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College Presidents’ Pay Varies Widely
May 14, 2013
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James Call | Contributor, May 13, 2013, The Florida Current An inspector general report ordered by Gov. Rick Scott recommends the Division of Florida Colleges establish standards and a methodology for compensating college presidents. The report released Monday documents a 28-college s ... Continue Reading →
10 Highest Paid Public College Leaders in 2011-2012
May 14, 2013
Top 10 recipients, in total compensation, among public college leaders in 2011-12 ... Continue Reading →
2013 FL Legislative Session
May 06, 2013
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Now that the session has come to a close, here is a recap from the Tampa Bay Times on which bills passed and which bills failed. Bills must be approved by Gov. Ri ... Continue Reading →
UFF-UF Contract Bargaining
May 03, 2013
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The UFF-UF Bargaining Team (Professors John Leavey, Sumi Helal, Pradeep Kumar) is meeting several times a week with representatives of the UF administration to negotiate our next contract. If you have questions or thoughts on bargaining, email Continue Reading →
Administration/Working Climate Survey
May 02, 2013
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This survey is part of an ongoing effort by your faculty union to hear and publish your voice on a variety of topics so that the union may better represent you. This survey's questions are designed to glean your opinion of UF's administration and working climate.
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UFF-UF Election Results
May 02, 2013
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Congratulations to our new officers, senators, and delegates. The new term began on April 1, 2013 and is for one year. Thanks to all of you who participated in this year’s election. A special thank you to our election committee: Rori Bloom, Richard Freeman, and Leah Rosenberg for org ... Continue Reading →
UF’s Teacher/Scholar of the Year
April 26, 2013
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Congratulations to Peter Hirschfeld, Professor of Physics, UFF-UF Senator and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for being selected as UF’s Teacher/Scholar of the Year. ... Continue Reading →
SB904 Scheduled for Vote
April 22, 2013
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SB904 effectively removes Florida’s university and college faculty from their role in determining which courses qualify for credit toward a degree from a Florida university or college. The vote was postponed until Wednesday (4/24). This gives those concerned just enough time to call s ... Continue Reading →
Florida Lawmakers Taking on Accreditors and Faculty
April 11, 2013
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Florida lawmakers want to boost MOOCs and upend the traditional quality control system by letting state officials demand that public colleges grant credit for courses offered by unaccredited institutions. ... Continue Reading →
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