STRS has a rule that on its face, says that for 180 days after you retire, you cannot work for a STRS employer. The reason is that you cannot collect both your STRS Retirement and pay from a STRS employer for those firsts 180 days. It does NOT mean you can’t work. It does mean […]
CollegeBuys is the place to buy software
If you need software for your computer, where do you buy it? Do you know about CollegeBuys? It sells software to Educators at unbelievable discounts. I just renewed my Adobe Creatve Cloud for $19.99 for the year. “CollegeBuys, powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, offers discounts of up to 85 percent on a […]
Unemployment for the SDCCD Adjuncts
SDCCD Adjuncts: Did you file for unemployement? I do it after I get home from my last class since there is a one week waiting period, and I want that week to start. Jim Mahler, from AFT Guild always sends out good reminders to apply. I got my EDD robo call this morning and it […]
Social Security, the WEP and GPO
There are several groups out there that are trying to eliminate the WEP and GPO. One is Social Security Works and another is Social Security Fairness. Both urge them members on a regular basis to contact their elected officials. While you are often asked to sign petitions for variousl causes, writing an email or making […]
City College Academic Senate Faculty Equity plan 2017
San Diego City College’s plan for faculty equity has a lot of potential, but as they say: “Del dicho al hecho, hay mucho trecho.”
Part-time Faculty and the Academic Senate
What the California State Academic Senate thinks should happen and what really happens in Community Colleges for Part-time Faculty.