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Montaigne on Ethics

“There is no one but yourself who knows whether you are cowardly and cruel, or loyal and devout.  Others do not see you, they guess at you by uncertain conjectures; they see not so much your nature as your art.  Therefore do not cling to their judgment; cling to your own.  You must use your [...]
Add a comment | By Suzanne | March 10th, 2010

Why Professors Turn to Organized Labor

I ran across this 9 year old editorial from the New York Times that is still relevant today. The author, Ellen Willis (at the time a professor at NYU) argues that the Yeshiva decision is essentially moot in today’s climate, characterized by the corporatization of the university, the burgeoning of the use of part-time [...]
Add a comment | By Suzanne | March 5th, 2010

NYSUT Campaign to Save Public Higher Ed

NYSUT is asking you to support a campaign launched by our higher education affiliate at SUNY, United University Professions, to “Save SUNY” from devastating cuts and a tiered tuition plan that would make it even harder for New York families to afford public higher education for their children. Support UUP’s campaign by sending a letter at www.savesuny.org. Make sure you’ve [...]
Add a comment | By Suzanne | March 3rd, 2010

60% in poll believe colleges more concerned with “bottom line” than education

Here's the article from the New York Times.
Add a comment | By Suzanne | February 17th, 2010

Union People Spring 2010

Dear UFCT Member: Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and have had a successful start to the spring 2010 semester. As I announced last fall, I am on sabbatical for this semester [taking some much needed time to return to the much neglected studio.] And, although I am not [...]
Add a comment | By Suzanne | February 11th, 2010