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Upcoming Events
Fall General Membership Meeting
Held the fifth week of each academic quarter (except summer). The Fall Term GMM will be held on October 30, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm. Food and beverages will be provided. Please email info@uauoregon.org if you would like to request accommodations.
A live stream for those unable to join us in person is available here. Business will begin at 5:30.
Additional details will be available closer to the event.
Fall Representative Assembly II
Representative Assemblies are for UA Representatives and Stewards. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event, in the Union Hall and on Zoom. Additional details will be available closer to the event. You can Zoom in here!
Instructional Faculty Caucus
Join us! Engage in discussions on teaching, your union, and more. Network with fellow Career and pro tem faculty, and share your opinions with your colleagues and your union leadership! We will gather at the Union Hall. Snacks and beverages provided.
Caucus Meetings & Socials
Some caucuses are social, some are working groups. All are important for building community.
Working Families Caucus
The Working Families Caucus formed in response to concerns about the University of Oregon’s family and parental leave policies, as well as other concerns of working family members, like caregiving. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Working Families Caucus.
Pride Caucus
The UA Pride Caucus aims to foster connection and solidarity among faculty from across campus who care about workplace and social issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Pride Caucus.
Faculty of Color Caucus
The caucus understands its constituency expansively. It is a forum for faculty who care about issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace and off campus. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Faculty of Color Caucus.
Career & Pro Tem Instructor Caucus
This caucus is a forum dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the teaching profession and those who teach on our campus. Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the Career & Pro Tem Instructor Caucus.
International Faculty Caucus
This caucus is an opportunity to connect with other faculty from across campus to discuss topics that will help support your diverse academic experiences. All are welcome—whether you're new to campus or have been here for years! Email Ed Wolf at WOLF@uauoregon.org if you are interested in joining the International Faculty Caucus.
Committees
Standing Committees meet regularly and are always looking for new members. If you are a UA member interested in serving on a committee, email us.
CONTRACT ACTION TEAM
The CAT works to support the Bargaining Team during and in the run-up to bargaining.
GRIEVANCE & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
GCAC helps faculty during the grievance process, and in assessing whether informal processes may lead to a better outcome. GCAC works closely with the VPs for faculty affairs on matters of promotion denial.
FINANCE & BUDGET
The Finance & Budget Committee proposes the annual budget to the Representative Assembly for approval. They ensure United Academics remains a financially viable organization.
POLITICS
The Politics Committee vets endorsements for local and state-wide political office. They also help direct the legislative priorities of the lobbyists of our state affiliates, and maintain relationships with local politicians and university lobbyists.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Communications Committee is the editorial board for the Duck & Cover newsletter, our social media feeds, out-going email communications and press releases. They determine the tone of all of our external communications.
ORGANIZING & MEMBERSHIP
Organinzing & Membership is responsible for building the United Academics community.