A Publication of the UNL Chapter of AAUP
My original New Years resolution was to continue to live rent-free in Rodney Bennett’s mind. But seeing as how he has given his traditional one week’s notice, there is clearly no need. However, I would like to take this space… Read moreNew Years Resolutions with the AAUP- Pt 2
As a rule, I don’t make New Years resolutions. But I will make an exception for 2026. The work of reclaiming shared governance and academic freedom at UNL is far from done. My first resolution, continue to pay attention to… Read moreNew Years Resolutions with the AAUP- Pt1
I started this post in October, and I have been waiting for the right time to post it. After meeting this week with a couple of Vice Chancellors who stated they believe that the BOR can cut whatever program they… Read moreCassandra & the Canary in the Coalmine
While I’m sure we’ll be posting hot takes and icy shade from Friday’s BOR meeting, right now, I want to thank everyone who fought the good fight with AAUP and the four departments. I want to thank all of the… Read moreThank You
If you missed Wednesday’s Second Line procession, you missed something special. Greg Simon, the UNL AAUP Chapter Secretary, resident keeper of the calm energy, and Associate Professor of Composition, led the procession with his jazz students. It reminded me why… Read moreSecond Line & Solidarity
With the NU Board of Regents meeting on Friday, December 5th, this week is the final exam of AAUP organizing. The boss battle, if you will. Whatever metaphor you use, it is time to step up and show up in… Read moreGo Time!
Did you notice in Chancellor Bennett’s email on Monday afternoon about his recommendations for program cuts that the language used seems to have shifted dramatically from tightening the belt to justifying the cuts based on performance? Is that perhaps because… Read moreNo Real Metrics, Only Vibes
Around here at the Bugeater, we believe in transparency. While we wait interminably for things like the full metrics data, the APC recommendations, or really any crumb at all from the administration, we would like to share the recommendations that… Read moreUNL Grad Council Vote
Tomorrow, UNL’s AAUP chapter will host a press conference on an independent financial report conducted by Bonnie Fox Garrity, Professor of Business at D’Youville University. Below is the press release about this event. We will follow up with a release… Read moreNational AAUP Provides Independent Financial Report
Join the UNL-AAUP “Stop the Cuts” Rally and Petition Drive! When: Saturday, October 25 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.Where: Nebraska Union Plaza, University of Nebraska–Lincoln The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) invites the public… Read moreStop the Cuts Rally!
