by CCFT | Sep 18, 2015 | Contract Development, Negotiations, Part-timers, sept. 2015 faculty voice
Sadie Reynolds Part-Time Committee Meetings: Fall 2015 Please Join Us the Third Wednesday of Each Month at the Farm: 3-4:30pm. Your Part-Time Committee will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 3pm at the Farm Bakery and Café (Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18). We...
by CCFT | May 6, 2015 | Budget, Contract Development, Faculty Voice, May 2015 Faculty Voice, Negotiations, Part-timers, Repeatability, Uncategorized
By Maya Bendotoff, CCFT Executive Director As the 2014-15 year winds to a close, much looms on the horizon. Here is a brief snapshot of some of the issues we’ve been working on. Compensation Regarding negotiations for compensation (salary and benefits) for 2015-16,...
by CCFT | May 6, 2015 | May 2015 Faculty Voice, Part-timers
by Sadie Reynolds Adjuncts: Did you know that you may qualify for unemployment benefits over winter break? Because our work is contingent on enrollments and departmental need we are legally temporary, part-time workers. While you have the option of applying for...
by CCFT | Mar 26, 2015 | March 2015 Faculty Voice, Part-timers
by Sadie Reynolds On February 25th faculty and students across the nation raised awareness about the issue of contingent labor in higher education as part of “National Adjunct Walkout Day.” The event was a resounding success, with faculty at colleges and universities...
by CCFT | Feb 28, 2015 | Faculty Voice, Feb. 2015 Faculty Voice, Part-timers
by Katie Woolsey As most of us are aware, an increasing proportion of higher educational instruction in the United States is performed by adjunct, part-time, and non-contract faculty. In response to this reality, a movement is rising which aims to raise awareness...
by CCFT | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec. 2014 Faculty Voice, Faculty Voice, Part-timers, Uncategorized
Adjunct faculty members without sufficient earnings from other employment may be eligible for unemployment insurance over winter break. “Underemployed” adjuncts may be able to receive reduced benefits. To maximize benefits, adjuncts should apply as soon as possible...
