In a recent op-ed, President Carter takes issue with the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based preferential treatment in college admissions. Indicating that FMU will not change its practices, he writes, “If there are students who need a little more help than others because of disadvantages or encumbrances in their lives, this is the school whereContinue reading “Carter Comments on Supreme Court Ruling”
Author Archives: Christine Masters-Wheeler
President’s Message
Greetings AAUP-FM Members, The AAUP-FM has been busy with legislation in the Assembly via the AAUP-SC, the Fall and Spring Fora, issues concerning salary, equity for contingent faculty, the future of the Provost/Dean position in CLA, and a few confidential issues concerning faculty. Bills Aimed at Higher Education All of the pre-filed bills in bothContinue reading “President’s Message”
Hopla Advocates for Statewide Healthcare
AAUP-FM member Deb Hopla has been working hard to improve healthcare in our state. As a board member of the Coalition for Access to Healthcare, she has been lobbying for Senate Bill 553, which allows full practice authority (FPA) for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives. If the policy is adopted, South Carolina would joinContinue reading “Hopla Advocates for Statewide Healthcare”
Join Us for the SC State AAUP Meeting
The AAUP-SC state Conference will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Join us to meet faculty from around the state and to work on pressing issues. This meeting will be hybrid: in person at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg and online. Continental breakfast and lunch are includedContinue reading “Join Us for the SC State AAUP Meeting”
Officers Elected for 2023-2024
During our Spring 2023 chapter meeting, we elected the following members to serve on the executive committee during the upcoming academic year. Congratulations, new officers! Pres. Shawn Smolen-Morton Vice-Pres. Christine Masters-Wheeler Secretary Nathan Flowers Treasurer Kathy McCoy At-large Steven Sims At-large Adam Houle At-large Deb Hopla
Commencement Speech Defends Academic Freedom
During the Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies, Francis Marion President Fred Carter asked attendees to recognize the important role that academic freedom plays in providing high-quality education. Carter’s remarks weigh in on the current political climate that has been increasingly hostile towards the rights of faculty members to determine what they teach. Below we share Dr.Continue reading “Commencement Speech Defends Academic Freedom”
Carter Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
President Luther F. Carter was awarded with an inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award in Shared Governance at the state chapter meeting on October 8. AAUP-SC president, Shawn Smolen-Morton, presented Dr. Carter with the award on behalf of the state chapter and all the higher education faculty of South Carolina. The AAUP-SC Lifetime Achievement Award in SharedContinue reading “Carter Receives Lifetime Achievement Award”
Fall Forum Set for November 17
Francis Marion faculty members are encouraged to attend the 2022 AAUP Fall Forum being held on Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 pm, at the Lowrimore Auditorium. Fall and Spring Forums are open to all members of the FMU faculty, regardless of rank or tenure status. The Fall Forum this year will focus on special activities andContinue reading “Fall Forum Set for November 17”
USC Aiken Awarded for Promoting Equity Week
AAUP-SC awarded two faculty members from AAUP USC-Aiken with the Economic Status and Faculty Welfare Award. Presented at the state chapter meeting on October 8, the award recognizes the AAUP USC Aiken Chapter for their creation and implementation of Equity Week. This annual event raises campus awareness of and organizes action for faculty who doContinue reading “USC Aiken Awarded for Promoting Equity Week”
Francis Marion to Host State Conference on October 8
Join us on October 8, 2022 for the 2022 AAUP-SC State Conference. All are welcome–members as well as non-members. Please RSVP to Shawn Smolen-Morton ([email protected]) by September 26 if you are planning to attend all or part of the conference. The event kicks off at 9:00 am with continental breakfast and chat at the CauthenContinue reading “Francis Marion to Host State Conference on October 8”