The union representing Nassau Community College’s full-time faculty
As we are sure you know, since we have talked about it many times during the past several years, New York State is legally mandated to contribute one third of Nassau Community College’s budget. As we are sure you also know, the funding Albany gives to NCC has never actually reached that level. What you…
Donna Hope This is a difficult and complex time at Nassau Community College… We have several major challenges ahead… including two key issues we must address: regaining middle states accreditation and our upcoming contract negotiations, always keeping in mind the importance of protecting shared governance, the ongoing issues of restricted budgets, and the continual threats…
On Tuesday, March 28th, the NCCFT held a forum so that union members could ask questions of those who are running for the executive committee. In addition to Professor David Stern, who is running for Classroom Vice President, four of the incumbents were present: Professor Frank Frisenda, NCCFT President Professor Donna Hope, NCCFT Classroom Vice President Professor Caroline Falconetti, NCCFT…
The Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers (NCCFT), the union representing Nassau Community College’s full-time faculty, enthusiastically endorses Laura Curran in her bid to become the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive. Her commitment to making sure all our county’s students—from kindergarten through college—have access to both quality instruction and the facilities necessary for teaching…
The NCCFT, AFA & Nassau Foundation Present A Comedy Night Fundraiser to Benefit The NEST When: Thursday, April 6th at 7:30 PM Where: Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown $20 tickets* can be purchased from Jean Miller (Jean.Miller@NCC.edu) or the NCCFt office (NCCFT@NCC.edu). *In addition to the price of the ticket—100% of which will go to…
There’s a lot to say about Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Before we say it, however, we urge you, if you have not already done so, to read President Keen’s update on our Middle States progress, which was included as an item for discussion on the Academic Senate’s March 7th agenda. That document provides…
Every year, the NCCFT sends a delegation to Albany to take part in NYSUT’s Higher Ed Lobby Day. It’s an opportunity for us, together with our colleagues from across the state, to meet with New York State legislators about matters of concern that we all share. This year, the NCCFT was represented by: NCCFT Vice…