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A Call For Papers: Confronting the For-Profit College Culture
It’s undeniable that adjunct faculty at for-profit colleges face a unique set of circumstances. I know this personally because I am an
Read MoreLesley University Adjunct Faculty Ratify First Union Contract
Adjunct faculty at Lesley University in Boston overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract yesterday – a three-year agreement that
Read MoreConfronting the Economy of Exclusion
Saint Louis University adjunct Antoine Valdez reports here on his experience meeting with other low-wage workers and with Cardinal
Read MoreSalon Article on Turning College Into McDonald’s
“There’s a much clearer picture of government aid, however, which is where the story of adjunct professors once again resembles that of
Read MoreStatement by SEIU President on Corinthian College
After nearly a year of uncertainty Corinthian College announced that it is immediately shutting down operations. For the estimated 16,000
Read MoreKeep holding Corinthian College responsible
In June, Corinthian Colleges Inc., the owner of Heald College, was put on heightened financial oversight by the Dept. of Education and
Read MoreA Conversation: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and For-Profits
In March, SEIU Local 500 member and adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia Albert Pearsall III sat down with
Read MoreFaculty Join in Fast Food Worker Movement
From CBS News: “Expanding the labor movement to college campuses hearkens back to successful social movements that included pressure from
Read MoreBentley Adjunct Faculty Form a Union with SEIU Local 509
Adjunct faculty at Bentley University overwhelmingly voted “Union Yes” today, casting their ballots to joinFaculty Forward – a
Read MoreNationwide Day of Collective Action to Raise Standards in Higher Education
Today, students and part-time instructors across the country are coming together in a dramatic show of unity for fair pay and better
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