From:
        kassia@uoregon.edu
 To:
        kassia@uoregon.edu
 Time:
        Sat, 14 May 2005 13:24:47 -0700 (PDT)
 Subject:
        NTTIF TownHall

 Please distribute - and I apologize if this is a duplicate.

 Town Hall Meeting on Status of Non-Tenure Track Instructional Faculty Set for May 18

 The University of Oregon Committee on the Status of Non-Tenure Track Instructional Faculty (NTTIF) is hosting the second annual Town Hall Meeting on May 18th from 3:00 to
 4:30 in 282 Lillis. The Committee, which is chaired by Kassia Dellabough and consists of both tenured and non-tenure track faculty, will present its draft recommendations regarding
 changes in salary, hiring practices and working conditions for NTTIF, and provide an update on campus-wide initiatives in response to last year's efforts.

 The meeting is open to all NTTIF and other interested members of the university community.  Its purpose is to solicit reactions and advice from NTTIF regarding the Committee's
 proposals so that we may continue integrating feedback in the process of change.

 NTTIF comprise nearly 40 percent of the entire University faculty and approximately 45 percent of the University's instructional faculty.  Given the vital role they play within the
 University, addressing their needs and concerns represents a significant challenge for the entire UO community.  The Town Hall Meeting on May 18 is an opportunity for NTTIF to
 provide input, speak out about their concerns, provide feedback on initiatives and help to shape University policy on their status.

 You are invited to join the NTTIF Blackboard site to participate in ongoing discussions. Please contact rtroxel@uoregon to be added. For general information about NTTIF on campus
 and the committee's work go to http://www.uoregon.edu/~uosenate/dircom/NTTIF.html

 For further information, contact:
 Kassia Dellabaugh at kassia@uoregon.edu, or Richard Troxel at rtroxel@uoregon.edu