This Week in the PSC (05.06.13): Vote No Confidence in Pathways
Vote No Confidence in Pathways—May 9 - 31 University Chancellor Matthew Goldstein is stepping down, Board of Trustees Chair Benno Schmidt’s term is ending, and CUNY will have an interim chancellor. The coming period of transition is a chance to make the next CUNY administration rethink its approach to Pathways.…
This Week in the PSC (04.29.13): No Confidence in Pathways Vote Announced
No Confidence in Pathways Vote Announced The departure of University Chancellor Matthew Goldstein presents a strategic moment to send a message to the incoming CUNY administration in a form they cannot ignore that the faculty has no confidence in Pathways. Next week full-time faculty will receive in the mail a…
This Week in the PSC (04.15.13): Chancellor Goldstein Stepping Down
Chancellor Goldstein Stepping Down Matthew Goldstein, chancellor of CUNY since 1999, has announced he plans to step down this summer. Dr. Goldstein has led efforts to rebuild the ranks of full-time faculty at CUNY and agreed to meaningful contractual improvements to pay and working conditions for full- and part-time faculty…
This Week in the PSC (04.08.13): RSVP for PSC's Mayoral Forum
RSVP for PSC’s Mayoral Forum—Tues., Apr. 23 Bill de Blasio, Adolfo Carrion, John Liu, Christine Quinn, and Bill Thompson have agreed to appear at PSC’s Mayoral Forum on Tues., Apr. 23 from 7-9 PM. Other candidates’ confirmations are pending. You can RSVP for the forum at this link and download…
This Week in the PSC (04.01.13): CUNY and Racial Justice Forum–Wed., Apr. 3
CUNY & Racial Justice Forum—This Wed., Apr. 3 There will be a forum examining access of students and faculty of color to public higher education this Wed., Apr. 3 at the PSC Union Hall (61 Broadway, 16th floor). Sponsored by PSC and the Public Science Project of the CUNY Graduate…
This Week in the PSC (03.18.13): Renowned CUNY Faculty Speak Out in Ad Campaign against Pathways
Renowned CUNY Faculty Speak Out in Ad Campaign against Pathways After passing more than 100 resolutions against Pathways, gathering almost 6,000 signatures, challenging CUNY in court and still not being heard, the union is going public with our concern about the quality of a CUNY degree. Dr. Blanche Wiesen Cook,…
This Week in the PSC (03.04.13): LaGuardia College Senate Delcares Moratorium on Pathways
LaGuardia College Senate Declares Moratorium on Pathways The College Senate at LaGuardia Community College rejected Pathways by an overwhelming majority at their Wed., Feb. 27 meeting. By a vote of 23 to 7 in favor, the college governance body passed a resolution declaring a moratorium on Pathways implementation. Student members…
This Week in the PSC (02.25.13): Make a Call to Stop the Sequester
Make a Phone Call to Stop the Sequester The PSC is part of the AFL-CIO’s national call for an alternative to the across-the-board “sequestration” cuts to the federal budget, which are scheduled to begin this Fri., Mar. 1. We are demanding a budget solution that protects vital services, preserves the…
This Week in the PSC (02.19.13): Downtown Office of TRS is Open For Business Again
TRS’s Downtown Office is Open for Business Again Teachers Retirement System has announced the resumption of full operations at their 55 Water St. location, which was damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The Member Services Center is open during regular business hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Mon. – Fri., except during…
This Week in the PSC (02.11.13): Read Our NYS Budget Testimony
Read PSC’s New York State Budget Testimony PSC First Vice President Steve London testified today (Feb. 11) before a joint legislative hearing on the State Budget for higher education. In his testimony, London reiterated the PSC’s opposition to using tuition hikes to offset inadequate State funding for CUNY and he…
