by Chris Reese | Apr 26, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Today activists from across the state traveled to Harrisburg to rally for education funding. The event, organized by the state NAACP and Keystone Progress, brought together public education advocates working to restore funding for K-12 and higher education in...
by Chris Reese | Apr 20, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Continuing the state budget fight, APSCUF President Steve Hicks yesterday provided testimony to the House Democratic Policy Committee, chaired by state Rep. Mike Sturla (Lancaster). Approximately a dozen House members, including state Rep. James Roebuck...
by Chris Reese | Apr 18, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
State System Chancellor John Cavanaugh spoke today to the Pennsylvania Press Club, a monthly luncheon series that features elected officials and other leaders discussing hot topics in national and state government. Since Gov. Corbett introduced his budget in March and...
by Chris Reese | Apr 18, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Some quick news this afternoon from the Legislative Assembly meeting this weekend: APSCUF delegates voted overwhelmingly to approve a resolution encouraging members to boycott Georgia-Pacific products, which include Dixie cups, Brawny paper towels, Angel Soft bath...
by Chris Reese | Apr 12, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Tomorrow is April 13. In a whole bunch of states (at last count, I think 10), faculty will be participating in “Take Class Action” day. We at APSCUF are participating, too. Your local campus may have put out some details; I know at some campuses, in...
by Chris Reese | Apr 12, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
With state budget talks ready to begin, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jake Corman, R-Centre, has his priorities set. His top goal, which he says is shared by many lawmakers in both parties, is restoring “all” of the $500 million-plus cut by Gov. Tom...
by Chris Reese | Apr 7, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Good morning and thank you for allowing me an opportunity to talk with you at a time when our system is under attack like never before. Our shared mission of ensuring educational opportunity to the children of all Pennsylvania families, regardless of their...
by Chris Reese | Apr 4, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
WEST CHESTER (April 1) — State Senator Andy Dinniman Friday joined West Chester University students, professors and fellow state lawmakers in voicing opposition to Governor Corbett’s proposed budget cuts to higher education. “Governor Corbett’s...
by Chris Reese | Mar 30, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Tom Corbett’s proposed 2011-12 budget, with its devastating cuts to education funding, shows an incredible lack of foresight into the best interests of Pennsylvania’s future and a shocking misplacement of priorities. Keep higher ed within working families’ reach by...
by Chris Reese | Mar 28, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
We’e compiled a collection of video’s from Monday’s rally at the Capitol. Check ’em out!
