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...
