by ephyra | Aug 29, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
On Tuesday at its national convention, the Republican party adopted its official platform for higher education. The platform calls for a return to “basics” with a focus on programs that are directly tied to employment opportunities. The platform states that expanding...
by apscuftest | Aug 27, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
Since last week’s Inside Higher Ed article, there have been many questions raised about APSCUF’s knowledge and position on CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning; sounds like a green vegetable no one wants to eat). Hopefully, this posting will...
by apscuftest | Aug 24, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
The APSCUF and PASSHE negotiations teams met today, Thursday, August 23, at the Dixon Center in Harrisburg. Modest progress was made as PASSHE presented a wage proposal that was closer to the AFSCME pattern and APSCUF offered a health care proposal. However, the two...
by apscuftest | Aug 19, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
Harrisburg, Pa — APSCUF Vice President Ken Mash testified at a House State Government Committee hearing on Wednesday, August 15, against four pieces of legislation that would eliminate faculty sabbaticals, end tuition waivers for relatives of employees at PASSHE...
by ephyra | Aug 13, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
Today Inside Higher Ed released a report on Paul Ryan’s views on higher education. Ryan, if you haven’t heard, was picked Saturday by Mitt Romney to be his vice presidential candidate. The takeway from the article: Ryan is in favor of bringing back...
by apscuftest | Aug 9, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
In the past two “statements” from the faculty negotiations team to membership, we have referenced the state “pattern.” After multiple questions about what this is, we thought we’d put this primer out for your information. In June 2011, a week before the expiration of...
