November 23, 2010. "Right now, the Republican legislators have a 'veto proof’ majority ... They believe they have a voter mandate to do whatever they darn well please."
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Instructors and Other Non-Tenure-Track Faculty at FAU: Time for a Change
November 15, 2010. FAU's teaching mission is partly dependent on faculty members who receive limited pay and job security, Recent research suggests their compromised working conditions negatively impact student learning and retention
Tallahassee Democrat: Rescinding Faculty Layoffs Doesn’t Solve the Problem
November 12, 2010. "Every penny put into higher education is like feeding a piggy bank for the future."
UFF Win in FSU Layoff Case
November 9, 2010. Arbitrator's finding points to how Florida State administrators acted in "arbitrary and unreasonable" ways showing "blatant manipulation of the layoff units."
Chronicle: Arbitrator Orders Florida State U. to Rescind Layoffs of Tenured Faculty Members
November 8, 2010. A major victory for faculty rights and academic freedom, Decision applies only to 12 UFF members but FSU President Eric Barron "believes strongly that we should treat all tenured faculty uniformly."
NY Times: In Florida, a C.E.O. Prepared for Cuts
November 5, 2010. "His former colleagues say he was particularly successful in two areas: negotiating deals, and imposing more financial discipline (“accountability” is one of his favorite words)."
Calculating Market Equity Raises
November 5, 2010. Where to find criteria for fairly and accurately determining faculty raises
Money Apportioned to FAU Colleges for Raises
November 4, 2010. Figures provide guidance to committees determining raises for in-unit colleagues
Florida Education Association Post-Election Statement
November 3, 2010. "Even Jeb Bush would agree" with FEA's approach, to "spend money supporting candidates that back public schools, the teaching profession and the rights of workers in our public schools."
Lawsuit Alleges Administrators Violated State RICO Law
November 3, 2010. FAU's recent past remains a cause for continued concern and potential controversy.