SIU faculty seeks halt to academic migrants policy
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Faculty Senate urges changes to curb visiting assistant profess ors labeled inkbacks. They propose five year limits for VAPs, discontinue the title except for one to two year fills, and require continuing tenure for most hires while departments monitor needs. They cite low pay and heavy teaching loads as core VAP issues, especially in math and English, where foreign born instructors are common.
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Murphysboro approves animal warden amid concerns
Murphysboro City Council voted 9-1 to hire Charles Davitz as animal control warden under the new enforcement law. The panel also agreed to a $500 monthly contract with the Southern Illinois Humane Society to house impounded animals and moved to bid for a pickup truck after debate over spending.
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Mayor criticizes Murphysboro office closing by newspaper
Murphysboro Mayor Sydney Appleton blasted The Southern Illinoisan for closing its Murphysboro office after 80 years, calling it an about face and a withdrawal of community support. Publisher John Gardner maintained the move saves lease costs and keeps staff commitments. reporters Koplowitz Knol and Florio will relocate to Carbondale with ongoing coverage of Murphysboro and Jackson County.
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Murphysboro OKs Contract For City Fire Police Labor
Murphysboro approves a new contract for police firefighters and laborers by an 8-1-1 vote after an executive session. The pact includes a $60 monthly raise, three weeks vacation after five years, and four weeks after 10 years, shifting from eight and 12 year benchmarks. A Jackson County committee eyes city land for a potential new county jail, with details to be presented at tonight's board meeting.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
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Jackson County
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