Fri 2 Oct 2009
Pasadena City College Faculty Association announces its endorsement for Board of Trustees, Area 1 & 7
September 14, 2009 – The Pasadena City College Faculty Association announced its endorsement for Pasadena City College District Board of Trustees in Area 1 today. The endorsement went to Steven Gibson, an entrepreneur who launched a successful software company in 1999 and resides in Altadena. Gibson also has a history of advocating for educational and social causes as the director of the nonprofit Los Angeles Social Forum and the AARP.
The Association has also endorsed Beth Wells-Miller in Area 7. Miller has long supported faculty issues.
Sun 31 May 2009
PCCFA Meeting May 21st—A Storm of Protest!
Whew! What a meeting! PCCFA called for staff and students to attend our regularly scheduled monthly meeting last Thursday, May 21st. The main topic was to be the budget, and PCCFA Leadership Board hoped to address the college’s plan to cut 12% of its program and lay off scores of faculty, staff, and student workers.
Over 80 people attended and expressed outrage that the college was cutting so drastically despite having significant funds in reserve to weather the Sacramento budget storm. Upon hearing the facts, students in particular were very angry that the college would act in such a cavalier manner, insensitive to increased educational needs during this time of economic crisis. Who said, “Students are apathetic?” Indeed, as faculty suggested a petition and possible demonstration at the June 3rd, Board of Trustees meeting, students wholeheartedly endorsed the plan. Thus a new Faculty /Staff/Student Alliance has emerged to challenge the college’s educational irresponsibility!
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Sun 31 May 2009
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PART TIME FACULTY
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FOR PART TIME FACULTY
This is a reminder from the Faculty Association that Part Time Faculty can receive unemployment benefits from the Employment Development Department (EDD) between semesters. California Courts have ruled that part time faculty working at community colleges qualify to receive unemployment benefits because, even if they have an assignment for the next semester, they have no “reasonable assurance” that they will be working. As all part time faculty know, they can be bumped from a class because of budget cutbacks, low enrollment, or scheduling conflicts with full time faculty. Part time classes are even more uncertain given the deepening financial crisis in California. Unemployment benefits are available for the period between the end of spring semester and the beginning of the fall semester fall and between fall semester and winter intersession or spring semester. (more…)
Fri 7 Nov 2008
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FACULTY ASSOCIATION SPONSORS PETTION FOR PART TIME OFFICE HOURS
The Pasadena City College Faculty Association is sponsoring two petitions asking that the Administration provide paid office hours for the part time faculty. One Petition is signed by Full Time Faculty and one petition is coming from the students of PCC. The petitions say:
Resolve that the Full Time Faculty (or the Students of Pasadena City College) calls upon the Administration and the Board of Trustees of Pasadena City College to immediately implement a program that will provide Part Time Faculty with paid consultation time with their students.
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Thu 17 Jul 2008
60% RULE HAS CHANGED—A LITTLE
NEW 67% RULE WILL BENEFIT PART-TIME FOREIGN LANGUAGE , MATH, AND ESL FACULTY
The California Legislature passed and the Governor signed on July 11 AB591. The new law changes the old 60% Rule by raising the maximum percentage of a full time load that a part time faculty member can work from 60% to 67%. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2009. This change most immediately affects faculty teaching 5 hour classes. With the new rule, these instructors will be able to teach two classes at the same college without exceeding their maximum allowed teaching load. Many foreign language, mathematics, and ESL instructors who teach 5 hour classes will benefit from this change. Some part-time counselors and librarians will be able to work more hours as well.
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