COD Faculty Association announces Spirit Week, May 13-17

Glen Ellyn, Ill – The College of DuPage Faculty Association (CODFA) will hold a series of events the week of May 13-17 to emphasize the strength and unity of the college’s full-time faculty. CODFA is currently in negotiations with the college administration for a new contract, with the old contract set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on August 13, 2019 – the day before faculty return for  fall semester.

On Tuesday, May 14, faculty will gather at 2:15 p.m. in the Student Services Center “living room” and walk through campus buildings wearing red to honor the strength of our association and to support our own negotiations team. This represents the national “Red for Ed” movement which calls for improved support for public school students and educators.

At the College of DuPage Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. in SSC 2200, faculty will turn out in a show of unity to demonstrate to the trustees that we are united for a good contract that is settled by the time the 2019 fall semester starts.

At COD’s annual commencement ceremony on Friday evening, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the PE Center, faculty will wear red carnations with their academic regalia to underscore their concern for successful contract negotiations.

Several other events during the week will not be public but will further develop faculty involvement and communication within the association regarding the negotiations process.

CODFA Vice President Jackie McGrath, a seasoned organizer, stated “COD faculty care about moving our college forward and we are prepared to raise our voices to advocate for our students and for ourselves.”

McGrath added, “COD faculty are proud to work at an open access public community college, teaching students with a variety of preparation and diverse backgrounds, and we want the best for all of our students. That’s why we believe it is time for a fair contract.”

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The 135,000 member Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA) is the state’s largest education employee’s organization. IEA represents preK-12 teachers outside of the city of Chicago and education support staff, higher education faculty, retired education employees and students preparing to become teachers, statewide.

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