Author Archives: Todd

Do you need help managing your student loan debt?  By Shannon Alston, MEA UniServ Director   If you need assistance managing your student loan debt, you are lucky that you are a member of the APA/MEA/NEA.  As a member, you currently have one year … Continue reading →

This communication serves as notice of the election and candidate nominations.  All nominations must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. February 19, 2021. This year, nominations are required to be submitted via email to both the Nominations and Elections Committee Chair and Assistant to the Chair identified … Continue reading →

By Darius Bradley, Communications Committee Chair  Dear Members,  With the recent change in tax laws, those who typically work in East Lansing are  subject to paying East Lansing city tax. Due to the Covid 19 outbreak this past year, a good number … Continue reading →

By Tonya Jamison, Legislative Committee Chair   Dear APA Members,   Happy New Year! I hope all is well with you and your family.    A new election year is here, and I am encouraging all of you to stay involved and educated. For your … Continue reading →

By Elbony Hawkins, DEI Committee Co-Chair   Kia Hagens (MEA) facilitated an excellent discussion and training session on January 19, 2021. The session “Anti-Bias Training: Moving Dr. King’s message forward in 2020 platform” was engaging, educational and enlightening. The event was well attended, and the audience … Continue reading →

By Darius Bradley, Communications Chair   The MSU APA union has created a new committee in which our members can participate and become engaged. We currently have two Co-Chairs for this group, they are Elbony Hawkins and Jeremy Romel. I have conducted a short … Continue reading →

By John Resotko, Communication Committee Member   What is your job title?  Student Success Initiatives Coordinator Level 12  What area of campus (this refers to the area rep info on the APA website, like, East, South, North, etc.) building and department … Continue reading →

Check all the qualities you believe you possess: You are good at your job & respected by your colleagues People ask for your advice You have a strong sense of justice & clear principles You are responsible You are honest You are … Continue reading →