Elena Tapia, president of the Connecticut State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors union, (AAUP) assesses the plan put forward by Connecticut State Colleges and University President Mark Ojakian to consolidate Connecticut’s 12 community colleges into one institution, which he says was triggered by state budget cuts, and would result in $28 million in savings and layoffs of 200 educators.
AAUP Union Opposes CT Community College Austerity and Consolidation Plan
Interview with Elena Tapia, president of the Connecticut State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors union(AAUP), conducted by Scott Harris
