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Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years, 4 months ago
Hoping many members will participate in the convo on new group structure to replace current divisions and discussion groups: http://groupsdiscussion.mla.hcommons-staging.org/
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Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years, 4 months ago
Thanks to Linde Brocato @linde4duende for starting a blog for those teaching Hispanomedieval literature and culture! http://hispanomedieval.mla.hcommons-staging.org/
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Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years, 4 months ago
Please participate in the discussion on revised Divisional Structure! http://groupsdiscussion.mla.hcommons-staging.org/
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Margaret Hanzimanolis created the group
Radical Caucus on MLA Commons 12 years, 4 months ago -
Margaret Hanzimanolis posted an update in the group
HEP Part-Time and Contingent Faculty Issues on MLA Commons 12 years, 8 months agoCocal updates (posted weekly) from Joe Berry. To subscribe to these, write to Joe Berry: joeberry@igc.org
UPDATES IN BRIEF AND LINKS
1. Backlash against online education
http://chronicle.com/article/Faculty-Backlash-Grows-Against/139049/2. Possible strike at Columbia College,…[Read more]
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Margaret Hanzimanolis posted an update in the group
HEP Part-Time and Contingent Faculty Issues on MLA Commons 12 years, 9 months agoIs anyone interested in talking to a radio producer from NPR (marketplace show) on PT faculty issues? They are interested in “savings and spending” patterns and “whether the reliance on PTF is “sustainable”. They are particularly interested in California adjuncts, but if anyone is interested I would forward your name. Thanks!
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Margaret, I am a California Adjunct (San Diego) and would be delighted to speak with NPR/Marketplace. pjacoby@sdccd.edu
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When will they be airing the story?
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Not sure about that, Louisa. I will let you know!
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Thank you! Since you posted, I have heard a few segments about adjuncts from various NPR shows. Also, there’s a big meeting planned this weekend for adjuncts trying to organize in the Boston area. It makes me hopeful that change for the better could be coming.
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Margaret — How long ago did you get this request? I just heard from a colleague that NPR Marketplace already aired the story and that it did NOT accurately represent PTF issues. I haven’t had a chance to listen yet. See
“They boiled the issue down into a minute and a half, barely mentioned adjuncts. They mention fewer tenure track jobs…[Read more]-
yesterdayafternoon
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OK Good to know — this must mean that the request actually IS in response to the story that aired yesterday. Feel free to give them my contact info if they want to talk to someone outside of California and in a state where PTF face significant obstacles to unionizing.
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HI Peter. Thanks for writing. I will forward your contact info to the producer!
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Thanks.
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I would be willing to be contacted by NPR, but am in Arizona.
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Thank you so much Gloria. I will forward your contact details. You might want to message me an EDU address (peter, you too!)
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Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years, 10 months ago
Glad to see so many members joining the Commons!
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Margaret Hanzimanolis posted an update in the group
HEP Part-Time and Contingent Faculty Issues on MLA Commons 12 years, 10 months agoInteresting session at NEMLA this week: Joseph Ramsey speaks on unionism in higher education:
“Beyond Alienation and Contingency: the role of unions in higher education today”
Date, Time: Saturday, March 23rd, 11:45-1:15 am
Place: the Hyatt Regency Hotel (in the Ipswich Room).
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Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years, 10 months ago
I’m at 4Cs in Las Vegas. Are we gambling on hier ed’s future? You bet!
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Margaret Hanzimanolis posted an update in the group
HEP Part-Time and Contingent Faculty Issues on MLA Commons 12 years, 11 months agoCall for Papers: MLA Chicago!
Discussion Group: Part-Time Faculty Members
Perspectives on the language used to describe employment status. Short, focused presentations that examine distinct frameworks of definition, institutional integration, and resistance. Short roundtable presentation ideas. by 15 March 2013; Margaret Hanzimanolis…[Read more] -
Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years, 11 months ago
My latest post, with pics: http://execdirector.mla.hcommons-staging.org/
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