University Faculty Association
Representing Montana Faculty
Although summer is underway and many faculty are focusing on research projects and renewing courses, the UFA is keenly aware of a growing campaign to undercut our ability to serve you, our members, as well as our students. Over the Read More …
UPDATE: On May 10, 2018, President Paul Haber announced that, “I’m pleased to inform you that the UFA membership has voted to ratify the contract. As usual procedure, our UFA-embossed ballots were sent out Fri 4/27 with a 10-day turnaround, and opened Read More …
This has already been a busy semester, but the Executive Board of the UFA wanted to update you on some of the critical issues that are ongoing on campus. We plan a series of communications this semester as the University Read More …
The University Faculty Association has tried to work with this interim administration to ensure UM could face our difficult budget situation while respecting our obligations to its employees and students. We participated, in full and in good faith, in the Read More …
The UFA wanted to reach out as many of you are now receiving your contracts for the 2017-2018 academic year. Several members have contacted us with questions regarding pay listed in these contracts. Although faculty may have been awarded merit increases Read More …
The University Faculty Association wants to congratulate Seth Bodnar on his appointment as the 18th president of the University of Montana. Throughout his public appearances and during conversations with UFA officials, Mr. Bodnar impressed us with his stated interest in Read More …
We are gratified that the University of Montana and University Faculty Association were able to reach an agreement that ensured all lecturers at UM will be back teaching their important and valued classes this spring. Announced at Faculty Senate on Read More …
This semester will see dramatic changes at UM and your input is critical to making sure the voice of the faculty is heard throughout these important decisions. First, on program prioritization. The committee, Academic Program and Administrative Services Prioritization, will Read More …
The UFA has filed an official grievance against the University of Montana alleging that the administration had violated its own policy by issuing letters earlier this month to lecturers that stated that the university did not intend to rehire them Read More …
Dear UM Faculty, I am writing to update you on what’s been going on with some of our non-tenure track colleagues. This week, lecturers received a letter notifying them that they would not be teaching beyond this fall. Other lecturers have had their Read More …