Do a good job of documenting research results and productivity. In many disciplines, graduate students are integral to a successful research effort. This can take the form of a booklet which describes all the general information and regulations pertaining to graduate students. This is particularly useful to new faculty. Being somewhat isolated in Saskatoon, sabbaticals provide an excellent opportunity to move to centres where cutting-edge work is being done.
Faculty typically return full of enthusiasm and excitement about their particular area of research.
It is important to deflect as much of this as possible from your faculty.