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Graduate Student Labor Unions: Two Experienced Academic Administrators Share Their Views, Karen R. Stubaus Mar 2025

Graduate Student Labor Unions: Two Experienced Academic Administrators Share Their Views, Karen R. Stubaus

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

This interview of two experienced academic administrators traces the evolution of graduate worker concerns as expressed in their collective bargaining agreements over the course of 50 years, at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Initial emphases on standard terms and conditions of employment are supplemented over the course of time with attention to work/life balance, discrimination and harassment, and other social justice issues. Administrators provide insights and advice on how to establish productive and collegial working relationships with the growing phenomenon of graduate worker unions.


Navigating Harassment And Discrimination At University Of California Through Uaw 4811'S Abusive Conduct Contract Provisions, Sarah Arveson, Emily Weintraut Mar 2025

Navigating Harassment And Discrimination At University Of California Through Uaw 4811'S Abusive Conduct Contract Provisions, Sarah Arveson, Emily Weintraut

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

The Respectful Work Environment (RWE) provisions in the recent University of California labor agreements with graduate students and postdocs have proven useful in addressing harassment and discrimination in new and perhaps more effective ways than either previous contract provisions or university policies and procedures. The authors describe how the new RWE provisions work and provide several illustrative case studies.


"No Pay, No Ras": Resident Assistant Unionization Amidst University Backlash, Justin Weller Mar 2025

"No Pay, No Ras": Resident Assistant Unionization Amidst University Backlash, Justin Weller

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

While resident assistant (RA) unions have existed in the United States for over 20 years, RA unionization has accelerated on college campuses in recent years. This article explores the institutional responses to RA unionization through a distributive justice framework. I argue unionization aligns with the distributive justice framework and union-busting strategies do not align. I provide practical recommendations for institutions to align their practices with the National Labor Relations Act and relevant jurisprudence. Implications include a need to study RAs’ experiences in unionization and a continued focus on the ongoing legal challenges that may impact future unionization.


The Limits Of Law: Lessons For Collective Bargaining, Eric J. Scarffe, Daniel Saunders Mar 2025

The Limits Of Law: Lessons For Collective Bargaining, Eric J. Scarffe, Daniel Saunders

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

This paper elucidates some features of law that generally go overlooked in collective bargaining. Using examples from collective bargaining agreements at universities in Florida, we unearth how assumptions about the nature of law (championed by the conservative legal movement) may undermine the ability for unions to influence the material working conditions at their universities. We believe negotiators need to reject these assumptions, and embrace an approach to ‘bargaining as pedagogy,’ which emphasizes the need for faculty and administrators alike to arrive at shared understandings of what the law means (be it the collective bargaining agreement, university policy, or state statute).


How Do Collective Agreements Stack Up? Implications For Academic Freedom, Tim Ribaric, Rahul Kumar Mar 2025

How Do Collective Agreements Stack Up? Implications For Academic Freedom, Tim Ribaric, Rahul Kumar

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

Abstract Academic freedom, a cornerstone of higher education, is formally codified within the enforceable language of collective agreements (CAs) between universities and faculty unions in Canada. While the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) provides an exemplar framework for academic freedom clauses, institutional interpretations and implementations vary significantly. This study comprehensively analyzed CAs from 44 Canadian universities using computational text analysis methods, specifically Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF). The analysis revealed that approximately 27% of institutions closely align with the CAUT exemplar, while 57% incorporate additional limiting factors that qualify the exercise of academic freedom. …


A Beautiful Mind Meets Harsh Reality: Practical Tips For Negotiators When Bargaining Strays From Ideal Conditions, Christopher C. Douglas, Ellen Grachek, Allyson Strickland, Marie Waung Mar 2025

A Beautiful Mind Meets Harsh Reality: Practical Tips For Negotiators When Bargaining Strays From Ideal Conditions, Christopher C. Douglas, Ellen Grachek, Allyson Strickland, Marie Waung

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

Bilateral bargaining theory developed by mathematician and Nobel Laureate John Nash predicts that when both parties have full information, a deal is quickly reached without a strike. Such a situation represents ideal conditions, which the real world does not match. However, Nash Bargaining presents a useful baseline for bargaining teams. We discuss deviations from ideal conditions that bargaining teams are likely to face and tactics for overcoming them with the goal of reaching an agreement while avoiding a strike. This paper’s focus draws from our experience negotiating a contract for non-tenure track faculty across the three University of Michigan campuses, …


Faculty Views About Their Covid-19 Layoffs From A Public University In The Us Midwest, Susan E. Ramlo Mar 2025

Faculty Views About Their Covid-19 Layoffs From A Public University In The Us Midwest, Susan E. Ramlo

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

In July 2020, a public university in the US Midwest announced it would lay off 96 bargaining unit faculty based on a force majeure clause in the union contract. Most of the faculty held tenure and some were distinguished professors. The layoffs occurred with no faculty input and immediately following a major university reorganization. This study uses Q methodology [Q] to examine the Perceived Organizational Support [POS] of these laid off unionized faculty within an agency theory framework. Q allows us to reveal and describe the divergent views of the laid off faculty based upon analyses of their sorts of …


Who Benefits From A Faculty Union During A Pandemic?, Mary Ellen Benedict, David Mcclough, John Hoag Mar 2025

Who Benefits From A Faculty Union During A Pandemic?, Mary Ellen Benedict, David Mcclough, John Hoag

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

This paper examines the effect of unions on instructional staffing at public institutions during the pandemic. Using IPEDS data for 2018-2021, we find that tenured faculty benefited from a union while tenure track and non-tenure track faculty were unaffected.


Jcba's Origins, Evolution, & Future, Gary Rhoades, Karen Stubaus Mar 2025

Jcba's Origins, Evolution, & Future, Gary Rhoades, Karen Stubaus

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

This article traces the origins and history of the Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy, and celebrates its founder, Dr. Jeffrey Cross, as well as noting the significant contributions of National Center directors Richard Boris and William Herbert.


2025-03-04 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Mar 2025

2025-03-04 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from March 4, 2025.


2025-03-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Mar 2025

2025-03-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from March of 2025.


2025-02-04 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Feb 2025

2025-02-04 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from February 4, 2025.


2025-01-08 Convocation Speech, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost. Jan 2025

2025-01-08 Convocation Speech, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Staff Congress Records

Remarks given by Raj Parikh, Provost of Morehead State University, during the Spring Convocation to the campus community on January 8, 2025.


2025-01-03 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President. Jan 2025

2025-01-03 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the Office of the President to the campus community on January 3, 2025, regarding the potential of inclement weather in the upcoming days and possible closure of campus.


Why Do Teachers Stay Or Leave?: The Relationship Of Administrative Support, Peer Perceptions, Satisfaction Of Salary And Student Behavior On The Big Career Decision, Thomas Kanwischer Jan 2025

Why Do Teachers Stay Or Leave?: The Relationship Of Administrative Support, Peer Perceptions, Satisfaction Of Salary And Student Behavior On The Big Career Decision, Thomas Kanwischer

Dissertations of Practice

This study explores the impact of teacher retention on the education system and possible reasons that teachers decide to leave. Exploring working conditions of salary satisfaction, student behavior, administrative support and peer perceptions, this study draws correlations between these conditions to see the impact on a teacher's decision to stay or leave. The results of this study help build a picture of the complex decision-making process that a teacher may go through in their career to stay or leave the profession. This information can be used to inform districts, boards, administrators and unions to build policy and practice that is …


A Multiple Perspective Analysis On Urban Poverty In Developing Nations: A Case Study On Nigeria, Colonial Implications, And Modern-Day Outcomes, Julian Rivera-Williams Jan 2025

A Multiple Perspective Analysis On Urban Poverty In Developing Nations: A Case Study On Nigeria, Colonial Implications, And Modern-Day Outcomes, Julian Rivera-Williams

CMC Senior Theses

This paper will dissect urbanization and poverty in Nigeria as a case study of the challenges of underdevelopment and the lingering effects of colonialism in Africa. To draw a complete understanding of challenges faced by developing nations facing systemic underdevelopment, high poverty, and low productivity– nations like Nigeria, my research will uncover colonial impacts and post-colonial policies that initiated urban poverty and underdevelopment outcomes we see today. The purpose of my thesis is to encompass existing fragmented academia on the causes and consequences of underdevelopment and connect historical implications to current impacts of global development today including the influence of …


Addressing Cte Faculty Shortages In Community Colleges: Perspectives From The Field, Brandon Hensley, Michelle E. Bartlett, James E. Bartlett Ii, Sophia Alston Jan 2025

Addressing Cte Faculty Shortages In Community Colleges: Perspectives From The Field, Brandon Hensley, Michelle E. Bartlett, James E. Bartlett Ii, Sophia Alston

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

This study investigates the motivations, challenges, and institutional strategies shaping the recruitment and retention of postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) faculty in North Carolina. Drawing on quantitative data from 171 North Carolina participants in a national survey, the research provides a localized perspective on faculty workplace experiences within the state’s community college system. Grounded in Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory and Job Embeddedness Theory, the analysis identifies key factors influencing job satisfaction, faculty stability, and the perceived effects of ongoing instructor shortages. The study’s findings are organized around four central research questions and present a comprehensive analysis of the challenges associated …


2024-12-03 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Dec 2024

2024-12-03 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from December 3, 2024.


2024-11-18 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President. Nov 2024

2024-11-18 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent on November 18, 2024 by the President to the campus community regarding upcoming dates of importance, congratulatory recognitions, and a brief summary on the November 15th Board of Regents meeting.


2024-11-12 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Nov 2024

2024-11-12 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.


2024-11-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Nov 2024

2024-11-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from November of 2024.


2024-10-14 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President. Oct 2024

2024-10-14 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent on October 14, 2024 by the President to the campus community regarding upcoming dates of importance, congratulatory recognitions, university rankings, grants and contracts and a brief summary on the October 11th Board of Regents meeting.


2024-10-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Oct 2024

2024-10-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from October 1, 2024.


2024-10-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Oct 2024

2024-10-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from October of 2024.


2024-09-12 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Sep 2024

2024-09-12 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent on September 12, 2024 by the President to the campus community regarding upcoming dates of importance, staffing updates, congratulatory recognitions, and the President's live stream update for September 24, 2024.


2024-09-03 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Sep 2024

2024-09-03 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from September 3, 2024.


2024-08-09 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Aug 2024

2024-08-09 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent on August 9, 2024 by the President to the campus community regarding upcoming dates of importance, staffing updates, congratulatory recognitions, administrative searches, artificial intelligence workgroup, and highlights from the recent Board of Regents meeting.


2024-08-06 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Aug 2024

2024-08-06 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from October 6, 2024.


2024-08-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Aug 2024

2024-08-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from August of 2024.


2024-07-09 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress. Jul 2024

2024-07-09 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from July 9, 2024.