| What are the costs and benefits of collective bargaining to our students? |
| We knew you would ask this question because you're an accomplished and caring teacher. Students are central to our careers; they come first in our professional priorities. Will collective bargaining raise tuition? Not likely. Our sister institutions have been able to address a whole range of issues while operating in the same fiscal environment as our University -- and keeping tuition increases within the same ranges as we have here. Will student learning be affected by a strike? Not likely. Click here for more information. How can collective bargaining benefit students? Student learning conditions is linked to our working conditions. Faculty with a collective voice can better serve student interests by lending our voice to theirs to improve the University's learning environment. For students in Education, the IEA may be a familiar name. The IEA maintains a student chapter at ISU to assist in the professional development of future teachers. The Student Education Association is the largest organization on campus. |