As expected, PJC's "impartial" special committee tasked with resolving the disputed issues at impasse between the College and PJCFA decided to adopt the College's recommendations in total.
The special committee, composed of Board of Trustees members Chair John O'Connor, Carol Carlan and Vice-Chair Ed Moore, vowed that they had agonized over the decisions but simply could not allow any language which would add to the College's financial obligations at this time. This language included the College's own proposal of a 3% annual raise contingent upon stable funding and enrollment. The committee even rejected a simple requirement that faculty have at least a 12 hour hiatus between evening classes and morning classes the next day, as this requirement might limit the College's flexibility.
The decision, arrived at after brief 15 minute presentations from each side, took approximately 15 minutes. There was no detailed discussion of the many unresolved issues. Instead, it was decided that the Administration's position would be accepted in its entirety.
The special committee's recommendation will be presented to the full Board of Trustees at the June meeting Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the newly renovated Board of Trustees Room. Please attend this meeting if at all possible. After the formality of the BOT accepting the committee's recommendation, the imposed resolutions will be put to a ratification vote.
