Welcome to the website for the Rhode Island College Adjunct Faculty Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers. We hope these pages will give you a good sense of who we are and how we support part-time faculty at RIC.

Click MORE for the latest information on the move to 55 Farmington Ave. (picture courtesy of Google Maps)

An open letter to PJDS Board of Directors from alumni

Matzah, teachers, and labor unions (On the Perelman Jewish Day School Decision) –
Blog by Aryeh Cohen

Perelman Jewish Day School teachers are fighting to retain union representation.

Local 3782 Contract - PDF Download

Contract Extension - PDF Download

2015 Memorandum of Understanding - PDF Download

Updated 2013-2017 Salary Guides - PDF Download

Tax Freeze Fact Sheet

Michele Cheung, longtime PATFA member and grievance officer, just returned from the April 11-13 American Federation of Teachers’ higher education conference in Baltimore. Here are her observations:

PATFA members participating in the Annual Meeting on May 16 approved early steps toward creation of a faculty development fund for PATFA adjuncts.

And outgoing president Michael Burke stressed the need for even greater visibility for PATFA and all adjuncts working in the University of Maine System.

Teacher Assistance Plan

Student Engagement Observation

Teacher Assistance Plan - Flow Chart #1

Teacher Assistance Plan - Flow Chart #2