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Lunch with your Local
UA leadership meets over lunch to discuss issues as they arise (and sometimes just socialize). You’re invited to join our Zoom lunches! Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.
Weekly Social Hour
Time to get together and socialize with colleagues from across campus. Fall Term Fridays starting at 3:00pm.
Office Hours
Through week nine of Fall Term, United Academics will host drop-in office hours with staff, Vice Presidents, and Chairs. Updates to Winter Term office hour times will be reflected on this page closer to the beginning of the term. Note that some office hours alternate weeks, though you are always welcome to come to any office hour, and we'll make sure to connect you to the right person.
Office Hours with the Chair of Organizing & Membership
Tina Boscha hosts office hours on odd week Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with the Chair of Grievances & Contract Administration
Nathan Whalen hosts office hours on even week Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with the Executive Vice President
Scott Pratt hosts office hours on even week Tuesdays from 2-3pm for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with the Vice President of Instruction
Mike Urbancic hosts office hours on odd week Wednesdays from 10-11am for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with the President
Chris Sinclair hosts office hours on even week Wednesdays from 10-11am for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with UA Staff
Staff members Kristy Hammond, Heather Wolford and/or Dave Cecil host office hours every Wednesdays from 2-4pm for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with the Vice President of Tenure-Track
David Luebke hosts office hours on odd week Thursdays from 10-11am for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
Office Hours with the Vice President of Research
Christina Karns hosts office hours on even week Thursdays from 10-11am for the Fall Term. Pop in to say hello or to ask questions!
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. This year the CAT is combined with the Organizing & Membership Committee to form OMCAT.
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 (currently combined with the CAT to form OMCAT) is responsible for building the United Academics community.
Caucus Meetings & Socials
Some caucuses are social, some are working groups. All are important for building community.
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Winter Term
Working Families Caucus Meeting
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 childcare. Details about the next meetup for Winter Term will be posted when available.
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Winter Term
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. Details about the next meetup for Winter Term will be posted when available.
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WINTER TERM
Faculty of Color Caucus Meeting
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. Details about the next meetup for Winter Term will be posted when available.
Representative Assembly Meetings
Representative Assemblies are twice-quarterly meetings of UA Representatives and Stewards. If you are a UA member who is interested as serving as a rep or steward, email us!
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Winter 2021 Representative Assembly I
Representative Assemblies are for UA Representatives and Stewards. They occur during Week 3 and Week 7 of each quarter. More details will be availible closer to the event.
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Winter 2021 Rep Assembly II
Representative Assemblies are for UA Representatives and Stewards. They occur during Week 3 and Week 7 of each quarter. More details will be availible closer to the event.
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Spring 2021 Representative Assembly I
Representative Assemblies are for UA Representatives and Stewards. They occur during Week 3 and Week 7 of each quarter. More details will be availible closer to the event.
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Spring 2021 Rep Assembly II
Representative Assemblies are for UA Representatives and Stewards. They occur during Week 3 and Week 7 of each quarter. More details will be availible closer to the event.
General Membership Meetings
General Membership Meetings, held once per quarter, are a key way to stay up-to-date on the latest issues and action items facing your faculty union. They are also a great way to get to know colleagues from across campus.
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Fall 2020 General Membership Meeting
Held the second week of each academic quarter (except summer). A recording of the meeting can be found here.
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Winter 2021 General Membership Meeting
Held the second week of each academic quarter (except summer). An agenda and details will appear here closer to the meeting.
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Spring 2021 General Membership Meeting
Held the second week of each academic quarter (except summer). An agenda and details will appear here closer to the meeting.