'Short-lived victory:' Emporia State takes reinstated professors to court
Emporia State University is asking a Lyon County District Court judge to review and rever
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Emporia State University is asking a Lyon County District Court judge to review and rever
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a nonprofit faculty and academic professional association, sent a letter yesterday strongly urging Emporia State administration to rescind the 33 faculty and staff
Emporia State cut tenured faculty as part of a controversial workforce-management policy. Officials promise a reinvestment of resources, but critics distrust leadership and fear the worst.
The Faculty Senate will hold an open forum on Emporia State’s plan to dismiss employees, including tenured professors, from 3-5 p.m. Friday. The location will be announced Friday morning.
Emporia State University’s proposal for dealing with financial strains identifies reasons the school will use to get rid of tenured professors, including market considerations, enrollment, revenue and employee conduct. Faculty members have concerns.