Moraine Valley Community College employees 69% non-tenure track contingent faculty; these teachers, who are responsible for the first steps in our community's higher education, should not be treated as disposable resources. Because they are at-will employees, they can be fired at any time for any reason - including no reason at all. This stifles the academic freedom necessary for an evolving society. The use of a mostly contingent workforce hurts education and exploits people who have dedicated their lives to teaching.

More facts at: http://www.aaup.org/issues/contingency/background-facts

By signing this petition you are raising awareness of an exploitative practice that stifles academic freedom; you are saying, "Yes, we can be better."