Join the celebration! It's Higher Education Month
Bargaining for Better in Higher Education
Join us Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 PM ET as we dive into the findings of the 2024 Directory of Bargaining Agents and Contracts in Institutions of Higher Education. This important publication, developed by the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions at Hunter College, is a key resource for NEA affiliates.
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Announcing the the NEA 2025 Higher Ed Conference!
The next NEA Higher Ed Conference will be March 14-16 in Philadelphia. The RFP (request for proposals) is open through November 3. Save the date and submit a workshop proposal now!
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In Memory of Valerie Wilk, 1950–2024:
A Champion for Higher Education Workers
As we celebrate National Higher Education Month, we pause to remember our esteemed colleague, Valerie Wilk, who dedicated over two decades of her life to the advancement of higher education at NEA. Val's commitment to justice, fairness, and the rights of workers was at the core of everything she did.
Val had a favorite poem that reflected her approach to life and work. It spoke of those who throw themselves into the tasks at hand, “who do what has to be done, again and again,” and find satisfaction in work that is real and necessary. Her life and legacy mirror these lines—Val embodied a relentless drive to make a difference, whether advocating for farmworkers' rights or uplifting higher education professionals.
From her work in the Peace Corps to her role as a tireless advocate in the labor movement, she touched many lives and left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her.
Val passed away on August 31, 2024, just one day before her planned retirement. Her unwavering dedication to higher education will continue to inspire us as we move forward, remembering her not just for her achievements, but for her passion, heart, and commitment to real, meaningful work.
NEA Higher Education news you may have missed
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The Union Boom in Higher Education!
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Life as a Contingent Faculty Member
In Search of 'Thriving' in Higher Education
The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff
Share Your Higher Ed Pride Online!
Resources
National Council of Higher Education
NCHE is an independent membership organization for all higher education members of the National Education Association who join.
State Cuts to Higher Education Threaten Access and Equity
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shares that a decade since the Great Recession hit, state spending on public colleges and universities remains well below historical levels.
