University Faculty Association
Representing Montana Faculty
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 …
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 …
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 following is a statement released by UFA President Paul Haber: Dear Faculty, The Ask: Please do what you can to attend, and encourage others to attend, an all faculty meeting Tuesday February 21 from 4:00-5:30 in CHCB 131 (Clapp Building). Read More …
We wanted to make sure all faculty were aware of the University of Montana’s current position on the executive order signed by President Trump that imposes restrictions on multiple groups of refugees and travelers. On January 30th, President Sheila Stearns Read More …