WASHINGTON, DC — Howard University made headlines once again as teaching staff and adjunct faculty threatened to walk off of the job on the grounds of inadequate pay and other unfair labor practices. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500 represents over 150 non-tenure-track professors and 200 adjunct faculty. They are “among the lowest-paid … Continue reading
Attention all writers, photographers, and graphic designers…we’ve extended our application deadline! The Spartan Echo is accepting applications now for all editor positions. Student editors will serve during the fall 2017 semester and may receive a performance grant for their service. Amounts vary by position and funding availability. Some work–done from home–will be necessary during the summer break to prepare … Continue reading
In this installment of the Spartan Report, Norfolk State University takes a look at election analyses, employee raises, and new digital signage on campus. Briana Hudnall, a graduating senior from mass communications, brings this report from NSU’s Office of Communications and Marketing. Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officials with a private school for children with special needs in Philadelphia say they’re ceasing operations at the school’s residential treatment program after a 17-year-old student died earlier this month in an altercation with staff. A spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services said Monday they’ve ordered Wordsworth Academy’s residential treatment … Continue reading
Appointments to meet with President Moore can be requested by completing the APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM 2015-2016 form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BLH9CZY. Identify at least two (2) dates and times at least three (3) business days in advance of your preferred date and time. The request will be forwarded to the President’s Office for review and scheduling. Reasonable … Continue reading
Our application deadline has been extended until Nov. 13. It’s time to build your resume by working in an award-winning organization and producing product that can be used as work samples when applying for almost any position that requires communication ability. The Spartan Echo, Norfolk State University’s nationally award-winning student newspaper, is accepting applications now … Continue reading
Mark your calendars! Faculty and staff of Norfolk State University are invited to join President Eddie N. Moore, Jr. for Brown Bag Lunch Discussions each month this summer. Bring your lunch to the Faculty/Staff Cafeteria on the following Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. June 10 July 8 August 12 Let the President’s … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dressed in red and raising signs into the air, thousands of teachers filled a downtown Los Angeles park Thursday to demand higher wages and smaller class sizes amid stalled contract negotiations. “Everybody in this country is watching this struggle,” said Joshua Pechthalt, president of the California Federation of Teachers. “It’s a … Continue reading
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