March 16, 2012
Author: jamestrcy (James Tracy)
Legislative Update From Tallahassee
March 2, 2012. Proposed $300 million one-time cut for SUS, Door open on tuition increases
Lawsuit Update: Pension Case Ruling Set for February 24, 2012
February 19, 2012. Decision to be issued on FEA case against Florida's changed pension laws
Senate Budget Would Have FAU, Other Universities, Dig Into Reserves
February 17, 2012. "The almost $1 billion these universities have in reserves is equal to the working capital reserves of the state of Florida," Budget Chairman J.D. Alexander says.
UFF Spring (Into Action) Rally!
February 13, 2012. Happy Hour with your colleagues, All faculty welcome
Philosophy Professor’s Lawsuit Against FAU Trustees, Arts and Letters Administrators Struck Down
February 12, 2012. Philosophy professor's accusations of abusive treatment and antisemitism rebuffed in court
Florida Ponders Need for Faculty Tenure
February 6, 2012. After eliminating the tenure of K-12 teachers and aiming at state colleges, Florida legislators may now go after university faculty
Important Announcement From the UFF-FAU Chapter President
February 2, 2012. UFF-FAU announces new non-tenure track promotional structure approved by NTT faculty.
House Higher Ed Plan Calls for Cuts, 8% Boost in Tuition
January 26, 2012. The 2% increase in funding requires explanation
UFF Position on Faculty Assignments and Overload Teaching
January 20, 2012. Faculty cannot be forced to teach extra courses in a subsequent contract year unless employee and management agree to such.