APSA usually receives a Personnel Requisition Form from SFU HR, which gives us a general update on our members' records. For new members, we typically receive a "New to SFU," "New to HR," or "Academic Group." This does not show any CUPE to APSA members. I would figure this out in the previous software after uploading records marked "Promotion" or "Transfer." The list would show which emails were not on the list already. I can't do that with this new system.
Negotiations
Joint University/Association Committee: JUAC has been meeting monthly to discuss and attempt to resolve matters of mutual concern as may arise. These matters may include updates to legislation, flexible working conditions, and other issues that can affect APSA members’ terms and conditions of employment and work-life at SFU. This committee has updated several policies, which both APSA and SFU have ratified.
A huge thank you to Allyson Biro, who’s served as APSA’s Trustee for the last four years. As she is leaving SFU this year, we are looking for a new Pension Trustee.
It's January and the start of a new year! Here's a quick list of benefits that reset each calendar year.
1. Vacation time AD 10.8
You now have access to your yearly vacation allotment. Here's a table below for reference.
Number of Calendar Years of Employment
Length of Vacation Entitlement
SFU’s Finances and International Student Enrolments
January 8, 2026
January Update
Vivian Chu
Executive Assistant (Confidential Administrative Professional III)
Promotion
Office of the Dean
Faculty of Science
Carolina Costa Sato
Manager
New to SFU
Immigration Services
International Services for Students (ISS)
Hello, fellow APSA members!
I wanted to introduce myself to you as the incoming President of the APSA Board of Directors.