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Educated in Scotland and the U.S., I
earned a BA (hons.) degree from Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen, Scotland
(1990) and an MFA in Sculpture from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
(1995). I have received two Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts
Council and have exhibited my sculpture in numerous group and solo exhibits
across the U.S. My work has been reviewed in Art in America, New Art Examiner
and Sculpture magazines.
Before coming to the University of
Akron, I taught in the sculpture department at the University of Texas in Austin
for three years. I am now an Associate Professor of Art at the Myers School of
Art where I have taught 3-D Design and Sculpture since 1998. Currently holding
the position of Sculpture Coordinator, I have served on numerous school
committees. I am also the Vice-President for Programming at Spaces Gallery in
Cleveland.
My first formalized experience with
the Akron - AAUP was as departmental liaison during contract negotiations. I
have served as Secretary for the Executive Committee for two years and have
learned a lot about the complexities of contract implementation. The Akron-AAUP
has set a high standard for shared governance, working to resolve differences
with integrity and common sense while also being prepared to go to arbitration
when it must. I have enjoyed being part of this ethical and strategically canny
team, and would consider it an honor to be elected to serve again.
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I’m an associate professor in the College of Education,
specializing in disability studies and special education. I’ve been actively
involved with faculty governance for years and strongly believe that together we
are able to do more, in all areas of University activities. I’d hope to be a
voice for strengthening the role of the Akron-AAUP in governance.
I would hope to build on and strengthen the role of the
Akron-AAUP in ensuring that members of the bargaining unit (and, to the extent
possible ALL members of the UA community) are treated fairly and that our voice
is heard.
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For Chapter Treasurer |
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Vicki Rostedt holds a B.A. in
Speech, a B.S. in Journalism and a M.B.A. in Marketing from Kent State
University. She is currently taking graduate courses in the College of
Education.
Mrs. Rostedt joined The University
of Akron as an Assistant Professor of Social Science in 1994. She received a
joint appointment in 1998 and became an Associate Professor in Social Science
and Associate Professor in Marketing & Sales in what is now known as Summit
College.
Vicki serves as the lead faculty
for Marketing & Sales. She is also an active member and participant on the
marketing committee for ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs). She currently serves as registrar for the OATYC (Ohio Association of
Two Year Colleges)conference and is a member of Marketing Education
Professionals (MarkED) which is a professional marketing organization for
marketing and business educators .She has also served on the Portage County
United Way allocation committee, and served as a volunteer mentor for Blessings
Inc. a nonprofit organization providing mentoring and funding for unwed mothers,
and the County Clothing Center (CCC) of Ravenna Ohio.. She has an avid interest
in sports marketing and has provided her marketing expertise to OYSAN (Ohio
Youth Soccer Association North), Pinnacle Sports, and The Cleveland
Internationals W& PDL soccer leagues.
Mrs. Rostedt also serves as
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After serving four years (two terms) as Chapter President I
took over the Treasurer's responsibilities from Russ Davis after his retirement
in May, 2007. I am running again for Chapter Treasurer for three reasons:
(1) I want to stay actively involved in chapter operations
throughout the remainder of this first contract cycle (as there is much work yet
to be done),
(2) I have a year of experience as the Chapter
Treasurer,and there is a steep learning curve with respect to several aspects of
the Treasurer's duties, and
(3) my previous experience and background on the Executive
Committee will help facilitate the execution of a number of
responsibilities currently involving the Treasurer - that would be difficult and
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Important Note:
To stand for election to the executive
committee, and to have a vote in these elections you must be a dues-paying
member of the chapter. The links below will be helpful.
In This Section:
Become a
Member of Akron-AAUP
Membership and Dues Payment Election Form
Why I Paid My Dues: An Open Letter To My Colleagues
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