PSC Statement on Albany's "Framework" Agreement on CUNY and SUNY
The following is a statement made by Barbara Bowen, President of the PSC. New York, June 21, 2011 — While all the details of Albany’s emerging “framework” for funding CUNY and SUNY are not yet available, we commend the legislative leaders and the governor for recognizing the need to stabilize…
This Week in the PSC (06.21.11): In defense of shared governance
“Like” Facebook.com/PSC.CUNY and follow PSC_CUNY on Twitter In defense of shared governance Last Thursday, the PSC Delegate Assembly passed a resolution urging the CUNY Board of Trustees to reject the proposed “Resolution on Creating an Efficient Transfer System,” a measure that would threaten academic quality at CUNY by overhauling the…
This Week in the PSC (6.6.11): Keep the Pressure on the City Council
“Like” Facebook.com/PSC.CUNY and follow PSC_CUNY on Twitter Keep the pressure on; City budget for CUNY not yet decided Mayor Bloomberg has called for punishing cuts to CUNY—on top of the State budget cuts already hurting the colleges. PSC members and leaders are pressing the City Council, which has restored CUNY…
Save our schools! Make a call to stop Albany’s tax cap disaster!
The New York Times called Albany’s property tax cap plan a "cheap political tool...that will only further devastate communities." Despite the Times’ editorial and dire warnings from teachers, parents and school districts across the state, the Assembly has introduced a tax cap bill similar to flawed legislation that was passed…
Rally for CUNY with Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez—City Hall Steps Friday, June 3
Rodriquez speaking on City Hall steps in December 2010. City Council Higher Education Chair Ydanis Rodriguez has called a rally/news conference for this Friday, June 3 at 11 am at the steps of City Hall. PSC Secretary Arthurine DeSola will speak at the event along with student activists and other…
This Week in the PSC (5.23.11): PSC objects to anti-labor CUNY bylaw changes, demands university-wide discussion
Follow the PSC_CUNY on Twitter PSC objects to anti-labor CUNY bylaw changes, demands university-wide discussion In a letter to Chancellor Goldstein, PSC President Barbara Bowen registered the union’s opposition to many of the proposed changes to the CUNY bylaws. She also urged CUNY to delay voting on a set of…
This Week at PSC (5.10.11): CUNY reverses Kushner decision; PSC calls for Trustee Wiesenfeld’s resignation and demands reform of trustee selection
CUNY reverses Kushner decision; PSC calls for Trustee Wiesenfeld’s resignation and demands reform of trustee selection Last Monday the CUNY Board of Trustees voted to table the unanimous recommendation of the faculty of John Jay College to award an honorary degree to playwright Tony Kushner. The vote followed a one-sided…
This Week in the PSC (05.02.11): Be there May 5 and bring a colleague
Follow the PSC_CUNY on Twitter. Be there May 5 and bring a colleague We need you on Thursday, May 5. May 5 is the day the mayor announces his planned budget for the city, and the day the City Council begins negotiating to restore money the mayor has cut. To…
This Week in the PSC (4.25.11): May 5 Rally for the Budget We Need, the Contract We Deserve!
Follow the PSC_CUNY on Twitter. May 5 Rally for the Budget We Need, the Contract We Deserve! Can we count on you for May 5? Sign up now with Alex Reusing. On Thursday, May 5 the PSC is holding our most important demonstration of the year—a rally to make our…
This Week in the PSC (04.04.11): Albany Budget Favors the Rich, Slams the Rest
Follow PSC_CUNY on Twitter Albany Budget Favors the Rich, Slams the Rest Albany made a choice, in the budget passed last week, to sacrifice students’ hopes while handing out tax breaks for the richest New Yorkers. Among many other attacks on ordinary New Yorkers, the final budget included $95.1 million…
