by P.D. Lesko

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY and a new union representing 310 of the university's part-time faculty members have agreed on a three-year contract that both sides agree, "will enhance the position of adjunct faculty at Roosevelt University. The Roosevelt Adjunct Faculty Organization (RAFO) won an election conducted among part-time faculty in March 2000. The two sides have been negotiating since last September.

"Adjunct faculty members are critical to the mission and success of Roosevelt University," said Vinton Thompson, External Relations acting provost. "This collective bargaining agreement recognizes their contributions and sets the stage for a university culture in which adjunct faculty members play an even more vital and visible role in accomplishing our educational mission. Both sides can take pride in this accomplishment."

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