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Senate Budget Would Have FAU, Other Universities, Dig Into Reserves

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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. February…

UFF Spring (Into Action) Rally!

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February 13, 2012. Happy Hour with your colleagues, All faculty welcome Immediately following University Faculty Senate: UFF Spring Rally Friday Feb. 17, 4:00 PM Lobby of the Living Room Theaters…

Philosophy Professor’s Lawsuit Against FAU Trustees, Arts and Letters Administrators Struck Down

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February 12, 2012. Philosophy professor’s accusations of abusive treatment and antisemitism rebuffed in court In November 2010 the UFF-FAU blog reported on a lawsuit brought by Department of Philosophy Professor…

Florida Ponders Need for Faculty Tenure

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February 6, 2012. After eliminating the tenure of K-12 teachers and aiming at state colleges, Florida legislators may now go after university faculty (February 6, 2012) By Scott Travis, Sun-Sentinel…

Important Announcement From the UFF-FAU Chapter President

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February 2, 2012. UFF-FAU announces new non-tenure track promotional structure approved by NTT faculty. Dear Faculty, The union is pleased to announce that a new non-tenure-track [NTT] promotional structure has…

House Higher Ed Plan Calls for Cuts, 8% Boost in Tuition

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January 26, 2012. The 2% increase in funding requires explanation Below is a succinct, informative summary of yesterday’s House Higher Ed Appropriations Committee meeting, where Chairman O’Toole offered her 2012-13…

UFF Position on Faculty Assignments and Overload Teaching

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January 20, 2012. Faculty cannot be forced to teach extra courses in a subsequent contract year unless employee and management agree to such. Every employee is given an annual assignment.…

Prez’s New Year Message

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January 12, 2012. Questioning FAU administrators’ abrupt decision to increase class sizes and cancel courses, Work on NTT promotional structure continues, Calling all potential bargainers! Join UFF to fight Tallahassee’s…

Post: Brogan Seeks to “Revamp” State University System

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December 13, 2011. Tuition costs will continue to rise, SUS Chancellor says By Kevin D. Thompson December 12, 2011 WEST PALM BEACH — In a rapidly changing economy, Florida must…

UFF Holiday Party

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December 9th 6:30 PM 4580 nw 26th Court Boca raton, fl 33434 (Where Good Tidings and Cheer Get Their Swerve On) For more information Contact Chris robÉ: president@uff-fau.org

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