University Faculty Association
Representing Montana Faculty
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 …
Dear UFA Members, We wanted to give you an update regarding some of the many things that are going on campus thus far this summer that have important implications for faculty and the broader campus. Clearly, it is a challenging budget environment Read More …
We have heard from many faculty colleagues about your uneasiness with the speed and direction of the Academic Programs and Administrative Services Prioritization (APASP) process and wanted to bring you up to speed. First, we have heard from some people Read More …
In a legislative session not scant on good news, it could be worse than what went down earlier today. Eric Feaver, who heads up our state side parent union with which we are affiliated, the MEA-MFT, sent this out earlier today. Read More …
The UFA has kicked off an initiative to reinvigorate the Unit Rep Council. The Council is composed of representatives from all university programs and units. Our current number is close to 40. The primary role of the Council is to Read More …
Per our Constitution (Article VII), we hereby issue a call for nominations from among our current membership for the upcoming election. Please send nominations to Darla Carothers (darla.carothers@mso.umt.edu) by March 28 at noon. The Executive Board is responsible for forming Read More …
Throughout the week of Feb. 27-March 3 the Strategic Planning Committee has set up a display in the University Center and is asking faculty to offer their feedback on prospective directions. President Sheila Stearns put out a statement last month Read More …
The UFA will be hosting a meeting for NTT faculty on Tuesday, February 28 from noon – 1 pm in CHCB 229. Please join us and let us know your concerns. As we enter into the CBA bargaining process this Spring, Read More …
Please make an effort to come to the all faculty meeting on Tuesday February 21 from 4:00-5:30 in UC 331. This is not just another meeting. What we decide has significant implications for the future shape and quality of the University Read More …