by Chris Reese | Sep 24, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
As on 7 a.m. Friday, the faculty of the Cincinnati State AAUP chapter are on strike. The major issue of contention is the administration’s proposal to increase the faculty’s workload to 37 hours a semester – 20 percent more than the teaching loads for professors at...
by Chris Reese | Sep 21, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
The third Legislative Assembly of 2011 will be held at the Holiday Inn East in Harrisburg, Pa., beginning Thursday, Sept. 22. Here are just a few of the things delegates will be able to do at Legislative Assembly: Visit the state APSCUF office in downtown Harrisburg...
by Chris Reese | Sep 19, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
The professors and coaches of APSCUF know that their fellow members are not just dedicated to their professional organization. APSCUF members are equally dedicated to their universities, their students and their communities. That’s why it’s no surprise when East...
by Chris Reese | Sep 14, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
That’s the question up for debate this fall as the state Senate holds hearings on the impact of the current budget on the state-related universities. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Penn State president Graham Spanier warned lawmakers that additional cuts would necessitate...
by Chris Reese | Sep 9, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Even though professors at Central Michigan University have returned to their classrooms to await a fact finding report, some are still on the picket lines exercising their First Amendment rights and protesting their lack of a contract. Higher education professionals...
by Chris Reese | Sep 6, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Each year APSCUF awards a $3,000 scholarship to a student at one of the 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). In addition to being enrolled at a PASSHE school, applicants must be a family member of an APSCUF member. Each...
by Chris Reese | Aug 29, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
You may have heard that the state House recently discussed “right to work” legislation. Here’s a report on what’s happening in Pennsylvania and in other states, from APSCUF assistant director of governmental relations Lauren Gutshall. Earlier this month, the state...
by Chris Reese | Aug 25, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
The Central Michigan University Faculty Association held a day-long work stoppage on Monday, the first day of fall classes. Students joined with faculty on the picket lines to encourage administration representatives to return to the negotiations table. A judge issued...
by Chris Reese | Aug 16, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Your legislative preview for the upcoming fall session comes from Laura Saccente, APSCUF’s director of governmental affairs. Take it away Laura! What’s on the agenda for the fall legislative session in Harrisburg? It’s anybody’s guess which bills will make it through...
by Chris Reese | Aug 2, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Today’s guest blogger is Brad Wilson, professor at Slippery Rock University and chair of the CAP Committee since January. We welcome your thoughts and feedback in the comments section. Please visit the APSCUF/CAP page for more information about what the...
