by Chris Reese | Oct 7, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) held its quarterly Board of Governors meeting Oct. 5-6 at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg. At the top of Thursday’s agenda was a vote on PASSHE’s appropriation request for fiscal year 2012-13. PASSHE...
by Chris Reese | Sep 29, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
In another indicator of the quality of education we provide, half of our universities achieved a ranking as a top-tier regional university in the North. Earlier this month U.S. News released its 2012 edition of Best Colleges, which includes rankings and data of more...
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...