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Minutes from union executive meeting 5-22-20

Meeting: Berklee Faculty Union Executive Committee

Date: May 22, 2020 at 1:00p, via teleconference

In Attendance: Will Silvio, David Scott, Andrew Shryock, Elizabeth Seitz, Wendy Rolfe, Prince Charles Alexander, Michael Abraham, Peg Codding, Marti Epstein, Paul Masters, Denise Pons- Leone, Alicia Bower, Michael Johnson, Stephanie Reich, Nicholas Urie, Vanessa Morris, Mike Scott, Haidee Morris

Call to order 1:02p.

1. Proposal to College

SILVIO summarized meeting with Larry Simpson on May 21: College is deeply concerned and expects faculty to do their part.

SILVIO introduced potential Union response to College proposal to “pause” financial articles in contract. 

Discussion followed, including discussion of course enrollment minimums, maximums, and over-population; benefits eligibility and subsidy; revenue projections.

MOTION: “Accept Union response to College proposal, with additions to be furnished by Wendy Rolfe.” (MASTERS)

SECOND: (CODDING)

VOTE:unanimous

Meeting adjourned 2:20p.