This message will be short (I promise), yet not necessarily sweet.
Board Passes Resolution for an Armed Police Force on the PSU Campus
There was an amendment to the resolution (introduced by Maude Hines, Faculty Representative to the Board) to delay the vote on arming officers until the Implementation Advisory Committee could do its work over the next six months. This group is charged with exploring the needs of effective university policing, cultural competency, bias, and interactions with students who have mental health concerns or students with disabilities. The President said this amendment was "symbolic," and a Board member called it "a distraction". This amendment was not added to original resolution. It appeared that almost all Board members voted yes to an armed police force but it was hard to know since many did not speak into the microphone during the voice roll call. The Oregonian reports that two board members voted no.
U of O GTFF reach a Tentative Agreement after an 8 day Strike
Here is their press release. Thanks to our members who pitched in and walked the picket line in Eugene and here in Portland.
U of O Faculty Senate Holds Emergency Meeting on Wednesday 12/10
We have not heard the outcome of this important meeting but we have learned that the The Board of Trustees at U of O has delayed consideration of policy and constitutional changes on that campus.
Take care everyone.
Sincerely,
Pam Miller
PSU-AAUP President