Fixed Term Faculty At Penn State--A State of Incoherence Veiling a De Facto Policy That Avoids Faculty Engagement in the Adoption of Formal Policy

(Pix (c) Larry Catá Backer 2014) One of the most frustrating forms of engagement at public universities is the increasing tendency towards a...

Welcome, Eric J. Barron, president-elect of Penn State, With Gloss

Today, Eric J. Barron was named the 18th President of Penn State and will assume responsibilities for the presidency on May 12, 2014. Dr. Ba...

Implementing the Affordable Care Act at Penn State, Employer Responsibility and the Part Time Employee; The AAUP Speaks, the IRS Regulations Are Released

(Pix (c) Larry Catá Backer 2014) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) ― also known as the Affordable CareAct or ACA ― is ...