SR0076 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Adjuncts/non-tenure/part-time instructors in institutions of higher education are not treated, respected, nor valued the same as full-time instructors; and

WHEREAS, Adjuncts/non-tenure/part-time instructors in institutions of higher education are not valued the same as full-time instructors but have the same credentials; and

WHEREAS, Adjuncts/non-tenure/part-time instructors in institutions of higher education teach a majority of all courses offered; and

WHEREAS, Adjuncts/non-tenure/part-time instructors in institutions of higher education are expected to teach the same material and are held to the same standards as full-time instructors; and

WHEREAS, Currently, all part-time/contingent/adjunct Illinois public teachers, librarians, counselors, and educational support personnel are not equitably compensated, have no access to health benefits, and lack full and fair pension reporting and accountability; and

WHEREAS, Student learning is directly related to part-time/contingent/adjunct working conditions; it follows that college and university student learning is negatively impacted by the inequities and unfairness embedded in the system of higher education; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge that adjuncts/non-tenure/part-time instructors in institutions of higher education be treated with the same respect, recognition, value, and standards as full-time instructors and no longer be second class citizens within the ranks of higher education professionals as has been the practice within these institutions of higher learning; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we affirm that these professionals, who have the same credentials as the full-time instructors, are being underpaid to do the same job; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we pledge to seek solutions that include, but are not limited to, legislated salary parity, mandated access to health benefits, and full and fair pension reporting and accountability for all part-time/contingent/adjunct Illinois public teachers, librarians, counselors, and educational support personnel; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the Higher Education Council of the Illinois Education Association.