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Here's the NEWS! Five O-Clock, WEAR. Bob Solarsky reports over video footage of our meeting today that faculty at PJC will be losing jobs. Cut to a nice big ole shot of Paige Anderson, our chief negotiator, who says (sic), "In these tough times, people go back to school. Now's not the time to do this." Cut to Solarsky saying Dr. Meadows said that there's been a 1% enrollment increase but the college is facing budget cuts this and next year. Meadows also said the college has cut back on office supplies and travel.
And that was it.
Faculty, office supplies and travel.
On the same day, Judy Bense, Interim UWF president, said on public radio that she would cut whatever else was necessary but she was not going to cut faculty.
Quite ironic. Different administrative approaches, I guess. I do have to wonder if Meadows will give up his college provided car and gasoline allowance?
Cindy App
PJCFA Bargaining Team and Executive Board Member
3 comments:
You should see the pitiful PNJ article. No quotes from Paige; everything was from Dr. Gonzalez.
Check it out: PNJ Article
I don't know Dr. Bense. But every thing I have ever heard about her in every setting has been impressive. She's the real deal.
I don't know Dr. Bense, either, but she seems to do everything in her power to promote UWF to the community in a positive light. She's out and about in the community, praising students and faculty. Dr. Meadows, on the other hand, is like the great Wizard of Oz. No one sees him. When someone does, he doesn't acknowledge that person--that is, of course, the person is a Board of Trustees member. He certainly goes out of his way to schmoose the BOT. So now, if you didn't know, you are as important to this president as a stapler or paper clip or roll of tape.
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