The Coalition to Save Westminster Choir College in Princeton just released its latest proposal for saving the world renowned Westminster Choir College - in Princeton. It has proposed that Westminster Choir College spin off from Rider as an independent institution and continue to reside on the Princeton campus property.
This position differs from that taken by the Rider AAUP. The AAUP position opposes the decision made by Dell Omo and the Board of Trustees to move toward separation from Westminster. The Rider AAUP calls for Westminster Choir College to remain in Princeton as part of Rider University.
i would like to offer a compromise means to move forward while maintaining the integrity of these two varying positions.
We all should unite around these demands:
1. Current AAUP contract continues as-is for next 3 years unless AAUP decides to make any concessions it deems reasonable.
2. Rider for now extends for 1 year until spring 2019 WCC in Princeton as part of Rider. That is not a contradiction for the Coalition because it gives them another year to line up the resources.
Students if need be should strike - across both campuses in support of those demands if administration forces a strike or lock out. We should all stay unified around these demands,
Also, for anything the coalition does, any new institution has to recognize the AAUP - its current contract and all current staff. Anyone that leaves on their own accord, fine - they can hire replacements according to the AAUP contract at the beginner new-hire rate
Otherwise they stick with current staff.
The 1 year extension helps all, Rider University. AAUP and the coalition.
It also unites students with faculty with alumni.
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