Higher Education News 2006-2007
November 2009
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11/6/2009
President's Perspective: Reflecting on the state of our professions -
11/6/2009
Schools: We're already hurting -
11/5/2009
Broome faculty calls on trustees to step down -
11/5/2009
Union calls for halt to public higher ed cuts -
11/5/2009
Letters: Students, faculty hurt by higher ed cuts
October 2009
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10/30/2009
ELT's new Professional Development Seminar Brochure -
10/28/2009
State lifts requirement for flu vaccination -
10/28/2009
Get the facts on H1N1 -
10/28/2009
Higher education unionists, supporters rally against cuts to CUNY -
10/26/2009
NYSUT launches media campaign against midyear cuts -
10/25/2009
Midyear cuts a disinvestment in students -
10/24/2009
President's Perspective: More budget cuts take a human toll -
10/21/2009
Testimony on Proposed Midyear Cuts to Education -
10/21/2009
Midyear cuts: Situation critical at SUNY, CUNY -
10/15/2009
Midyear cuts would devastate schools, colleges -
10/12/2009
New cuts to SUNY will devastate system -
10/9/2009
Can colleges deal with effects of a flu outbreak? -
10/9/2009
Protecting yourself from identity theft -
10/8/2009
NYSUT's Lubin announces retirement -
10/6/2009
Mid-year cuts will cause grave harm to public higher ed -
10/1/2009
Community colleges bask in Obama's spotlight
September 2009
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9/25/2009
President's Perspective: Closing the gap means closing the circle -
9/24/2009
Preparation pays off in contract talks -
9/21/2009
Obama calls community colleges key to economic recovery -
9/16/2009
Iannuzzi urges AFL-CIO to fight for 'equal educational opportunity' -
9/15/2009
Making higher education a reality for more -
9/15/2009
Health professionals gear up for flu season -
9/15/2009
Union calls on state to stop starving higher ed -
9/14/2009
New local presidents foresee challenges, solidarity in the new school year -
9/14/2009
President's Perspective: Taking charge of our professions -
9/14/2009
Textbooks can't compete with real-world current events -
9/9/2009
Biden, Duncan praise union for taking lead in teacher effectiveness
August 2009
July 2009
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7/9/2009
Biden touts Federal Recovery Act at Clifton Park high school -
7/9/2009
SURVEY: State Ed wants input on making up incomplete or failed course work
June 2009
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6/16/2009
President's Perspective: There's plenty of reason to look ahead -
6/16/2009
Community colleges' green programs meet Obama's call -
6/15/2009
How do you educate students about justice? Let NYSUT know! -
6/5/2009
Call the hot line as Tier 5 threat returns
May 2009
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5/19/2009
Unions: SUNY New Paltz cuts don't make sense -
5/19/2009
Members see gains at the bargaining table -
5/19/2009
When tragedy struck, school was prepared -
5/19/2009
Social justice, property tax reform, Tier 5 top agenda -
5/18/2009
Support for laid-off, struggling members -
5/18/2009
President's Perspective: NYSUT a proud, pluralistic union -
5/3/2009
NYSUT rolls out Career Center -
5/3/2009
ESF working to make campus carbon dioxide-neutral by 2015 -
5/3/2009
New Paltz cutbacks an overreaction, UUP says -
5/1/2009
Negotiating a contract soon? Here's a how-to
April 2009
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4/22/2009
Despite fiscal crisis, some funding battles won -
4/16/2009
Employment: Handbook for Laid-Off Employees: Update is now available -
4/8/2009
STUDENT SONGS: Listen to the best submissions from around New York state -
4/2/2009
SUNY Geneseo's Tom Matthews honored by NYSUT -
4/2/2009
VIDEO: Thomas Matthews: Higher Education Member of the Year 2009 -
4/2/2009
Accreditation review process falls short -
4/2/2009
Matthews named top higher ed member
March 2009
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3/31/2009
Higher Education Member of the Year: Thomas Matthews -
3/27/2009
Honoring excellence in the professions -
3/27/2009
Unions opposed to contract givebacks -
3/18/2009
New York University SRPs benefit from union-won child care fund -
3/18/2009
Buffalo plays host to union's 'green' convention -
3/16/2009
President's Perspective: It's time for our critics to move forward with us -
3/13/2009
Thousands rally for tax reform, fair budget -
3/13/2009
Higher ed system strained by fewer faculty, more students -
3/13/2009
Why Employee Free Choice Act is so necessary -
3/6/2009
PHOTOS: NYSUT leads state-wide protest against budget cuts -
3/4/2009
Higher education activists descend on the Capitol -
3/3/2009
Legislators call for restoration of SUNY funds -
3/3/2009
State Budget: Where do things stand? And what's ahead? -
3/3/2009
Community colleges uniquely positioned to jumpstart state's economy -
3/3/2009
UUP welcomes new SUNY chancellor
February 2009
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2/27/2009
Caucus offers a place for possibilities -
2/27/2009
Professor lends voice to labor causes -
2/27/2009
Upstate nursing ed expansion up and running -
2/27/2009
President's Perspective: Unions no stranger to education reform -
2/25/2009
PSC/CUNY campus budget hearings begin Feb. 26 -
2/23/2009
State Share for Community Colleges Decreases to 30.3% -
2/18/2009
Go, Tell Michelle; Write to Michelle Obama -
2/17/2009
President's Perspective: Now it's New York's turn to step up -
2/13/2009
Stimulus money to save programs, thousands of jobs -
2/13/2009
Hospital unionists striving to save services -
2/13/2009
Effects of budget shortfalls felt at SUNY campuses -
2/13/2009
Unions can lead the way to recovery -
2/13/2009
Legislative caucus looks at higher ed -
2/13/2009
Did you know? The state of the unions -
2/13/2009
Fair share income tax proposal gains steam -
2/10/2009
Urge Congress to restore funding (Update: House and Senate reach agreement) -
2/9/2009
NYSUT launches ad campaign to save vital services -
2/4/2009
Unions seek court OK in health insurance case -
2/4/2009
Union action halts college asbestos project -
2/3/2009
Union to lawmakers: Use stimulus dollars -
2/3/2009
Midyear cuts for community colleges averted -
2/3/2009
Why most New Yorkers are calling for a more progressive income tax -
2/3/2009
Union action helps protect public higher ed -
2/3/2009
NYSUT activists gather in Albany for urgent effort against budget cuts -
2/2/2009
Willie Worsley: 'Our reward will be in history' -
2/2/2009
Midyear cuts would be 'irresponsible'
January 2009
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1/30/2009
NYSUT decries SUNY budget cuts -
1/29/2009
Governor: New town hall meetings begin Jan. 30 in Johnstown -
1/27/2009
Urgent alert: Lawmakers must say 'NO' to midyear community college cuts -
1/22/2009
AUDIO: Iannuzzi looks to MLK, past presidents for answers to current economic crisis -
1/20/2009
Union members win big in health insurance suit -
1/20/2009
Union calls on lawmakers to resist cuts -
1/16/2009
Midyear cuts 'a terrible mistake' for community colleges -
1/15/2009
Testimony on the Proposed Budget for Higher Education -
1/15/2009
Proposed SUNY, CUNY budget cuts hurt economic development -
1/8/2009
BUDGET ALERT: Stop mid-year cut for community colleges -
1/7/2009
Paterson's State of the State message grim but hopeful -
1/7/2009
NYSUT: State of the State leaves door open to budget resolution -
1/7/2009
State of the State: Prepared text and resources
December 2008
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12/17/2008
Siena Poll: Voters show strong support for raising income tax on wealthy -
12/16/2008
NYSUT on budget proposal: Students shouldn't bear brunt of economic crisis -
12/8/2008
Unions gear up for budget battle -
12/8/2008
When economy falters, community colleges fill vital needs
November 2008
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11/22/2008
VIDEO: Activists take to the Capitol to protest mid-year budget cuts -
11/17/2008
Union challenges proposed midyear cuts -
11/17/2008
PSC chapter continues battle for free speech -
11/17/2008
When midyear cuts last loomed -
11/14/2008
NYSUT task force looking at 'dual credit' programs -
11/14/2008
Contract sets a new pace for adjuncts -
11/14/2008
Testimony: Impact of the Economic Crisis on the State Budget -
11/14/2008
Health facility tour puts focus on SUNY issues -
11/12/2008
Coalition to governor: 'Cuts alone will devastate New York's future' -
11/12/2008
NYSUT responds to governor's proposal
October 2008
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10/20/2008
Pace adjuncts, supporters to rally Tuesday at noon -
10/17/2008
Union campaign reminds New York that campuses support communities -
10/17/2008
NYSUT working to protect schools, higher ed, health care in wake of Wall Street crisis -
10/15/2008
Senate leader opposes mid-year education cuts -
10/3/2008
Lawmakers reminded of colleges' key role in local economy -
10/3/2008
NYSUT's community college conference marks 30 years -
10/3/2008
President's Perspective: Higher ed a solution to fiscal crisis -
10/3/2008
SUNY officials detail fallout of budget cuts
September 2008
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9/24/2008
Unions urge members to protest higher ed cuts -
9/24/2008
Higher Ed Act bill on Bush's desk -
9/18/2008
Adult educators open doors to better life for many -
9/9/2008
Imposed budget cuts termed devastating to SUNY and CUNY -
9/8/2008
President's Perspective: Politics made hot summer hotter
August 2008
June 2008
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6/16/2008
Marymount College staff vote for NYSUT representation -
6/5/2008
Delegation witnesses the positive effects of buying Fair Trade products -
6/3/2008
UUP helps bring affordable care to Nassau County -
6/3/2008
Activist is first dentist on NYSUT Health Care Professionals Council -
6/2/2008
Pratt Institute contract continues progressive pattern of gains
May 2008
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5/19/2008
Raid on SUNY, tax caps top lobby agenda -
5/12/2008
NYSUT activists reject tax caps and press lawmakers to stop raids on SUNY -
5/8/2008
TAKE ACTION! Urge the governor to support funding for SUNY -
5/5/2008
Activists rally at the Capitol for SUNY funding -
5/5/2008
Stop SUNY Budget Cuts: Pictures from the Rally -
5/3/2008
President's Perspective: Budget ploy jeopardizes SUNY services
April 2008
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4/30/2008
NYSUT urges governor to reverse freeze on SUNY spending -
4/24/2008
Union fights proposal to further cut SUNY funds -
4/16/2008
Higher Education Members of the Year: Bob Cermele and Steve Mezik -
4/14/2008
Honorees reaching higher in higher ed -
4/12/2008
CUNY College of Technology professor honored by NYSUT -
4/12/2008
NYSUT honors Herkimer Community College leader -
4/9/2008
Final education budget recognizes public school needs -
4/5/2008
Union ads make case for SUNY investment -
4/5/2008
Some progress seen as budget goes into overtime -
4/4/2008
New Orleans school system teeters -
4/4/2008
Ruling recognizes same-sex marriage benefits -
4/4/2008
Union nanotechnology program makes teachers nano-smart
March 2008
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3/7/2008
Advocates make case for higher ed investment -
3/7/2008
Online treasure trove takes on women's history
February 2008
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2/22/2008
College of Optometry offers a clear vision for SUNY -
2/22/2008
Long Island exhibit explores diversity -
2/10/2008
Leaders discuss private higher education issues -
2/10/2008
Union leaders: Hold the higher (ed) ground -
2/10/2008
Appellate court backs Pace faculty -
2/6/2008
NYSUT urges Pace U to 'get down to business' for adjunct contract -
2/1/2008
2008-09 Executive Budget - Higher Education
January 2008
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1/30/2008
Testimony on Higher Education 2008 -
1/30/2008
Making SUNY and CUNY the cornerstone of state's economic plan -
1/29/2008
Circuit court affirms Pace University adjunct faculty -
1/28/2008
President's Perspective: Budget proposal just that: a proposal -
1/27/2008
Community college retirees have a voice -
1/25/2008
Analysis: Governor's budget calls for higher ed cuts, tax cap commission -
1/24/2008
Monroe CC makes security improvements -
1/22/2008
NYSUT on executive budget: 'We need to move steadily forward' with education investment -
1/11/2008
President's Perspective: Governor kicks off legislative give-and-take -
1/11/2008
High school students explore careers at SUNY Oneonta -
1/11/2008
State of the State address calls for more full-time faculty at SUNY, CUNY -
1/11/2008
Leaders call for higher education investment
December 2007
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12/17/2007
Higher ed commission recommends more state support -
12/13/2007
Unionists show solidarity for Pace adjuncts -
12/3/2007
Scheuerman to head National Labor College
November 2007
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11/30/2007
Iannuzzi has a vision of teaching's future -
11/30/2007
Public ed advocate chairs important committee -
11/16/2007
OSHA ruling requires employers to pay for protective gear -
11/12/2007
Community College Base Aid Increases -
11/11/2007
Community college members share 'union moments' -
11/8/2007
UUP applauds confirmation of Hayden, McCall to SUNY board -
11/2/2007
SED: Evaluation of Teacher Preparation Report
October 2007
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10/27/2007
SUNY health professionals help kids get back to school -
10/26/2007
Panel discusses remediation's role in higher education -
10/24/2007
Unions' actions save Syracuse public hospital -
10/17/2007
Upstate Medical to remain in SUNY system -
10/15/2007
Student NEA program starts as pilot project in New York -
10/15/2007
PSC wins in NLRB vote -
10/1/2007
Legislative Update: 2007 End-of-Session
September 2007
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9/28/2007
Reviewing blueprint for classroom technology -
9/28/2007
Success stories in public colleges -
9/28/2007
Success stories: Photo gallery -
9/28/2007
Union applauds Pell Grant changes -
9/13/2007
SUNY volunteers aid Special Olympics fitness program -
9/13/2007
SUNY Potsdam stays tuned for all-Steinway training -
9/5/2007
Unionists make their point on negotiations -
9/4/2007
Higher Ed Briefs: Magazines high on SUNY
August 2007
June 2007
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6/5/2007
PSCers rally for adjunct professors -
6/4/2007
Higher education commission sharpens its 'cutting edge'
May 2007
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5/31/2007
Program for dying shows need for SUNY hospitals -
5/21/2007
Activists plan campus safety innovations -
5/18/2007
NYSUT activists make a final push at the Capitol -
5/18/2007
Private higher ed meeting -
5/7/2007
NYSUT activists lobby to keep SUNY hospitals public -
5/4/2007
Delegates show solidarity on behalf of SUNY hospitals, New Orleans educators -
5/4/2007
2007-08 Adopted State Budget – Higher Education
April 2007
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4/27/2007
Jaschik: Higher ed is serving the underserved -
4/27/2007
Solidarity on SUNY hospitals -
4/27/2007
VIDEO: Ellen Schuler Mauk. Higher Education Member of the Year. -
4/27/2007
VIDEO: Jane Young. Higher Education Member of the Year. -
4/26/2007
Sounds of silence for Virginia Tech -
4/20/2007
AFT booklet examines higher ed workers' rights, growth -
4/17/2007
National affiliates AFT and NEA respond to the tragedy at Virginia Tech -
4/8/2007
Higher Ed briefs: Congress tackles Higher Education Act -
4/5/2007
Budget funds may be used to increase full-time faculty -
4/5/2007
UUP presses campaign for Upstate Medical -
4/2/2007
Higher Education Members of the Year: Ellen Schuler Mauk and Jane Young
March 2007
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3/27/2007
UUP sues to keep SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse part of SUNY -
3/26/2007
UUP launches e-campaign to save SUNY Upstate Medical -
3/14/2007
NYSUT encourages legislators to invest in public higher ed -
3/12/2007
Lobbyists press for libraries, full-time lines -
3/8/2007
New members get a higher ed 'hi' -
3/8/2007
POV: Thanks for an education in fairness
February 2007
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2/27/2007
Union focuses on higher ed, health care -
2/22/2007
2007-08 Executive Budget for Higher Education -
2/22/2007
UUP Albany retirees active at Emeritus Center -
2/22/2007
NYSUT continues efforts to protect public nursing homes and SUNY hospitals -
2/16/2007
University of Phoenix under fire for instruction quality -
2/15/2007
Profs help students excel online -
2/8/2007
Testimony on Higher Education 2007 -
2/1/2007
State will not appeal in health insurance case -
2/1/2007
Members in need express their thanks -
2/1/2007
Syracuse hospital rally
January 2007
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1/18/2007
Jazzing up the classroom -
1/18/2007
Union members rally to keep hospitals public -
1/18/2007
NYSUT Private Sector Higher Education At-Large Director -
1/10/2007
NYSUT urges legislators to increase operating aid to public higher education -
1/6/2007
UUP, NYSUT score a Medicare win in court
December 2006
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12/13/2006
UUP, NYSUT members rally to keep SUNY hospitals public -
12/7/2006
Unions battle hospital privatization plan -
12/7/2006
Building community college activism at the county level -
12/7/2006
Prof's program gives Ecuadorean orphans the gift of education -
12/7/2006
Union monitors campus building demolition
November 2006
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11/28/2006
State plan to privatize SUNY teaching hospitals 'makes no sense' -
11/16/2006
Point of View: Plugging the achievement gap at SUNY -
11/16/2006
Reading the language of science: CUNY prof models new teaching methods for science -
11/16/2006
SED casts a watchful eye on commercial colleges -
11/16/2006
Community colleges collect baby boomers -
11/16/2006
When is a museum a graduate school? -
11/16/2006
Report spells tighter controls for public colleges -
11/16/2006
Queensborough's huge grant -
11/16/2006
Unionists defend academic freedom -
11/13/2006
Study reports higher numbers of part-time faculty lead to lower graduation rates -
11/2/2006
Rising SUNY enrollment shows need for more faculty -
11/2/2006
Pen pals link with 'My Soldier' -
11/2/2006
NYSUT community college membership swells to 8,700 -
11/2/2006
A collegiate how-to on get-out-the-vote
October 2006
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10/19/2006
NYSUT welcomes new locals -
10/19/2006
Bus driver local sets the 'pace' -
10/19/2006
Caught on camera: Talking it over at UUP's Geneseo chapter
September 2006
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9/21/2006
Governor appoints SUNY trustees -
9/7/2006
Unionists keep science labs safe -
9/7/2006
UUPers volunteer at Binghamton shelter -
9/5/2006
NYSUT, SUNY and community colleges team up on courses
June 2006
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6/8/2006
The season of Piano Summer in New Paltz -
6/8/2006
Adjunct professors vote to affiliate with NYSUT