Board Nominations
It is time to renew the DFA board. In accordance with DFA bylaws, a nominating committee has selected a slate of candidates to fill DFA board positions as listed below with the following code: C – continuing; R – renewing…
DFA Board Endorses Executive Council Special Committee on the November 18th Incident Resolutions
The Board of the Davis Faculty Association endorses the resolutions passed by the Special Committee of the Executive Council of the Davis Academic Senate in favor of the resignations of Chancellor Katehi, Vice Chancellor John Meyer, and Vice Chancellor Fred…
Request that the “Davis Dozen” be an Executive Council agenda item
Dear Chair Bisson: The board of the Davis Faculty Association formally requests that the matter of the so-called “Davis Dozen” be considered as an agenda item by the Executive Council of the Faculty Senate. Specifically, we would like the Executive…
Rally on April 5, 2pm, in support of faculty and students facing charges due to US Bank blockade
Tomorrow, Thursday April 5 at 2pm, there will be a rally on the MU Patio in support of those being prosecuted for participating in the blockade of the US Bank. Among those charged is one of our faculty colleagues, Joshua…
Dear President Yudof: Reliance on outside groups risks student and faculty rights to speak freely and responsibly
Dear President Yudof: The Davis Faculty Association shares your concerns with regard to hateful speech and the intimidation of minority groups at the University. However, we are troubled by some aspects of your recent letter to the University concerning an…
Letter to Senate Chair Bisson from DFA Chair Shershow
Earlier, DFA Chair Scott Shershow sent a letter to Provost Hexter and Vice Chancellor Meyer to raise objections to the “Demonstration Management Principles and Policies.” In their response, Provost Hexter and Vice Chancellor Meyer assured the DFA that leadership of…
Petition in Opposition to Retroactive Legal Measures Against Student Demonstrators
UC Davis Faculty who support the following petition concerning retroactive legal measures taken against student protesters should forward their name and title to petition@cucfa.org. All supporters of the protestors may be interested in adding your name to the petition at…
Union authorization cards signed by majority of faculty at University of Oregon
The American Association of University Professors — with which several UC Faculty Association chapters have a negotiated relationship, although the DFA does not — has been working to unionize the faculty at the University of Oregon. The AAUP has announced…
Provost Hexter and Vice Chancellor Meyer respond to DFA Chair Shershow
Provost Hexter and Vice Chancellor Meyer responded to DFA Chair Shershow’s letter to them regarding their message to the UC Davis community “Demonstration Management Principles and Policies” (see previous post). Their response is below: Dear Chair Shershow, We appreciate this…
Letter from DFA Chair Scott Shershow to Provost Hexter and Vice Chancellor Meyer
Dear Provost Hexter and Vice Chancellor Meyer: I write on behalf of the Davis Faculty Association in consultation with its board to raise several serious objections to the “Demonstration Management Principles and Policies” outlined in your email to the UC…