by realize | Oct 5, 2009 | Hot Topics
1) Attached please find the final drafts of the 2010-2011 academic year calendars for both College and Continuing Education. 2) The month of October marks the beginning of our Ice Cream Social roadshow. This week: District Office, Mesa, ECC, Cesar Chavez, and...
by realize | Oct 4, 2009 | Hot Topics
Dear Contract College Faculty Colleagues, Due to the dramatic cuts in categorically funded programs, and as a cost savings measure as part of the District’s budget reduction goals, the District will soon be proposing an early retirement incentive to all contract...
by realize | Sep 22, 2009 | Hot Topics
In solidarity with our brothers and sisters at UC who are planning a one day walkout this Thursday, September 24th, we are asking all of our members to wear blue to work that day. Wear blue to let everyone know the state budget cuts are devastating education, students...
by realize | Sep 21, 2009 | Hot Topics
By Jim Miller, AFT Political Action VP What does the future hold for higher education in America? As we endure yet another severe budget crisis here in California, all the energy seems to be on the side of our critics. With revenues dwindling and calls for...
by realize | Sep 20, 2009 | Hot Topics
Teachers don’t oppose reforms. But these federal ideas just won’t work. By Marty Hittelman What makes for successful education reform? From the teacher’s perspective, it must be rooted in classroom practice and supported by research that demonstrates success in...
