UUP Cortland Chapter

  STATEWIDE UPCOMING EVENTS

 *****VIRTUAL PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS CLINIC*****

We will be offering virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes. 

*****“What’s Brewing with Benefits”*****

 UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar 
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12:00pm.
Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services.
Please use the link to register: https://forms.gle/UysbfEzjHohF6Hsh9

***** Support SUNY ESF*****

Colleagues and Allies: Now is the time to raise your voice in support of SUNY ESF. Please share widely. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-hochul-invest-in-the-future-of-suny-esf

*****UUP 101 Webinar*****

We have added an additional “UUP 101” webinar for those who have been unable to attend previous workshops. This workshop will cover UUP’s structure, who we are, who we represent, what we do, and our role in the larger labor movement.

Webinars will now be held on:  Wednesday, October 15 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
                                                    Wednesday, November 12 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.gle/tEUUdHReuwn6QpME9

UUP Contingent Orientation Zoom Meeting

October 8, 2025
3 to 4:30 pm
At this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88661542786

Join your UUP Contingents Officer to share workplace concerns and to learn more about how contingents can defend and educate themselves through the union.

So, how’s life at the college treating you? 

The union is the organ of worker democracy on campus, influenced by traditions of social movements, worker struggle, and collective action. We’re building out an apparatus to empower and entrench every contingent at the university—along with every last worker.

All of it begins with you sharing your concerns with us.

Join Kris Newhall, Vice President for Academics for UUP Cortland, for drop-in virtual office hours on Wednesday, October 1st from 2:00-3:30 PM.

This is an opportunity to discuss issues or concerns you may have as an academic faculty member at SUNY Cortland. Drop in anytime during the 90-minute window.

All UUP academic members are welcome, including full-time and part-time academic faculty of any rank, as well as retirees.

[Not a member yet? Sign up here.]

Meeting link:
Meeting Number: 2530 381 7742
Join from a video conferencing system or application
Dial: kristine.newhall@sunycortland.webex.com
Access Code: 2530 381 7742
Questions? Contact Kris Newhall kristine.newhall@cortland.edu

Presented by:                Caroline Kaltefleiter and Rhiannon Maton
Co-Coordinators of UUP Cortland’s Area Activists.

We invite you to join us for a short (30 min) conversation about what we can collectively do, as rank-and-file union members, given these challenging times. This Zoom conversation will provide space for us to envision where we can focus our collective energies in building our power and solidarity on campus–and beyond.

This is an open invitation, so please feel free to spread the word to interested others.

Wednesday, October 1, 12:30-1pm

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 356 527 6111

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Calling all Professionals at SUNY Cortland:
Help shape the Professional Concerns Committee’s agenda for this year!

When: Wednesday, 9/24/2025

Where: Corey Union, Fireplace Lounge

Time: Noon – 1:00pm

Hosts: Jen Drake, Cortland Chapter Vice President for Professionals and Justin Neretich, President.

RSVP: Email Cortland@uupmail.org or call 607-753-5991

Do you have specific questions in advance? Email cortland@uupmail.org  to share.

UUP Open Office Hours will take place

Tuesday, September 23rd
1:00pm to 3:00pm
001 Moffett Center

Chapter Office

Come meet the new Chapter President, Justin Neretich
and a few of our Chapter Delegates.  Let them
know your thoughts and ideas.

Snacks will be provided

United University Professions – Cortland
Labor Management Agenda

Monday, September 15, 2025
3-4 PM, Miller 405

Present:

Items of Collegiality

1. Thanks to those of you who were able to stop by our Fall welcome event!

Old Business

1. Accessibility and Title II compliance for instructors, professionals.

New Business

1. September reporting on Performance Programs and Evaluations

2. UUP is seeking information regarding SUNY stabilization planning for our distressed campus.

3. UUP raises concerns regarding a weekly standing meeting within the School of Education, which occupies the common hour time.

4. UUP has received inquiries concerning the shifting role of the Center for Teaching and Learning and how it may affect faculty autonomy and leadership in the area of pedagogy and faculty development.

Discussion Items from Management to UUP:

1. SUNY Prodigi+ fellows Promotion and Tenure
2. EPC Handbook Policy Change regarding Emergency Weather and teaching obligations