Month: September 2016

  • Report on Fall Action Meeting, Sept 20

    Thanks all for a great first meeting of the semester. Barely enough chairs! we will get a bigger room next time. In case you missed it, we covered: – The budget crisis the library is facing because of significant cutbacks and fast-rising costs – More generally, RCM budgeting’s harsh treatment of units that don’t generate income,…

  • What we’re all about and how to tell your friends

    Do you want to know more about the work our chapter does, or would you like to share information about the chapter with colleagues? We’ve now got a sweet little handout summarizing why we are here and what we do. Speak with any member or write us at miamiaaup@gmail.com to get copies of the below handout to distribute to…

  • Fall Action Meeting & New Faculty Welcome

    Come on out to our first meeting of the year, Wednesday, September 21 at 5:30pm in 46 Irvin. Meet the new chapter leadership, find out what’s simmering and help decide our priorities for the year.

  • Latest news from Senate

    Here are our latest reports from University Senate. August 29, 2016 report Highlights: – President’s and Provost’s priorities for the year – new faculty dining area in Belltower (there have been some issues with the space, but we hear that Belltower is working on making sure the area is available only to faculty and we…