2/6/2018

Dear Colleagues:

We usually have a welcome back letter at the beginning of the semester, with events of interest, but so many things occurred, we never did.  So please let me belatedly welcome new faculty and librarians to campus and for those who are returning, welcome you back to campus.  We will have more information shortly on the progress of bargaining and on the latest parking fee increase proposal from the Administration. In the meantime, here is the latest:

2/5/2018

Dear Colleagues,

The Faculty Staff Union (FSU) holds an election every Spring semester for positions on the FSU Executive Committee.  The positions up for election or re-election include: President, Pre-tenure, Tenured (2 positions), and Non-Tenure track (2 positions). 

In addition, the resignation of a tenured member requires a special election to fill the remainder of the term.  This position is for one year and ends May 2019.  

1/30/18

Dear Colleagues:

The administration has now officially given the FSU its parking proposal, which can be seen here and is summarized below. 

• Bayside (even with its impending sale, the university foresees parking at this lot for 3-5 years):

$9/day (from $6/day currently); $144 for monthly pass ($96 currently); $576/semester pass ($96/currently). 

1/30/18

Dear Colleagues:

Please come to the 5 pm speak-out on your health care benefits right next to campus today or express your concerns over proposed health care changes. 

1/26/18

Dear Colleagues:

A lot is going on.  This is the latest—please come to one of the events next week, summarized here.