Congrès COCAL XI
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En New York 4-6 août 2014 à John Jay College.
La 11e Conférence COCAL (Coalition du personnel enseignant précaire en enseignement supérieur) aura lieu du lundi 4 au mercredi 6 août 2014 sur le campus de John Jay College à New York. Des séances plénières, forums et ateliers traiteront des problèmes rencontrés en enseignement supérieur par les enseignants précaires aux États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique, ainsi que dans le monde entier. Des actions et des solutions possibles seront planifiées.
Congrès COCAL X
Façonner un avenir équitable et démocratique pour l'enseignement supérieur —La marche à suivre
Lundi,août4
9:30-11:00 Registration
11:00-12:30 Lunch & Welcome
1:00-3:15 p.m. Plenary 1
What’s Going on in Higher Education? A Trinational Perspective
• How have contingent academics affected higher education?
• What is the potential power of this group?
• Is an international movement possible or desirable?
• How can it evolve?
• What role should COCAL play?
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30 -5:45 Interest Group Discussions–Part 1 (to be continued on Tuesday.)
Legal (Unemployment Law/Health Insurance/Discrimination Based on Race, Gender and Union Activity)
Students (Undergraduates and Graduates/Tuition/Debt)
Media (Press, Social/TV/Narratives)
Building National Agendas (Unions and Associations)
Bargaining for Equity (Governance/Seniority/Salary/Pensions)
6:00-8:00 Reception
Marte, août 5
The Nuts and Bolts of Contingent Organizing
9:30-11:00 Plenary 2
Inside the Academy: The Cutting Edge
• What has changed since COCAL X in 2012?
• Struggles for equity
• New collaborations
11:00-12:30 Interest Group Discussions—Part 2
Legal (Unemployment Law/Health Insurance/Discrimination Based on Race, Gender and Union Activity)
Students (Undergraduates and Graduates/Tuition/Debt)
Media (Press, Social/TV/Narratives)
Congrès COCAL X
Building National Agendas (Unions and Associations)
Bargaining for Equity (Governance/Seniority/Salary/Pensions)
12:30-1:30 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Plenary 3
Outside the Academy: Lessons from Organizing Contingent Workers in Various Industries
• How have workers gained power?
• What has worked?
• What have been the surprises?
• What’s next?
• How can we network to our mutual advantage?
3:00-5:30 Interest Group Discussions—Part 3
Legal (Unemployment Law/Health Insurance/Discrimination Based on Race, Gender and Union Activity)
Students (Undergraduates and Graduates/Tuition/Debt)
Media (Press, Social/TV/Narratives)
Building National Agendas (Unions and Associations)
Bargaining for Equity (Governance/Seniority/Salary/Pensions)
6:00 -10 p.m. Dinner Boat Cruise around Manhattan
Mercredi, août 6
Going Forward
10:00-1:00 Report Back from Discussion Groups to General Assembly
• Is there a way to consolidate our power tri-nationally? Locally?
• Can we map our strategic directions so as to be useful for everyone?
• What is next?
1:00- 2:00 Lunch
2:30-4:30 Post-Conference Meeting of COCAL Local Organizing Committee and COCAL International Advisory Committee
Informations d’hébergement
Hudson Hotel
Hudson Hotel
356 West 58 St.
(Off 8th Ave –about 3 blocks from John Jay College)
For reservations, call: 702 577-2830 or 800-606-6090
Reservations by web link: https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/special/hudson-coalition-academic
Group Name: COCAL
Group Code: PS0414
(If you have problems contact Rosy Merlino) rosy.merlino@mhg.com
COCAL rooms are two double beds each (the room could accommodate 4 people)
Cost of shared room is $279 + taxes (total $323.65)
A single room may also be booked.
Holiday Inn Midtown
440 West 57 St.
(Between 9th and 10th Avenues, about 4 blocks from John Jay College)
For reservations, call: 212-581-8100 or 800-231-0405
Request group rate for COCAL 2014 Spring Conference group
Code XCO
$229 + taxes (total $266)
2 beds in a room; if you want a single room, you may ask for Denise Mondrey-Bruson.
Hilton Hotel Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
(Between 53rd and-54th Streets on 6th Ave.—John Jay is between 9-10th Avenues. It’s about a l0 block walk, 20-30 minutes.)
A crosstown bus is available on 57th street going west. Metro card machines are in subways.
$229 + taxes (total $266)
For reservations, call: 212 586 7000
Group code: COCAL
For further information , contact Lori Greszczak at 646-210-5409
Hostelling International-New York
Hostelling International
891 Amsterdam Ave
(Between 103rd-104th St. 2 blocks from subway at 103rd St and Broadway. About 40 minutes to take local train to Columbus Circle 59th St. and 8th Ave. and then walk to 10th Ave.)
For reservations, call 212-932-2300
www.hinewyork.org
No special rates for the conference
4-6 bed dormitory $62; 8 bed dormitory $60; 10-12 bed dormitory $57
(Prices are subject to change but are generally pretty steady).
Special rooms (4 person –one queen size bed and a set of bunk beds) =$210; (4 person with one queen, bunk beds and a private bath=$260)
Congrès de la COCAL X
13-15 août 2012
UNAM
(Photo de David Milroy)
À Mexico
Programme du congrès de la Cocal X
Plus d'informations à la page anglaise
Congrès de la COCAL IX
Le Syndicat des chargées et chargés de cours de l’Université Laval (SCCCUL) affilié à la Fédération nationale des
Séance plénière de laCOCAL IX
(PFoto de David Milroy)
enseignantes et enseignants du Québec (FNEEQ-CSN) a été l’hôte du congrès de la Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor(COCAL IX), qui s'est tenu les vendredi 13, samedi 14 et dimanche 15 août 2010, au Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins de l’Université Laval à Québec.
Programme du congrès de la Cocal IX
Résolutions prises lors du congrès de la COCAL IX
Album de photos de Christine Amstutz
Album de photos de David Milroy
Allocutions au congrès:
An Assessment of the State of the Profession (2008-2010)
Nicole Blouin s'adresse au congrès de la COCAL IX
(Photo de David Milroy)
The Current Situation in North America and the Future of Post-secondary Education
Karen Hawley, National Representative, NUPGE
La situation actuelle en Amérique et l’avenir de l’enseignement supérieur: Privatisation rampante et gouvernance universitaire
Puma Freytag, président, SCCCUL, Université Laval
Une solidarité à développer sur tous les plans
Jean Trudelle, President, FNEEQ-CSN
Présentations au congrès de la COCAL IX:
Frank Brooks: The Struggle for Unemployment Benefits in Illinois
Don Eron and Suzanne Hudson: Reflections on the Colorado Instructor Tenure Project
Karen Hawley: Unionization: Progress and Prospects
Leslie Jermyn: Access to Research
Diane Menna: Campaign of Outrage!
Marc Ouellette: Just a Dream, Just a Dream
Tenure Track Access for Contract Academics
David Rives: Adjunct Faculty and Quality of Education
Pour des informations sur les congrès précédents, cliquez sur les liens ci-dessous:
- COCAL VIII à San Diego, 2008
- COCAL VII à Vancouver, 2006
- COCAL VI à Chicago, 2004
- COCAL V à Montreal, 2002
- COCAL IV à San Jose, 2001
- COCAL III à Boston, 1999
- 2e congrès national à New York, 1998
- 1er congrès national à Washington, D.C., 1996