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| In July of 2020, The University of Akron announced a reduction-in-force-action for 97 full-time faculty. Some of our colleagues were able to retire, but 66 were removed from their positions without cause and with little notice. In the midst of a pandemic, they lost their salaries, their health care, their dependent’s tuition remission, and their careers. They received zero severance pay, had their UA email accounts deleted, lost their tuition benefits, and were forbidden from requesting emeritus status (even though most were tenured, and many had been employees for over 20 years).
As an act of support for our colleagues, Akron-AAUP is establishing a one-time donation fund, the “Akron-AAUP Faculty Care Fund.” Requirements for eligibility for the fund are posted here https://akronaaup.org/eligibility-requirements/. Net funds collected will be equally split among those who are eligible and who opt-in to the program by 5pm, May 31st, 2021.
Please click below to donate*.Questions? Please email Victoria@akronaaup.org. |
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*Please note: donations are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. You should consult your tax, legal and accounting advisor for guidance.