Author: Cathy Wagner

  • Why Students Support FAM—Dylan Halpin

    Why Students Support FAM—Dylan Halpin

    “For students, our professors hold a special place in our hearts.”

  • “Work-life balance that allows us to serve our students”—Jenny Presnell

    “Work-life balance that allows us to serve our students”—Jenny Presnell

    To devalue our scholarship and teaching affects the quality of education we all provide to Miami students.

  • “Include faculty…to make tough decisions wisely”—Kate Rousmaniere

    “Include faculty…to make tough decisions wisely”—Kate Rousmaniere

    Some of [the majors being cut] cost the university nothing…By cutting such majors, all Miami would lose would be students interested in those programs.

  • “Collaboration is our best path forward”—Kazue Harada

    “Collaboration is our best path forward”—Kazue Harada

    I implore Miami’s administrative leaders to recognize the energy and passion shown by our faculty and union members to attend this meeting as a resource and sign of hope for Miami’s future, not obstacles. 

  • All-Unit Meeting! State of Bargaining

    All-Unit Meeting! State of Bargaining

    Join members of your Negotiating Team for FAM’s State of Bargaining event, happening on two dates in two formats (in person and Zoom) to ensure all can attend. State of Bargaining All-Unit Meeting Representatives from the FAM Negotiating Team will discuss proposals and progress so far, explain what to expect in spring semester, and answer…

  • FAM-T Bargaining, Day 9

    When Miami has faculty donating plasma to make ends meet, something is wrong. Today at the faculty negotiation table we presented a pay and compensation proposal that fights for your wallet and works to ensure a liveable wage for all our members. Other news below on management’s communications about post-tenure review, grievance and arbitration, and…

  • The truth about Miami’s post-tenure review proposal

    The truth about Miami’s post-tenure review proposal

    “If the administration thinks post-tenure review that can result in termination is a good idea for Miami University, then let them SAY IT!“ Statement at today’s negotiations by Sam Morris, co-chair of the FAM-T negotiating team, regarding the University’s proposal on Faculty Evaluations:  The University presented a new proposal on Faculty Evaluations which sets forth…

  • FAM-L Bargaining, December 15

    FAM-L Bargaining, December 15

    Your united FAM-L/FAM-T negotiating team worked many long hours this semester to lay the groundwork for a strong foundational contract. In the new year, once all proposals have been exchanged and as membership continues to grow, we’ll start to see the fruits of their labor. To set the table for productive negotiations this spring, before…

  • Speeches from Faculty Assembly

    Speeches from Faculty Assembly

    What a turnout yesterday for Faculty Assembly! 102 Benton was filled and the mood was buoyant. If you were there yesterday, talk to your colleagues about what you heard and about the powerful feeling of being a faculty united. And make sure to vote. Ballots will be distributed by email soon. Over a dozen tenured, librarian,…