![]() Jason L. Blank RIC/AFT President Local 1819 A message from the RIC/AFT President is currently being developed. |
This Chapter, as a professional organization, unites members of the Rhode Island College faculty in a federation for mutual assistance in order to:
Promote and protect an atmosphere and structure of academic freedom for faculty and students in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge and in the acquisition and dissemination of skills.
Provide the best possible conditions for teaching and research. These conditions include workloads, salaries, fringe benefits, and other relevant advantages.
Provide and guarantee appropriate job security for faculty.
Provide and guarantee protection against arbitrary actions, and ensure due process in case of grievances.
Promote maximum faculty participation in decision-making.
Promote the excellence of Rhode Island College and its service to society.
Promote the interests of the faculty, the teaching profession, and higher education in general.
Embody these objectives in a workable Agreement with the Board of Governors for Higher Education in Rhode Island.
RIC/AFT OFFICE INFORMATION:
The RIC/AFT Office is located in Craig-Lee Hall, 2nd floor, Room 229.
Jason L. Blank, RIC/AFT President, available at various hours Monday thru Friday.
Ben Quattrucci, Office Manager, available on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from
AFT Office Phone Number: (401) 456-9842
AFT Office FAX Number: (401) 456-8694