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Dr. Julie Campbell
No full textDr. Julie D. Campbell is Professor of English and Coordinator of the Premodern Global Studies Minor at Eastern Illinois University. She is a co-editor of Early Modern Women: An Interdisciplinary Journal. Her research focuses on early modern women and their transnational contexts.
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Analyzing the Upward Trend in Academic Unionization: Drivers and Influences
Get PDFOver the last decade, the discourse on collective bargaining has evolved, shaped by the multifaceted challenges confronting contemporary higher education, including shifts in public perception and financial constraints. This article delves into the dynamic landscape of academic labor, highlighting its impact on tenured faculty, contingent faculty, and graduate students. The analysis encompasses the historical context of unionization, the transformation of academic labor structures, and present-day factors such as dissatisfaction with higher education, legislative mandates, and threats to academic freedom. The examination of recent legislative efforts in Florida, the article illustrates an ongoing trend and emphasizes the need for meaningful dialogues about the sustainability of higher education institutions nationwide. Amid society\u27s ongoing scrutiny of the value and purpose of higher education, the potential for an upswing in union activity prompts a critical examination of collective bargaining\u27s effectiveness in reinforcing academic freedom, ensuring fair workplace procedures, and securing the stability of the academic profession
February 20, 2024
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Speaker: Assistant Professor Nora Heist, chair of Gen Ed committe
The United Nations and Public Perceptions of Democratization
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