The Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) will sponsor its annual Quality Educational Standards in Teaching (QuEST) Conference October 18th at Clifton High School, 2801 Saint Lo Drive in Baltimore.

Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees (BCFPE) president John Ripley reports that two of the federation’s members, Corporal Elischa M. Bryant and Corporal Gregory D. Miller, both employees in the Baltimore County Department of Corrections, have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In announcing their promotions, Deborah J.

One new aspect of the Evaluation and Promotion language in the 2013-2016 Full-Time Lecturer Collective Bargaining Agreement is that lecturers shall submit an Annual Activity Report to their Department Head every year by October 15th.  This report is a brief document that contains a summary list of classes taught and professional development engaged in during the previous year.  It can also include courses the lecturer would like to teach/develop or other responsibilities he/she would like to take on in the upcoming year.

You can download an Example of an Annual Activity Report.

Lecturers who are uninsured will be eligible to purchase health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplaces beginning on October 1, 2013 -- with plans taking effect as early as January 1, 2014.  You may be able to get financial help to buy insurance.

Federal and State websites:

• The Health Insurance Marketplace Website (healthcare.gov)
• State of Michigan Information page about the Health Insurance Marketplace

Additional guides and FAQs:

• Guide to the New Health Exchanges (New York Times Website)
• A FAQ sheet from AFT about the Affordable Care Act

In July 2013, the State distributed a Social Media Policy for employees of the State of Kansas. Some important points about the policy follow.

Sept 2013 Issue

Strengthen Our University

Fall 2013 Calendar at a Glance

A Tribute to Tim Sensor

Support our World Class Colleagues

US Senate Special Election Oct. 16