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Sweeney gives Rutgers ultimatum to reform its governance

Posted on June 20, 2014 by RU1

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – A reorganization of New Jersey’s higher education system quickly became official a year ago, but some details that go along with it are still raising contention. The state Senate pushed for … Continue reading →

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Sweeney gives Rutgers ultimatum to reform its governance

Posted on June 20, 2014 by RU1

By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer, The Record. In the latest salvo in his bid to flex his political muscle at Rutgers, state Senate President Stephen Sweeney issued an ultimatum Thursday, giving the university 90 days to “reform” its governance. “The … Continue reading →

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Rutgers Union Coalition Rallies Governors for Respect

Posted on June 19, 2014 by RU1

With contracts expiring for faculty and staff while unions challenge unfair layoffs, several hundred union members met outside today’s Board of Governors’ meeting to call for fair contracts and respect for workers. Unions represent 20,000 workers in 29 faculty and … Continue reading →

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Bills to Expand Rutgers’ Board of Governors Make Progress in Legislature

Posted on June 13, 2014 by RU1

By Chase Brush Controversial bills to add four governors to board could face state and federal constitutional challenges A controversial endeavor to expand Rutgers University’s board of governors made headway yesterday when two identical bills — one in the assembly, … Continue reading →

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June 19: Rally for Respect

Posted on June 12, 2014 by RU1

Rally outside the Board of Governors Meeting Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM In unity with all Rutgers unionized faculty, staff, and our students! Rally for Respect on Thursday, June 19 at 12 noon at Old Queens, outside Winants … Continue reading →

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Memo questions legality of Rutgers bill

Posted on June 12, 2014 by RU1

By Jonathan Lai, Inquirer Staff Writer A memo issued Wednesday questions the legality of a bill that New Jersey’s Senate president has introduced to expand the number of political appointees to Rutgers University’s main governing board. The bill “may be … Continue reading →

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Bill to add political appointees to Rutgers board may be illegal, Legislature’s attorneys say

Posted on June 12, 2014 by RU1

By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger TRENTON — Legislation that would add four political appointees to the Rutgers University Board of Governors may not stand up in court, the state Legislature’s attorneys said today in a ruling that raises questions about … Continue reading →

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Explainer: How New Master Plans Are Shaping NJ’s Flagship State University

Posted on June 10, 2014 by RU1

By Chase Brush Can ambitious plans transform Rutgers into ‘one of the nation’s great universities?’ Student protests, commencement speaker cancellations, and the return of a Senate president-led political power grab — despite its best efforts, Rutgers University has had a … Continue reading →

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Rutgers boards talk legal options to fight Senate bill

Posted on June 10, 2014 by RU1

By Keith Sargeant NEW BRUNSWICK – Members of Rutgers University’s two boards convened for two hours Monday night in an emergency meeting to discuss the legal implications of a state legislative proposal that would alter the school’s governing structure. Shortly … Continue reading →

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Bill to add political appointees to Rutgers board approved by Senate committee

Posted on June 2, 2014 by RU1

By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger TRENTON — A controversial bill to add more political appointees to Rutgers University’s board of governors advanced in the state Senate today over the strong objections of university officials and the threat of a lawsuit. … Continue reading →

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