This blog is a communication tool of IUP APSCUF. Local officers, committee chairs, and others will frequently use it to convey especially time-sensitive union news. From time to time, contributions may be solicited from faculty who have information and perspectives of value to the larger community.

While this blog is primarily intended to enhance communication between members of the faculty union, as a broadly accessible space, it also contributes to public perceptions of faculty and the faculty union. APSCUF members are encouraged to register and comment on posts. All contributors are called upon to maintain a professional demeanor. This space may be moderated by the site webmasters and their designees, with the aim of best serve member interests. Editorial decisions of the moderators will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Please abide by the following guidelines.

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  2. commentators should be APSCUF members, validating their status by registering an iup.edu or iupapscuf.org email address;
  3. comments should be constructive, focused on issues of APSCUF interest and relevant to the discussion;
  4. commentators strive to respect diverse viewpoints and to articulate one’s own differences of opinion thoughtfully

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