Petition to END Blanket Non-Renewals at SUNY New Paltz

Blanket non renewals hurt students!

I ask the new paltz president to put themself in the shoes of others and treat others how they would like to be treated.

AFT 2190 UUP retiree

Outrageous

Officer for Contingents, Albany

Fair wages for All !!!

This could be grieveable

dont terminate these people

Let's end this dishonest and unjust practice.

Full restoration of contracts! Invest in our future and keep our universities staffed!

Education is the germ of salvation and economic sustainability. Now is the time to full staff SUNY New Paltz and educate the next generation.

That the notices were sent via certified mail to all term-appointed adjuncts was insane. Not sure if it was a massive mistake or a simple misunderstanding, but it did very much feel like a slap in the face - especially since most department chairs were not aware that the letters being sent - even to adjuncts scheduled to teach for Fall 26. Perhaps the provost didn't understand the CBA (which seems odd), but the disrespect felt was very real - whether it was intended or not. It was quite ridiculous, really.

All teaching faculty deserve respect and fair treatment.

Having received a certified letter telling me that I wasn't invited back to teach despite being on the schedule, I was confused and concerned, and furthermore, this policy was not communicated to department chairs, who believed it was an HR error. We do so much for the university and ought to be treated with respect.

Sigh...

This is a dangerous path to take. Students can lose part or all of their NYS financial aid if they aren't registered for 12 required credits each semester. If a required course is taught by one of these instructors and is not offered due to this policy, this can have dramatic effects on their ability to pay their bill and attend school. Please reconsider this policy.

receiving phone calls from people who received their certified letter and my heart goes out to them. I had no answers for them :(

Grow a pair

In addition to the disrespect, not only were we emailed the Non-Renewal letter, but then sent photocopies of the letter (paper waste!) via registered mail at almost $9 per letter. If I hear complaints about waste and budget from the administration, I would suggest that they engage in some self-reflection.

The certified letters with $9.00 postage locally that went out caused confusion and concern. The tone did not embody an understanding of good organizational leadership. When a committed employee receives communication from management, they expect a personalized and respectful address. The manner of communication was far off the mark of good administration.