Op ed article published in the Berkshire Eagle on 1/5/18 and co-authored by Berkshire Community College adjunct (math) Paul Johansen and state representative for the 2nd Berkshire District Paul Marks. "State Must Do Right By Adjunct Faculty" Read full article in the Berkshire Eagle … [Read more...]
Two bills focus on ending exploitation of adjuncts
The contributions that adjunct faculty members make to higher education are enormous, but the compensation they receive in doing so is pitiful. Read Full Article … [Read more...]
CALL FOR ACTION!!! H.639
Read the Bill Summary All Members, Family, and Friends 6/29 hearing on H.639 Request to take a "selfie" with member's own comments on the provided sign and hashtag it #EqualPay4EqualWork and #RespectMCCC #RespectAdjuncts download image download image … [Read more...]
Part-time faculty members want better pay, benefits 22WWLP
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Some instructors at Springfield Technical Community College are taking part in the Massachusetts Teachers Association’s Call for Action Day. The event is designed to bring attention to the reliance on adjunct or part-time faculty at the state’s public colleges, and to demand benefits and better wages for those adjunct professors. SEE VIDEO … [Read more...]
Higher Education Advocacy Day
Higher Education Advocacy Day - March 1, 2017 - huge success! Over 600 students, staff, and faculty across the state and across all higher education units attended! This picture shows some of the Bristol Community College attendees. A contingent of Massasoit Community College students were also present. MCCC leadership was represented by Vice-President Jeff Seideman and President Diana Yohe. Were any other MCCC leaders and/or students from our 15 community colleges present? Post your … [Read more...]