An Act promoting an adjunct bill of rights
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act promoting an adjunct bill of rights,’ aims to improve the working conditions and benefits for part-time and adjunct faculty members at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish certain rights and protections for these instructors, addressing issues related to their employment and compensation. The legislation is intended to create a more equitable and supportive environment for adjunct faculty within the state’s higher education system.
Key provisions
- Establishes minimum notice requirements for course cancellations.
- Requires institutions to provide a list of courses for which they are hiring adjuncts.
- Ensures adjunct faculty have access to professional development opportunities.
- Promotes fair compensation and benefits for adjunct instructors.
- Addresses issues related to workload and course scheduling.
- Requires institutions to provide information about student evaluations.
- Creates a process for adjunct faculty to raise concerns and seek resolution.
- Mandates institutions to provide a written explanation for decisions regarding adjunct faculty employment.
Who is affected
- Part-time and adjunct faculty members
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Students at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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