This Week in the PSC (07.09.13): Outrage over Petraeus scandal grows; lawmakers call for action & launch petition
Mid-July through August, the email newsletter will be issued every other week. Outrage over CUNY’s Decision to Pay David Petraeus $150,000 for One Course The news (ABC, Gawker, Salon) of CUNY’s plan to pay disgraced former CIA Director David Petraeus $150,000 to teach one seminar per semester next year has…
This Week in the PSC (06.26.13): PSC Endorses Bill de Blasio for Mayor
This Week in the PSC will be on hiatus for the next two weeks. Mid-July through August, the email newsletter will be issued every other week. PSC Endorses Bill de Blasio for Mayor The union has endorsed Bill de Blasio in the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City…
This Week in the PSC (06.18.13): AAUP Resolutions on Pathways and Shared Governance
AAUP Resolutions on Pathways and Shared Governance The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) passed two important resolutions at its national meeting held this past weekend. The first resolution acknowledges the overwhelming vote of No Confidence in Pathways, and calls on the CUNY Trustees to repeal the Pathways resolution and…
This Week in the PSC (05.28.13): Last Week to Vote No Confidence in Pathways
Last Week to Vote No Confidence in Pathways Votes in the No Confidence in Pathways referendum must be received by Friday, May 31 at 5:00 PM. If you haven’t voted yet, please do so today. If you have voted already, please urge a colleague to vote; turnout is critical. The…
This Week in the PSC (5.20.13): Crunch Time for the No Confidence in Pathways Vote
It’s Crunch Time for the No Confidence in Pathways Vote If you haven’t voted No Confidence in Pathways yet, please do so today. Here’s how. The larger the participation, the stronger the message. If you have voted already, please ask at least one colleague to do the same. All systems…
This Week in the PSC (05.15.13): You May Now Vote in the Pathways Referendum!
You May Now Vote in the Pathways Referendum! Voting by phone, website and by mail is fully functional. All problems are resolved, and the votes have been coming in. American Arbitration Association will be contacting full-time faculty directly to apologize for the series of errors on their part that led…
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…
