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Pick-A-Prof Information

In November 2008, UH General Counsel received a request from Pick-A-Prof to provide grade distributions for all formal courses at Manoa and Hilo taught during 2008. Pick-A-Prof is a fee for service online data base that markets grade information to assist students in selection of professors. The information sought included instructor name, number of students and the respective number of A’s, B’s. C’s etc. Recently UHPA was informed of this request through Hilo faculty members and the Manoa Faculty Senate. The use of this information could undermine the integrity of academic programs and instructional faculty through encouraging grade shopping and inappropriate assessments of faculty performance.

UHPA2009-03-13T15:21:00-10:00March 13, 2009|Academic|

Submit Your Suggestions/Comments for State Budget Reductions

The Hawaii Senate Ways and Means Committee is requesting suggestions for State budget reductions and savings. This information is being solicited from State employees which includes faculty members. UHPA encourages faculty members to make your perspective known to this Committee. As with all messages to legislators being specific and concise is helpful. Please share your thoughts with UHPA too. Click on title for more info...

UHPA2014-07-29T19:29:30-10:00March 6, 2009|Newsletter|

Join in the Celebration of the Life of Ah Quon McElrath

Ah Quon McElrath was a remarkable woman who made such a difference in our community; therefore, ILWU Local 142 invites you to join them in remembering and celebrating her Life. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the ILWU's Union Hall (451 Atkinson Drive).

UHPA2014-07-29T19:29:48-10:00February 27, 2009|Political|

February 2009 Board Notes

A summary of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) Board of Directors February 21, 2009 meeting.

UHPA2009-02-26T09:58:00-10:00February 26, 2009|UHPA Organizational|

EUTF Needs to Hear From You

The EUTF Board is meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. The Board is split evenly between labor and management. It is important that the Employer’s (management) representatives hear from faculty members about the need to maintain health benefits at their current levels.

UHPA2014-07-29T19:29:53-10:00February 24, 2009|Newsletter|

Legislative Update

Many faculty once again made their voices heard which helped to ensure that harmful legislative proposals did not move forward.

UHPA2009-02-17T15:50:00-10:00February 17, 2009|Fringe Benefits|

LEGISLATIVE ALERT #2

Thanks to all faculty that were so responsive on short notice to our first Legislative Alert. The bills that UHPA members so eloquently addressed on retirement were killed. Furloughs did not make it out of Committee meaning that it's unlikely to move forward. HB 1725 prohibiting EUTF from providing a prescription drug plan will be heard on Tuesday (see below). There was an intense outcry from employees and other state agencies about the impact on employees, their families and the economy if these proposals were implemented.

UHPA2009-02-13T15:58:00-10:00February 13, 2009|Legal Judicial|

LEGISLATIVE ALERT #1 – UHPA Member Action Needed

Tomorrow morning (2/13/09) - The House Committee on Labor and Public Employment is considering proposed legislation that will do significant harm to faculty members in regards to health care and retirement benefits. It is critical that we know what you think!

UHPA2014-07-29T19:29:38-10:00February 13, 2009|Legal Judicial|

2009 UHPA Board of Directors’ Election

The Nominations and Elections Committee has prepared the following slate of candidates to fill vacating positions on the UHPA Board of Directors. The committee will be accepting further nominations by petition until February 24, 2009, after which nominations will be completed. The 2009 UHPA Board of Directors election will be conducted between April 1 and April 17, 2009 by mail ballot.

UHPA2014-07-29T19:29:37-10:00February 6, 2009|Campus Specific|

UHPA to Labor Board: Mediation Has Failed

This week, UHPA notified the Hawaii Labor Relations Board that attempts to reach a contract settlement through mediation has failed. This notification is required on the 50th day of impasse where there is no resolution leading to a settlement. Throughout mediation, Federal Mediator Carol Catanzariti worked hard to move the parties toward settlement.

UHPA2009-02-06T13:11:00-10:00February 6, 2009|Campus Specific|

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