Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP Vice-President for Academics, Alissa Karl: Dear fellow UUP academics, Given the strong response to our recent Academic Freedom and UUP workshops, we’ll be offering two more sessions on January 15, 2025. In this virtual workshop, we’ll discuss the current national environment for Academic Freedom, relevant case law on the topic, […]
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Dear Colleagues, You’re invited to join us on December 4 for Academic Freedom and UUP. In this virtual workshop, we’ll discuss the current national environment for Academic Freedom, relevant case law on the topic, and the specific protections that UUP academics are afforded under our contract. The sessions will be presented by UUP Vice President […]
Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter will be presenting two workshops (one geared towards Academics, and the other geared towards Professional staff) about the Risks and Possibilities that Artificial Intelligence will have upon your work. UUP certainly sees the possibilities of integrating AI into our classrooms and work, but also sees that there are many […]
Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter will be presenting two workshops (one geared towards Academics, and the other geared towards Professional staff) about the Risks and Possibilities that Artificial Intelligence will have upon your work. UUP certainly sees the possibilities of integrating AI into our classrooms and work, but also sees that there are many […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10th, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 pm. The Agenda for this meeting can be found here An important part of this meeting will be the General Membership VOTE on Proposed By-Laws for the UUP […]
Dear Colleagues, The following video is now available for your review and further information regarding “Battling Workload Creep”. The video may be found at: https://youtu.be/YGmvE-OUW5w In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center will be in need of a Grievance Officer for Academics beginning with the Fall 2024 semester. Here is the description of the position from your Chapter Bylaws: Grievance Officer for Academics 5.2.5 The Grievance Officers shall be responsible for assisting members of the bargaining unit in the categories they […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is looking to add additional UUP faculty and staff members to your Individual Development Awards Committee this fall. As part of this committee, you will be working with a team to review and score IDA applications each cycle. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the […]
Dear Colleagues, A General Membership Meeting for UUP affiliated Academics has been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th at Noon via Zoom. Hosted by Alissa Karl (UUP Statewide Vice-President for Academics) and Bret Benjamin (UUP Statewide Executive Board member and recent Chief Contract Negotiator), this meeting will have a focus on information and open discussion on […]
Dear Colleagues, In follow up the recent UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections, the Chapter is in need of individuals interested to fill the positions of the Chapter’s Vice President for Academics, and Officer for Contingents. Members are asked to review the positions descriptions below, and consider becoming a Chapter Officer for one of these two […]