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Open Session with Co-Presidents Tomorrow
Faculty and staff are invited to attend an open session with Co-Presidents Dr. MacLaren and Dr. MacDonald on Tuesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. in Cox, room 31. Topics to be discussed include governance and other campus initiatives. Tracy Crowell, Chief Transformational Director for the Governance Project, will also be on hand to answer questions. Specific questions or concerns can be forwarded in advance to Theresa Blois at tblois@nsac.ca or 893-6720.
We look forward to seeing you there and answering any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Leslie MacLaren, Co-President, Vice President Academic
Bernie MacDonald, Co-President, Vice President Administration
Budget 2010
As you are aware, the Minister of Finance introduced the 2010/11 budget in the Legislature on Tuesday, April 6 and an e-mail was distributed to campus on behalf of Paul LaFleche on the effects of this budget on the Department of Agriculture.
While we continue to work to transition our governance structure in an effort to achieve more institutional autonomy and academic freedom, NSAC still remains within the Department of Agriculture at this time. As such, we are part of the budget process and affected by its constraints.
The 1 per cent budget target adjustment represents a reduction of $188,000 for NSAC which will be achieved through a combination of anticipated increased revenues and planned expenditure cuts as determined through the NSAC budgetary process.
For clarification, the changes announced to the Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) applies to all NSAC civil service employees.
For more information or clarification, please contact Tricia Lake at 902-893-6034.
Year End Dates
Purchase Card/Fleet Card Holder;
In order to have your transactions booked in the proper period, financial services will need to receive your completed procurement logs by the following dates:
Log for March 15 - Received in Financial Services by April 13/2010
Log for April 15 - Received in Financial Services by April 21/2010
If you have any questions please contact Financial Services at 4407
Thank you for your help with this year end deadline!
Sustainable Procurement Training
Nova Scotia is the first province in Canada to adopt a Sustainable Procurement Policy. But what is sustainable procurement?
“It means taking responsibility for the long-term impacts of our purchasing and consumption decisions. We need to take a holistic approach by considering the environmental, economic, and societal impact of the purchases we make. Ultimately, we want our purchases of goods, services and construction to be better for our environment, our economy, and our communities.” Procurement Services
As part of the roll out of this Sustainable Procurement Policy, training opportunities are being developed to educate users on the new policy and how it will support purchasing decisions.
- An online introductory course consisting of three interactive and informative modules is available at no cost to users. This course is mandatory for all employees who make purchases on behalf of the province. Registration online is limited to those with a government issued email address, and as such, NSAC employees must contact Lisa MacDonald in Procurement Services at 424-6571 to register.
The campus community will be informed as more training opportunities become available. For more information on the new Sustainable Procurement Policy, please visit the Sustainable Procurement website or contact Jenna Forsyth at jforsyth@nsac.ca or 893-6721.
'Supporting International Diversity on Campus' Seminar
NSAC International is co-sponsoring a seminar titled 'Supporting International Diversity on Campus'. It will be held Wednesday, April 14 from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall.
Click here for the poster
Chartwells Update
Cox’s Cupboard will be closing on Thursday, April 15 and reopening for the week of May 3. Jenkins Marketplace will be serving our last meal at supper on Tuesday, April 20 and reopening on Sunday, May 2 at supper for the week as our conference season begins. Catering services are available as always. Please remember to give at least 48 hours notice for any catered coffee breaks and 3 days notice for luncheon deliveries.
If any offices have any equipment that belongs to us that you would like picked up please give us a call at 897-1952 to arrange clean up.
We wish all our customers a wonderful, safe and happy summer!
Recruitment Update
- Thanks to Dara Pelkey-Field for taking NSAC DEM-Equine promotional materials to a meeting of NSEF coaches on the weekend.
- Monica hosted a group of students attending a CE Tractor Safety Course on-campus on Saturday.
- Brian attended a welcome reception at Pier 21 last night for a delegation of high school principals from India who are in the province on a university tour co-ordinated by EduNova. Tomorrow we have the privilege to host this delegation here at NSAC.
- Thanks to Bryce Drummond, class of '09, for judging at the PEI Provincial Science Fair last week and selecting projects for the NSAC prizes.
- Ashley and Brian are preparing for this weekend's participation at the provincial IB conference in Bridgewater and the PEI Garden Show.
Family Farm Campaign
Given the state of family farming in Nova Scotia and the need to establish a sustainable, safe and stable local supply of agriculture products, it seems appropriate to create an awareness of this in the public sphere.
Hundreds of organizations around the world are trying to get the UN to declare an International Year of Family Farming. Family Farming Campaign is looking for Nova Scotia support.
For more information on this movement, please visit familyfarmingcampaign.net
Leadership Banquet
University Leadership Award for a Club or Organization
The award recognizes a student for their commitment, time, energy and resources to making a difference and volunteering through the organization and development of a student club or organization. Connie McLellan, Students’ Union VP Student Affairs, is shown presenting Meghan Summers with this award.
Meghan is a fourth year Environmental Horticulture student who started up the NSAC Outdoor Adventure Club, was a lead on the Campus Sustainability Initiative (CSI) and helped create the Community Garden. Meghan was also the event co-ordinator for the Energy Awareness Week that took place in early March.
Earlier this year Meghan was nominated by Development & External Relations for the Special Recognition Award through The Village of Bible Hill for all of the volunteer work she does at NSAC. We are proud to say that Meghan was selected as this year's recipient.
Congratulations Meghan!
Photo of the Day
Some of the hands of the first students to receive the official NSAC ring. Photo taken at the Last Class BBQ on Friday, April 9, 2010.
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