UVM’s “Spires”: unique? or just following the crowd?
William Rhoades, of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), spoke to a group of UVM faculty, staff and students, on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. His topic for the talk was “The Struggle for the Future of Higher Education.” In the Burlington Free Press blog, Nought 101, Tim Johnson reports that Rhoades’ message “…was that universities [...]
Looking for more voices!
by Carol Caldwell-Edmonds
On an early June evening, after a full day of work at UVM, yoga, and errands,a gathering of United Staff supporters met at my place to rehearse the song, “Voices in Union” and to record a demo that others can use to listen to, and learn from . I wrote this song, [...]
Union Critical of UVM Administrator Salaries
Union critical of UVM administrator salaries
Mar 9, 4:16 PM EDT
By LISA RATHKE
Associated Press Writer
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — University of Vermont faculty are criticizing school officials for the number of upper level administrators - and their “corporate-style” salaries - at a time when the school is making millions of dollars in budget cuts.
According to information obtained [...]
Campus Forum on Staff & Sports Cuts
For those who missed the campus-wide forum on staff terminations, softball & baseball team cuts, and other budget cuts, check out this quick video from Newschannel 5:
Join UVM’s student athletes in telling President Fogel to cut his administration, not athletics.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/UVM-Athletics
(After completing the petition, be sure to press the “sign” button to register your signature.)
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