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Professional & Organizational Development Network: 5 Full Scholarships Available
Posted on July 22, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
Condolences to Taimi Wilk
Posted on July 6, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
HCAFA wants to express our sincere condolences to HCAFA AELS Division Rep and Executive Committee member Taimi Wilk on the sudden death of her husband, Leonard. Taimi and Leonard’s daughter explained Leonard’s philosophy of life. “Life is not waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” And dance he did.
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CAFE–More Than Coffee!
Posted on June 26, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
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Pension-Cutting Bill Stopped in IL House
Posted on June 1, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
Subject: Re: There will be no pension vote in this session – Statement from Madiagn/Cross
Colleagues:
President Swanson has recorded a video on today’s announcement that, for this session, SB 512 is dead.
Watch the video<http://blip.tv/ieanea/pension-cutting-bill-stopped-in-the-illinois-house-5222919>
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Legislative Update
Posted on June 1, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned tonight after a historic and memorable session. Team IEA made a huge difference this year and we thank you for your support. A full end of session report will follow. But, here is what happened tonight.
SB 1967– This bill would have doubled the contributions made by our active community college faculty and staff in order to fund the College Insurance Program (CIP), the health insurance program for community college retirees. IEA opposed the bill because at the same time contributions were being increased for actives, the City Colleges of Chicago sought to add 2,000 or more retirees to the program without providing adequate financial support.
HB 2189-A bill passed by the senate that would have restored $150 million to the FY2012 general state aid appropriation and restored funding to education in numerous areas was defeated. IEA advocated for passage of this bill. The House did not concur with the Senate. The House called for the formation of a conference committee to work on the issue. Final action is still pending.
HB 1698-the workers compensation bill passed both chambers. Labor was neutral on the bill and the details are quite extensive. We will be reviewing the bill and reporting on it soon. IEA took no position on the bill.
SB 1556-The bill, which revises the collective bargaining act, would no longer require an individual to be engaged in management a substantial amount of time or as a major function of their employment to qualify as a manager. Thus, they would not be allowed to collectively bargain for better working conditions. The bill passed the House and was not called in the Senate.
SB 744– Both chambers passed a major gaming initiative. The bill will result in additional revenue for education, estimated at $300 million over the next four years.
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NEA Higher Education Advocate
Posted on May 22, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
If you are an HCAFA member, you should have received the NEA Higher Education Advocate. This issue, entitled Where’s the Money?, is dedicated to examining salaries in higher ed institutions. The hard statistics are for faculty on 9/10 month contracts only; therefore, unfortunately, there is little coverage of adjuncts.
If you have not received a copy, email highereducation@nea.org or download a copy at www.nea.org/he.
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Professional Development Reimbursement
Posted on May 8, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MONEY AND BEEN APPROVED, MAKE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR PAID BILLS TO YOUR DEAN FOR REIMBURSEMENT IMMEDIATELY! THE DEADLINE FOR APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS IS JUNE 10.
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MAY HARPER ADJUNCT ADVOCATE
Posted on April 30, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
The May issue of the Harper Adjunct Advocate is now in campus mailboxes. This issue will update you on the results of the recent member climate survey, the librarian/counselor eligibility memorandum of understanding, as well as topics covered in HCAFA’s relationship meetings with the administration at Harper.
If you are an adjunct at Harper but are not on our list to receive newsletters, please contact us.
Harper Adjunct Advocate – May 2011
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HCAFA Tea and General Meeting
Posted on April 23, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
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Congratulations to HCAFA Survey Raffle Winner – Matt Ferris
Posted on April 12, 2011 by hcafawebmaster
Lucky Matt! Matt Ferris won HCAFA’s Survey raffle and received a $50.00 Chili’s restaurant gift card. Matt has been an adjunct Faculty member in the Adult Education Development Department teaching ESL since 2004 . During the day he works elsewhere in Project Management; he currently lives in Schaumburg with his wife and two children. For fun in his free time, he’s into biking, astronomy and reading.
Look for the Survey results in the next Harper Adjunct Advocate.
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Harper College Adjunct Faculty Association 