With a proud tradition and history dating back 105 years, Huskie Athletics has long been recognized as one of the most successful programs in Canadian Interuniversity Sport, playing an integral role in enhancing the reputation and culture of the university. Beginning in November 2016, Huskie Athletics will be advised and guided by a new Board of Trustees.
By moving to a university-wide level, Huskies Athletics will be further mandated to provide an elite student-athlete experience within a unique, ever-changing environment that fosters athletic and academic excellence.
The first iteration of the board will include the following community members: Diane Jones Konihowski, Tom Anselmi, David Sutherland, Shelley Brown, David Dubé and Ken Juba. The U of S representatives are: Patti McDougall, vice-provost, teaching and learning, Greg Fowler, vice-president finance and resources, Debra Pozega Osburn, vice-president university relations, Chad London, dean of the College of Kinesiology, and Peta Bonham-Smith, interim dean of the College of Arts and Science.
Vision
Huskie Athletics provides a high performance student-athlete experience within a unique and innovative academic and athletic environment that fosters excellence. We will be the top university athletics program in Canada, on the field and in the classroom.
Values
Huskie Athletics is committed to ensuring gender equity across its activities and aligning with the university's mission, vision ad values by promoting:
- Excellence
- Commitment to community
- Diversity
- Equality
- Human dignity
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Ethical behaviour
- Fairness
Highlights of Responsibilities
- To recommend appointment of a chief athletics officer to the president and dean of kinesiology
- To advise the president about Huskie Athletics
- To assist in identifying and generating revenue to support student-athlete scholarships, and athletic programs and facilities
- To facilitate and assist in developing and growing a strong Huskie Athletics alumni and fan community
Board of Trustees - Terms of Reference
University of Saskatchewan Members |
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Peta Bonham-Smith Interim Dean College of Arts & Science |
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Patti McDougall Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning |
Debra Pozega Osburn Vice-President University Relations |
Community Members |
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Tom Anselmi |
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David Sutherland |
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