Annual Events

New Faculty Luncheon

Every year, the union sponsors a luncheon for the newly hired faculty. Several guests, such as the Provost and the President of the Faculty Senate, address the new faculty, welcoming them to the University. Other speakers typically include the President of the Union, the Membership chair and a long standing Union member.

The new faculty have the opportunity to experience the community that the Union presents, while learning about the benefits of Union membership. The new faculty also learn about the successes of the Union in maintaining collegial governance.

New Faculty Luncheon

Monday, September 20th, 2010, 11:00am to 2:30pm
Marc Pavilion (last year's photos)

Chapter Meetings

Chapter Meetings, which occur at least once in the fall and once in the spring, are the most important meetings of the UFF, for it is here that the Chapter democratically sets its goals and policy for the upcoming period. The Chapter hears reports from the Executive Committee (Officers plus Senators), the Bargaining Team, the Grievance Team, etc., and decides policy for the upcoming period which the various committees and teams will then help carry out. In addition, it is at the spring Chapter Meeting that Officers and Senators are elected for terms beginning the following academic year.

Fall Chapter Meeting

Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11:30am - 2:30pm
MMC: GL150; BBC: MSB105
Lunch Provided (last year's photos)

Spring Chapter Meeting with Elections

February 26, 2009
(photos)

Tenure and Promotion Workshop

Each year, the Union presents workshops for tenure and promotion. These workshops discuss strategies for helping junior faculty advance in the University. Panels of faculty and administrators advise the faculty on many topics, including gathering strong recommendation letters, focusing research and achieving balance of research, teaching, and service.

Tenure Workshops

Friday, March 6, 2009
BBC: LIB 155; UP: GL 137

Promotion Workshop

Friday, April 10, 2009
BBC: LIB 155; UP: GL 137