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Harvard University Seeks Director of Internal Communications to Advance FAS Priorities

Harvard University Seeks Director of Internal Communications to Advance FAS Priorities

Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is actively seeking a Director of Internal Communications. This role is crucial for developing and executing comprehensive employee communications that align with FAS priorities and strengthen connections across the organization. The Director will serve as the primary voice for internal news, announcements, and leadership communications, overseeing various channels including email, digital platforms, multimedia, and live events. Key responsibilities include leading the editorial strategy and day-to-day management of 'The FAS Reporter,' a central employee communication vehicle, and managing emergency communications. The position also involves partnering with academic and administrative leaders to effectively reach faculty, researchers, and staff within Harvard's large and decentralized structure. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in communications or marketing, with strong writing...

Harvard Academic Workers Announce Strike After Failed Bargaining Sessions

Harvard Academic Workers Announce Strike After Failed Bargaining Sessions

Academic workers at Harvard University, represented by the Harvard Academic Workers-United Auto Workers (HAW-UAW), are set to strike on Tuesday, November 10, after their final bargaining session with the university on Monday concluded without a contract agreement. The union, which represents approximately 2,600 preceptors, lecturers, teaching assistants, and postdoctoral researchers, had set the strike deadline on October 19, following over two years and 54 bargaining sessions. Key unresolved issues include across-the-board raises, family benefits comparable to those of tenure-track faculty, the inclusion of hundreds of stipend-funded postdoctoral fellows whom Harvard does not consider employees, and union security clauses. J. Gregory Given, an Expository Writing preceptor and union bargaining committee member, stated that while the union has significantly adjusted its compensation proposals, the university has made minimal progress on these core disputes. Harvard's offer of a 3.5 percent across-the-board ...

Temple University Proposes Economic Offer to Graduate Student Union, Seeks Expedited Negotiations

Temple University Proposes Economic Offer to Graduate Student Union, Seeks Expedited Negotiations

Temple University has presented its initial economic proposal to the Temple University Graduate Students' Association (TUGSA), aiming to increase graduate assistants' minimum stipends annually over a four-year contract. This proposal comes nearly a year into negotiations, with the university emphasizing its commitment to raising stipends for graduate students who serve as part-time teaching and research assistants. The university's offer includes a 2-2.25% increase in the minimum stipend each year, which would raise the annual minimum from $27,000 to approximately $29,297 by the final year of the contract. Additionally, Temple University proposes to continue providing 100% individual healthcare coverage for TUGSA members, without requesting any concessions. The university has expressed a desire for more frequent and longer negotiation sessions to reach a resolution, highlighting that graduate assistants have not received a stipend increase since August 2025. The next negotiation meeting is scheduled for No...

USC Marshall School of Business Launches MBA Course on Beyoncé's Business Empire

USC Marshall School of Business Launches MBA Course on Beyoncé's Business Empire

USC Marshall School of Business Launches MBA Course on Beyoncé's Business Empire

Florida Memorial University and Bahamas Ministry of Education Partner to Expand Professional Education Opportunities

Florida Memorial University and Bahamas Ministry of Education Partner to Expand Professional Education Opportunities

Florida Memorial University (FMU) and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Ministry of Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Professional Education Pathway. This agreement aims to provide Bahamian educators and education professionals with an accessible route to pursue advanced academic preparation, specifically a Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education at FMU. The initiative is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies of educators who work with students having diverse learning needs. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in the professional development of educators and improving the quality of educational services available to students in The Bahamas. The program will focus on inclusive instructional practices, specialized learning strategies, and evidence-based approaches for supporting students with disabilities.

Auburn College of Education Professor Honored with Creative Research and Scholarship Award

Auburn College of Education Professor Honored with Creative Research and Scholarship Award

Dr. James Lindner, a professor at Auburn University's College of Education, has been recognized with the Creative Research and Scholarship Award. This award acknowledges his significant contributions to research and education, particularly in the field of agricultural education, leadership, and communications. Dr. Lindner, an alumnus of Auburn with both a bachelor's degree and an MBA, returned to the university in 2014 with a mission to rebuild the Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications program. Under his leadership, the program has flourished, preparing graduates for roles as researchers, faculty, teachers, and agricultural professionals nationwide. His scholarship primarily focuses on the human element within agriculture, addressing the gap between scientific advancements and their adoption by farmers. He has also contributed to improving behavioral research methodologies, including the use of fuzzy and Neutrosophic logic to account for human uncertainty.

Stephen Colbert's Harvard Event Interrupted by Fire Alarm Amid Picket Line Controversy

Stephen Colbert's Harvard Event Interrupted by Fire Alarm Amid Picket Line Controversy

A Harvard University event featuring Stephen Colbert and cellist Yo-Yo Ma was abruptly cut short by a fire alarm after Colbert was accused of crossing a picket line. The event, part of the Office of the Arts’ 'Learning from Performers' series, was held on a Thursday. Members of the Harvard Graduate Students Union (HGSU), who have been on strike since October 27 for higher wages and better workplace protections, had requested Colbert and Ma to either relocate, postpone, or cancel their appearance in solidarity with the striking workers. Despite the union's plea, the event proceeded as scheduled in Sanders Theatre, leading to dozens of Harvard workers protesting outside. Approximately 40 minutes into the 90-minute conversation, a fire alarm sounded, leading to Colbert's evacuation. The HGSU stated on social media that the alarm was unrelated to their picketing activity and that they had no knowledge of its cause. Fiona Coffey, OFA director, expressed disappointment over the event's premature end.

University of Oregon Graduate Students Vote to Strike Over Wages and Healthcare

University of Oregon Graduate Students Vote to Strike Over Wages and Healthcare

Graduate students at the University of Oregon (UO), represented by the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF), have overwhelmingly voted to strike by November 16. This decision comes after eight months of unsuccessful contract negotiations with the university administration regarding wages, healthcare, and job security. While both sides agreed to a wage freeze in the first year of a new contract, the GTFF is demanding 3.5% and 4% wage increases in the second and third years, respectively, whereas UO is offering only 2.5% for each of those years. A key point of contention in healthcare is the cost-sharing for increases exceeding 10%. The GTFF insists that any such increase in the first year should maintain the current 95% university / 5% student split, with a 50-50 split only applying in subsequent years. Mediated talks resumed on November 9 in an attempt to avert the strike.

NYU STEM Graduate Researchers Demand Union Recognition and Fair Bargaining Process

NYU STEM Graduate Researchers Demand Union Recognition and Fair Bargaining Process

STEM graduate researchers at New York University (NYU) have formally urged NYU President Linda Mills to establish a fair process for their unionization efforts. The group, representing 70 colleagues across all STEM departments, sent a petition demanding a meeting with President Mills before November 20. Their primary goals for unionization include advocating for federal science funding and protecting the rights of international scholars to work. The researchers emphasize that collective bargaining will not only improve their living and working conditions but also enhance the quality of research conducted at the university. This move follows previous attempts by NYU Researchers United in 2023 to gain union status, which was denied by NYU due to the broad definition of 'researcher.' While NYU's Graduate Student Organizing Committee (GSOC) supports these efforts, STEM research assistants were not included in GSOC's 2021 contract. NYU spokesperson Wiley Norvell stated that the university values the work of its...

Harvard's Humanities 10 Course Features James Joyce's 'Ulysses' Amidst Rigorous Curriculum

Harvard's Humanities 10 Course Features James Joyce's 'Ulysses' Amidst Rigorous Curriculum

Harvard's Humanities 10 Course Features James Joyce's 'Ulysses' Amidst Rigorous Curriculum

UMBC Graduate Student Association to Host 'Grad Day Out' at Baltimore's Inner Harbor Christmas Village

UMBC Graduate Student Association to Host 'Grad Day Out' at Baltimore's Inner Harbor Christmas Village

UMBC Graduate Student Association to Host 'Grad Day Out' at Baltimore's Inner Harbor Christmas Village

Washington University Outlines Conduct Policies and Sanctions for Graduate Student Groups

Washington University Outlines Conduct Policies and Sanctions for Graduate Student Groups

Washington University has established comprehensive policies and conduct guidelines for graduate and professional student groups. These policies require all recognized student organizations and their members to adhere to university standards, including the Student Conduct Code, Campus Life guidelines, and other applicable university policies. The university outlines various sanctions for policy violations, ranging from warnings and educational remedies to more severe penalties like activity restrictions, facility access restrictions, social probation, organizational probation, suspension, and expulsion. Specifically, further violation of probationary terms, such as those imposed during social or organizational probation, can lead to more severe sanctions. The university emphasizes that student groups are responsible for understanding and complying with these regulations to maintain good standing and access campus resources.