The 2021-2023 DGCE Contract expires on December 31, 2023. The union will be engaged in negotiations for a 2024-2026 successor contract in the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

| DGCE BARGAINING PLATFORM |

The DGCE Bargaining Platform was developed from engagement with members across the nine state universities through member focus groups, a member survey, and chapter boards/committee input. It represents the key values of equal compensation for equal work, ensuring the educational integrity of all programs across our campuses, and of making sure that the long-term dedication of faculty to students, programs, and the university is recognized.

DGCE Member Survey Report

DGCE Bargaining Platform

| NEGOTIATION SESSIONS |

Negotiation sessions will be posted here, along with sign-ups to be a silent bargaining representative. Additionally, you can find any follow-up communications about the sessions posted shortly after the conclusion of the session.

Date/Location	Silent Rep Sign-Up	Update
October 23, 3:00-4:30 (Zoom)	SIGN UP LINK	Member Update
November 15, 1:00-3:00 (Zoom)	SIGN UP LINK	Member Update
December 5, 10:00-1:00 (Worcester)	SIGN UP LINK	Member Update
December 18, 9:30-12:00 (Zoom)	SIGN UP LINK	Member Update
December 29, 9:30-12:00 (Zoom)	SIGN UP LINK	Member Update
January 18, 12:00-3:00 (Worcester)	SIGN UP LINK
TBD

| PROPOSALS |

GROUND RULES

Ground Rules (Agreed to on October 23, 2023)

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UNION PROPOSALS

• Pay Parity Proposals – On table 11.15.23
• Course & Program Integrity Proposals – On the table 12.18.23
• Scheduling & Workload Proposals – On the table 12.18.23
• Rank Proposals – On the table 12.18.23
• DGCE Chair – On the table 12.29.23

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MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS

• BHE-COP Proposals – On table 12.5.23
• BHE-COP Online Instruction Observation Form Proposals – On the table 12.18.23
• BHE-COP Emergency Notification Opt-Out – On the table 12.29.23
• BHE-COP Financial Proposal – On the table 12.29.23

| DGCE BARGAINING COMMITTEE |

• Erika Briesacher (Worcester), Chair
• Julie Frechette (Worcester, Alternate)
• Jenna Mendell (Bridgewater), Vice Chair
• Jennifer Hartsfield (Bridgewater, Alternate)
• Aruna Krishnamurthy (Fitchburg)
• Michael Stassen (Fitchburg, Alternate)
• Jerusha Nelson-Peterman (Framingham)
• Luis Rosero (Framingham, Alternate)
• Patti Seitz (MassArt)
• Katie Riel (MassArt, Alternate)
• Marianne Young (MCLA)
• Hannah Haynes (MCLA, Alternate)
• Caleb Pendygraft (Mass Maritime)
• Mike Gutierrez (Mass Maritime, Alternate)
• Joanna Gonsalves (Salem)
• Chris Masi (Westfield)
• Margot Hennessey (Westfield, Alternate)
• Maria Hegbloom (MSCA President)
• Bret Seferian (MTA Field Representative)

| MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE |

• Elizabeth Sullivan, Lead Negotiator, Rubin and Rudman LLP
• Vincent Pedone, Executive Director State Universities Council of Presidents
• Christopher Grimaldi, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Higher Education
• Roberta Kyle, Associate Vice President for Continuing Education and Dean of Graduate Studies, Worcester State University
• David Crane, Dean of College of Continuing Studies, Bridgewater State University
• Barbara Layne, Dean of School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Salem State University
• Mary Beth McKenzie, Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration, Fitchburg State University
• Daniel Forster, Enrollment Management, Westfield State University
• Lynette Bond, Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Camellia Sousa, Associate Dean of Graduate, Professional and Continuing Education, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
• Becky Copper-Glenz, Dean of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education, Fitchburg State University
• Marilyn Cleary, Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education, Framingham State University