This Week in the PSC (02.14.11): PSC Testifies at Joint Budget Hearing
PSC Testifies at Joint Budget Hearing PSC President Barbara Bowen and First Vice President Steve London joined leaders from United University Professions (UUP) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) on Thursday to urge legislators to oppose the Governor’s proposed cuts to CUNY and reverse the long-established trend of underinvestment…
This Week at PSC: PSC Challenges Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Budget
PSC Challenges Governor Cuomo’s Proposed Budget Instead of investing in CUNY and providing the resources that the university needs to provide a path to opportunity for the students of New York City, Governor Cuomo has put forward an Executive Budget that slashes CUNY funding. $95.1 million in cuts to CUNY…
This Week in the PSC (02.04.11): PSC Defending Academic Freedom
PSC Defending Academic Freedom When doctoral student Kristofer Petersen-Overton’s assignment to teach a graduate-level class called “Politics of the Middle East” was rescinded after the administration received a letter from a politician opposed to his appointment, the PSC spoke out in defense of academic freedom. The Brooklyn College chapter also…
This Week in the PSC (01.31.11): Union, Management Hold First Bargaining Session
PSC Defending Academic Freedom When doctoral student Kristofer Petersen-Overton’s assignment to teach a graduate-level class called “Politics of the Middle East” was rescinded after the administration received a letter from a politician opposed to his appointment, the PSC spoke out in defense of academic freedom. The Brooklyn College chapter also…
