The following items reveal a lot about the nature of intellectual
dialog at Mendocino College.
The Mendocino College Eagle and the Controversy of 1996-1997
This interesting matter involved two part-time faculty who
were the faculty advisors of the college newspaper. It is well
documented: See the Mendocino
College Eagle Forum.
The 1998 Spring Award Ceremony
One of our members has been involved in a discussion with
the college administration about his comments (about the MPFA
and related matters) at the 1998 Spring Award Ceremony. The CTA
provided a lawyer to help establish the right of such commentary
at official events.
These reprimands . . . are unlawful for two very significant
reasons: First, the reprimand. . . constitutes an unfair labor
practice . . .and most importantly, constitutes an unlawful abridgment
of ... free speech
