The ballot for the special election for Councilor At Large will open Tuesday October 19, 2021 at 8am. A link to the online ballot will be sent to you by electionbuddy.com. The ballot shall be open for 15 days and will close on Wednesday November 5, 2021 at 5pm.
Councilor At Large (Two candidates. Vote for one)
(listed in alphabetical order)
-Ted Donlan
PSU-AAUP Executive Council Secretary 2013-2017; PSU-AAUP Legislative and Political Action Committee 2009-2017, 2018-present; PSU-AAUP Grievance Committee 2018-present; PSU-AAUP School of Social Work Unit Representative 2009-2017; 2018-present; AAUP-Oregon Vice President for Political Action: 2013-2015
Associate Professor, School of Social Work. Tenured
I arrived at PSU in 2006, and I am a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. I began my service as a unit representative, and in 2013-2014 I collaborated in a year-long effort with union colleagues in organizing for a successful strike vote in 2014, which forced PSU administration to return to the bargaining table with a reasonable offer. I never forget that struggle, which clearly demonstrated the strength of our union. During my previous service on our Executive Council, I witnessed how important our union is when members’ collective bargaining agreement (CBA) rights are violated, which is why I began serving on our Grievance Committee. During this time of proposed budget cuts, we need to be vigilant that PSU administration adheres to all the protections our CBA provides. If elected, I will make every effort to ensure that the rights of all our members are upheld.
[This statement was submitted by the nominee]
-Yasmeen Hanoosh
PSU-AAUP WLL Unit Rep 2019-present
Professor, World Languages and Literature. Tenured
I am a professor of Arabic and a grateful member of our union since joining PSU in 2010. For the past two years, I have been an active union representative in the Department of World Languages and Literatures (WLL). Directing the Arabic program since 2011, teaching across three programs (WLL, University Studies, and Honors College), and chairing the WLL Equity and Inclusion Committee position me to have a broad perspective on student and faculty needs at PSU. If elected, my cross-disciplinary experience in curricular design and teaching will facilitate representing the interests of a diverse body of students and faculty. I will also participate in informing and organizing faculty to resist administrative pressure and advocate for strengthening and broadening the reach of shared governance. Another area of interest is empowering faculty to communicate and implement action more effectively between Faculty Senate and AAUP-PSU.
[This statement was submitted by the nominee]
Please be on the lookout for the ballot tomorrow at 8am, and then every two days until you vote.
Phil Lesch
Executive Director