H1434
An Act establishing the public higher education contingent faculty reform pilot program
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Bill overview
This bill creates a pilot program to examine and potentially reform the employment practices of contingent faculty – including adjunct professors and lecturers – at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. The program aims to address concerns about the stability, compensation, and working conditions of these educators. It will investigate best practices and explore potential changes to improve the experience and support for contingent faculty within the state’s higher education system. The ultimate goal is to determine how to create a more equitable and sustainable workforce for these instructors.
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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