AAUP-UC Contract Extended Thru December 21

The current Utica College — AAUP-UC Collective Bargaining Agreement has been extended thru December 21, 2015 as negotiations continue to move forward. 

If raises/increases are negotiated into our new contract, we anticipate they will be retroactive to the original end date of the CBA, as has been the case in previous negotiations.

For your reference, the current CBA can be found here.

If you have any questions or concerns about negotiations, or any workplace issue, please don’t hesitate to contact the AAUP-UC president, Paul J. MacArthur.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of the AAUP-UC.


Reserve Your Seat for the AAUP-UC Holiday Party!

Reserve Your Seat for the AAUP-UC Holiday Party Today!

Where: The Fort Schuyler Club 254 Genesee St., Utica
When: Friday, December 4, 6:30pm -11:00pm

6:30pm – 8pm: Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar
8pm – 9pm: Dinner with Wine and Door Prizes
9pm — 11pm: Music, Dancing, Cash Bar

Live music provided by Maria DeSantis Band (AFM Local 78).

To guarantee your spot, submit your reservation with payment ($25 per person) no later than Wednesday, December 2nd! You may make your reservation with either Dan Kurtz (via campus mail, or in person at his office right across from the mailroom) or Leonore Fleming (via campus mail or stop by her office at 245 White Hall). Please make checks payable to AAUP-UC.

If you wish to donate a door prize, please contact Leonore Fleming  or drop by her office (245 White Hall) no later than December 2nd.

We hope to see you there!

AAUP holiday party Flyer



AAUP-UC Contract Extended Thru November 18

The current Utica College — AAUP-UC Collective Bargaining Agreement has been extended thru November 18, 2015 as negotiations continue through the fall.

If raises/increases are negotiated into our new contract, we anticipate they will be retroactive to the original end date of the CBA, as has been the case in previous negotiations. We cannot, however, guarantee that this will happen.

For your reference, the current CBA can be found here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the AAUP-UC president, Paul J. MacArthur.


AAUP-UC Hearing Committee

In addition to the grievance officer, AAUP-UC Bargaining Unit members can contact the AAUP-UC Hearing Committee with issues or questions related to academic freedom or due process as explained below. For full details, see section 7.2 of the Utica College – AAUP-UC CBA.

The AAUP-UC Hearing Committee shall, upon written request of the affected bargaining unit member, review any case in which

  1. such member alleges a violation of academic freedom regarding such member
  2. such member alleges that the procedures for renewal or non-renewal of appointment, tenure, or promotion employed by the FAC, the Provost or the President of the College were inconsistent with the provisions of the Utica College – AAUP-UC CBA
  3. such member alleges that the procedures for recommendation of sabbaticals by the FRC were inconsistent with the provisions of the Utica College – AAUP-UC CBA
  4. such member, if tenured or having continuous appointment, wishes to appeal his or her dismissal for adequate cause as provided in section 11.1 of the Utica College – AAUP-UC CBA

In the case of alleged procedural inconsistencies as provided in clauses 2 or 3, the Hearing Committee shall not consider the merits of the matter but shall consider only whether or not there was a violation of procedure.

The members of the Hearing Committee and their contact information is listed below:

 AAUP-UC Hearing Committee Members


Reminder: AAUP-UC General Membership Meeting this Wednesday, September 9 at 4:30pm

This is a reminder that we will have our first AAUP-UC general membership meeting of the 2015 fall semester this Wednesday, September 9, at 4:30pm in the Newman Center. 

This membership meeting is open to active (i.e. dues paying) AAUP-UC members. We will be discussing a number of important items, including the status of negotiations.

Refreshments (pizza & non-alcoholic beverages) will be available and this will also be a great chance to chat and unwind with your colleagues.

Hope to see you there!



AAUP-UC General Membership Meeting On Wednesday, September 9 at 4:30pm

We will have our first AAUP-UC general membership meeting of the 2015 fall semester on Wednesday, September 9, at 4:30pm in the Newman Center.

We realize the meeting is late in the day, but please make every effort to attend as we will be discussing a number of important items, including the status of negotiations.

If you have items you would like to see on the agenda, please contact Paul MacArthur. Refreshments (pizza & non-alcoholic beverages) will be available and this will also be a great chance to chat and unwind with your colleagues.


AAUP-UC Contract Extended Thru October 16th

The current Utica College — AAUP-UC Collective Bargaining Agreement has been extended thru October 16, 2015 as negotiations continue through the fall.

If you are due a base salary increase for a favorable Professional Development evaluation (see 8.14 of the CBA) and/or promotion (see 18.2 of the CBA), such increase(s) should already be reflected in the paychecks you receive in August.

If raises/increases are negotiated into our new contract, we anticipate they will be retroactive to the original end date of the CBA, as has been the case in previous negotiations. We cannot, however, guarantee that this will happen.

For your reference, the current CBA can be found here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the AAUP-UC president, Paul J. MacArthur.