The newspaper article from the Albany Times Union details the efforts of the State Assembly's Committee on Higher Education. The committee has reviewed college readiness and completion data from SUNY institutions. The committee drew a link between underprepared students and its influence on the workforce and state's economic viability.
Article that discusses members of New York's faculty and professional union rejecting a bid -- endorsed by their leaders -- to split off from the American Association of University Professors.
Discusses a meeting of faculty members from the unions of public colleges from 21 states to launch a campaign to assure the future of higher education. Participants reviewed a set of organizing principles contained in a draft document called "Quality Higher Education for the 21st Century." (Inside Higher Ed, 01/24/11)
Article discusses growing resentment of public employees and union workers. Higher education faculty organizations are meeting to discuss concerns and to review draft of California Faculty Association's, "Quality Higher Education for the 21st Century." http://qualityhighered.wordpress.com/ (Inside Higher Ed, 01/21/11)