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2/8/2012: That’s the word from the legislative session. Saul Hubbard in the RG. Looks like the study group will *not* include OUS or UO representation.

2/8/2012: Berdahl’s handout from the city club debate. UO gets half as much per “fundable student” (which apparently means in-state student) as OSU. This does not adjust for the fact their students are in more expensive programs, OSU has extension responsibilities. We do not seem to be giving huge subsidies…

CAMPUS FORUMS: PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Wednesday, February 8, 2012   *3 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom Hosted by the University Senate All members of the university community and public are welcome and encouraged to participate. ROBERT BERDAHL, Interim University President will address the university community regarding the presidential search and other…

2/6/2012: Scott Jaschik in Insidehighered.com: The resolution pushing for disaffiliation set out a number of criticisms of the AAUP, saying that it had “not addressed the concerns of our professionals,” had “failed to coordinate government relations” efforts, had failed to always recognize UUP’s status in collective bargaining at SUNY, had…

<p>th</p> The handout Pres Berdahl discusses is available here, thanks to a helpful reader.

FEMA heads to Lane County; Committee to select next UO President named. News roundup headline from the Oregonian. Up there on the 10 ten headline list with “Starving birds devour parachutist”.

2/2/21012: Dear colleagues, A few months ago I could not have imagined being in this position, and I continue to marvel at life’s twists and turns. I want to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation for the kind welcome and support I have received. As I’ve said, I am…

2/2/2012: That’s the intriguing proposal from some UC students. Eliminate tuition and replace it with a post-graduation income tax. Proposal here, Insidehighered story here: Student Proposal In Brief: UC students would pay no tuition up front to attend a UC campus. UC students would agree to pay 5 percent of…

2/1/2012: I didn’t believe this tip til I checked it out: Lorraine Davis’s “special assistants” now include John Moseley, Frances Dyke, and Don Harris. (Jim Bean is not listed.) And you are wondering why there is no money to pay for start-up for the science hires? Full org chart here…

2/1/2012: Change in Information Services leadership Following much consultation and deliberation, I have decided to make a change in leadership in the University of Oregon’s Information Services (IS) operation. Effective February 1, Susan Hilton and Tony Saxman will assume the roles of co-senior directors for the unit on an interim…

Dear UO Community, Following is an announcement about the presidential search committee that will be released to the media later today. I wanted to share the information with you first. George PernsteinerChancellor, Oregon University System———————————————News ReleaseFebruary 1, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 Chancellor Announces…

1/31/2012: Sam Stites of the ODE has a good story with quotes from several pro-union faculty: “We’re hoping to have the card-check done by the end of the term,” said Deborah Olson, union representative and special education instructor. “We’re actually shooting for a higher number. We want more than 50…

1/31/2012 The website is hard to figure out, no indication who is speaking, but it looks like it will be live at 9:45 today, and you can submit questions here: http://www.opb.org/thinkoutloud/shows/unionizing-university-oregon/ and listen here: http://www.opb.org/listen

1/30/2012: Courtesy of Insidehighered.com, story here: A Springfield professor who shared emails from other faculty leaders with the University of Illinois president’s chief of staff has resigned from the campus senate amid a vote of no confidence by her peers. Tih-Fen Ting, professor in environmental studies on the Springfield campus,…