Draft of 2011-2016 Academic Calendar
UHPA has received a draft of the 2011-2016 Academic Calendar for the University of Hawaii. Please submit any comments you may have below by May 6, 2009.
Notice of Non-Renewal! Important Information
UHPA is concerned about letters or verbal information that faculty members are receiving regarding the non-renewal of their contracts. In some cases there are contractual violations or improper notification. Letters of non-renewal must be specific to the individual faculty member and from an administrator not department chair. It is also unclear whether proper criteria have…
Your Vote is Important!
Active UHPA members at Leeward Community College, Maui Community College, UH-Manoa, and UH-West Oahu who are in the process of voting for new Directors, PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE. Even if it is not a contested race, the candidate needs to have at least 20 votes or 10% of the constituency to be elected. If your candidate is not voted in, your campus will be without representation.
Status of Negotiations as of January 12, 2009
On Monday January 5 a meeting was held with the federal mediator Carol Catanzariti. This initial meeting was designed to discuss what each party desired as outcomes in bargaining.
Election Day Eve Celebration—Make Your Voice Heard—UHPA Members Invited!
UHPA has supported voter registration and candidate forums for the 2008 Election. The final event is at E&O Trading (Ward Centre) on Monday, November 3rd beginning at 7:00 pm.
UHPA Recommends a No Vote on Con Con
The UHPA Board of Directors has taken a position to oppose the convening of a Constitutional Convention.
Primary Election Underway
Voting has begun for walk-in and mail absentee voters. Poll voters can cast their ballot on September 20th. A large number of legislative races will be decided in the primary due to weak or no opposition candidates.
Update Your Contact Email Address
If you currently receive email from us at your hawaii.edu address, UHPA urges you to change your email address that is recorded on our web site. A non-hawaii.edu address will ensure more reliable communication.
Action Needed
You will receive a letter by mail requesting updated contact information to ensure that UHPA can communicate on issues critical to the economic and professional well being of faculty. Please take a few minutes to fill out the information and mail it in the return envelope.
EVoting Is Coming To UHPA!
Board of Director Elections and "sUHPA Tuesday"
