February 6, 2012. After eliminating the tenure of K-12 teachers and aiming at state colleges, Florida legislators may now go after university faculty
Tag: <span>higher education</span>
07.102011October 9, 2011
“The Classroom is Not a Marketplace”: Rebuking Rick Perry’s Prescription for Higher Ed
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags corporate university, education reform, faculty union, Florida, Frank Brogan, higher education, Rick Perry, Rick Scott, tenure, United Faculty of Florida
October 8, 2011. July report by U of Texas faculty levels stern critique of Governor's attempted higher ed "reforms"
14.092011September 1, 2012
Chronicle: Florida May be Next Battleground Over Faculty Productivity
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags Budget, corporate university, education reform, faculty, faculty union, Florida, Florida Education Association, Frank Brogan, higher education, Jeb Bush, Rick Scott, teacher accountability, teacher tenure, tenure
September 14, 2011. United Faculty of Florida readies "to fight the changes in how [professors and higher ed professionals will be] expected to do their jobs," Frank Brogan continues to trumpet his support for plan
26.082011August 28, 2011
Support Emerges For Higher Education Overhaul
August 26, 2011. Frank Brogan embraces Bush/Scott reform agenda
26.122010December 26, 2010
FAU Chief Financial Officer Dismissive of Call for Accountability
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags Administration, administrative accountability, faculty, faculty salaries, faculty unions, FAU, higher education
December 26, 2010. Says Payroll "not required" to promptly address mistakes in faculty salaries
06.122010December 11, 2010
Red Sky in Morning …
By jamestrcyIn Home, Message from the PresidentTags education reform, faculty unions, Florida budget, Florida legislature, higher education, John Thrasher, Michell Rhee, Rick Scott, teacher accountability, teacher union contract
December 6, 2010. The fall semester has been positive for FAU in many ways, but stormy weather lies ahead
04.122010December 5, 2010
Governor-elect Scott Names Michelle Rhee to Education Reform Team
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags anti-union, corporate university, education reform, Florida, higher education, Michelle Rhee, Rick Scott, school vouchers, teacher accountability, teacher union contract, tenure
December 4, 2010. Controversial Washington DC Schools chancellor sacked teachers and battled unions before resigning under fire, Proponents of privatized higher-ed and school vouchers also appointed
04.102010October 1, 2010
Welcome, President Mary Jane Saunders
October 4, 2010. New leadership opens possibilities for strengthening ties between FAU faculty and administration.
12.082010August 12, 2010
WE DID IT!!! WE WON!!! A Major Victory for Educators, Students, Parents, and Our Nation!!!
August 12, 2010. NEA's "Speak Up for Education & Kids" campaign propels Education Jobs bill through House.
03.052010May 2, 2010
Some Worthwhile Questions Concerning the FAU Budget
By jamestrcyIn HomeTags Administration, corporate university, faculty, faculty salaries, faculty union, FAU, higher education
May 3, 2010. FAU administrators' concerns over budget contradicted by recent extravagances, Raises for designated few as faculty salaries reach new lows.