matters.
- The Senate, with about 100 members, provides a
link with the public and professionals across Saskatchewan.
- The University
Council governs academic affairs.
The General Academic Assembly, made up
of faculty members and a number of elected students, acts as an advisory body.
The senior administration of the university includes President Peter MacKinnon,
University Secretary Lea Pennock, and four vice-presidents: Provost and
Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn, Vice President of Finance and Resources
Richard Florizone, Acting Vice-President of Research Karen Chad and
Vice-President of University Advancement Heather Magatioux. Vera Pezer is the
current chancellor of the university.
Celebrated History
The
University of Saskatchewan was established in 1907 and celebrated its centennial
in 2007. The first classes began in 1909 with a registration of 70 students.
These classes were held in the Drinkle Building in downtown Saskatoon.
On October 12, 1912, the first building on campus, the College Building,
was opened for student admissions. It was declared a provincial heritage
building in 1982, a federal heritage building in 2000 and became a national
historic site in 2009. |
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