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The Advocate – 32.2 – November 2008 (1 MB)
In this issue:
- CFT calls on ACCJC to amend accreditation mandate linking SLOs to faculty evaluation
- Faculty ratify new contract language
- Faculty support adding new flex days to 2009-2010 academic calendar
- Online instructors discuss concerns about teaching online
- Compressed calendar task force moves forward
- CFT recommendations for state ballot propositions
The Advocate – 32.1 – September 2008 (1.7 MB)
In this issue:
- AFT & District reach tentative settlement on “re-openers”
- New AFT 1493 President is your “representative”
- New AFT 1493 grievance officers ready to deal with faculty problems
- Katie Schertle takes over as Cañada College Chapter Chair
- AFT throws big retirement party for John Kirk
- “Who are the workers?” – a poem by Katharine Harer