AAUP General Secretary to Visit Mississippi - USM Forum -- Message Board

Date: Jun 28, 2005

AAUP General Secretary to Visit Mississippi

Date: Jun 28, 2005

Is there any chance that he could be talked into making a side trip to Hattiesburg and perhaps even address the AAUP there? It would certainly be a show of support by the national organization for a chapter that has been under much stress for a long time. I haven't seen many other visible signs of support from the national AAUP; that has been a surprise and a disappointment to me.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

USM Sympathizer wrote:

Is there any chance that he could be talked into making a side trip to Hattiesburg and perhaps even address the AAUP there? It would certainly be a show of support by the national organization for a chapter that has been under much stress for a long time. I haven't seen many other visible signs of support from the national AAUP; that has been a surprise and a disappointment to me.

I wouldn't say there's no chance, but I know already that Bowen's schedule is very tight; he'll likely need to be in and out of Jackson fairly quickly. The event is the "state conference" meeting, and frankly I'd rather have a large contigent of USM faculty attending (as befitting the largest of five AAUP chapters in the state) than have Bowen make a sidetrip to Hattiesburg.

The issue of national AAUP's support for the chapter is surely worthy of discussion. I have a view, but will defer to the chapter leadership (and especially Amy Young) to offer a first perspective on the matter.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

Michael Forster wrote:

USM Sympathizer wrote:

I wouldn't say there's no chance, but I know already that Bowen's schedule is very tight; he'll likely need to be in and out of Jackson fairly quickly. The event is the "state conference" meeting, and frankly I'd rather have a large contigent of USM faculty attending (as befitting the largest of five AAUP chapters in the state) than have Bowen make a sidetrip to Hattiesburg.
The issue of national AAUP's support for the chapter is surely worthy of discussion. I have a view, but will defer to the chapter leadership (and especially Amy Young) to offer a first perspective on the matter.

Hey, national AAUP, thanks for nothing!!!! What a waste of $140.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

USM faculty wrote:

Hey, national AAUP, thanks for nothing!!!! What a waste of $140.

You're not a member of AAUP, Dude. How do I know? Because you don't even know the correct dues.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

USM faculty wrote:

Hey, national AAUP, thanks for nothing!!!!

Even if you have no immediate need for a fireman or a policeman, you need them to be on call lest you have a fire or be mugged. And if you are in academics you need to have AAUP's resources on call (unless you'd prefer to call in a plumber).

Date: Jun 29, 2005

Michael Forster wrote:

ALL AAUP MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS: Mark your calendar for September 24, 2005, when Roger Bowen, general secretary of the American Association of University Professors, will address the Mississippi Conference annual meeting at Millsaps College. Bowen, occupying AAUP's top staff position for a year now, is a dynamic leader and speaker committed to connecting with members around the country and to building membership in advocacy (non-collective bargaining) chapters such as those in Mississippi. He will speak to the theme of the meeting, "Shared Governance for the New Century." Millsaps College provides an apt meeting venue, in that the AAUP chapter there offers a model of mutual faculty/administration commitment to the principles of shared governance. Further details of the September 24 event will be provided soon on this board and elsewhere. Mike Forster, President, AAUP Mississippi Conference

He was one of my brightest pupils. He was outstanding at picketing, strike breaking and organizing. He should be very inspirational to your group.

Date: Jun 29, 2005

UPDATE: IHL Commissioner Richard Crofts has tentatively agreed (he cannot confirm until later in the summer) to join the September 24th program.

Date: Jun 29, 2005

A class act all the way around! Congrats AAUP!

Date: Jun 29, 2005

Class SACS wrote:

A class act all the way around! Congrats AAUP!

The only class any of you ever see is the occasional ones you all show up to teach.

Date: Jun 30, 2005

Jimmy Hoffa wrote:

The only class any of you ever see is the occasional ones you all show up to teach.

Coming from you Jimmy, I have to take that as compliment.