The Plymouth State University AAUP has a new analysis of PSU and USNH finances. On the bright side, the data indicate our financial position is more solid than it may have seemed. However, the report indicates investing in the classroom is a low priority for PSU. One of the benefits of belonging to the AAUP is… Continue reading AAUP financial analysis of PSU and USNH
The negotiating teams for the AAUP and administration (ANT) met on October 5 in front of many colleagues who had come to show their support for our proposals. The AAUP had submitted four counter-proposals and the ANT brought a counter-proposal to the table as well. Below is a description of the proposals that were discussed,… Continue reading Bargaining Recap for October 5
The AAUP and administration’s negotiating teams met on April 13. Because shared governance and workload are such critical issues to the faculty, the room was full-to-capacity with our colleagues. Below, is a summary of what we discussed, followed by our opening remarks regarding the importance of Shared Governance and Workload: Article: Union Rights Status We signed a tentative… Continue reading April 13 Bargaining Recap
Dear Colleagues, Those of you who are members of the AAUP likely received an email from Rudy Fichtenbaum, president of the national AAUP, strongly opposing Donald Trump’s ban on entry into the United States for people from certain Muslim-majority countries. In solidarity with the national organization, the PSU-AAUP affirms its strong support for our students,… Continue reading AAUP Stands Against the Ban
