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!
by Chris Reese | Mar 26, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
From Boston — Yesterday morning the NEA Council on Higher Ed (NCHE) passed the following resolution. Thanks to Jane Munley, Marc Kornfeld & others, & the officers of NCHE for their work & support. — Steve WHEREAS, Pennsylvania’s students...
by Chris Reese | Mar 25, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
If you are an habitual reader of this blog, you know that I have been involved with a group nationally working on issues that are our issues in Pennsylvania, but also common through the nation. On Monday we decided to call the group the Campaign for the Future of...
by Chris Reese | Mar 25, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – At least 15 busloads of students from Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities will descend on the Capitol Monday morning, as a rally to protest possible severe budget cuts to the institutions is being staged. “United We Stand, Underfunded We Fail,” is the...
