Author Archives: Todd

Per the APA Constitution and Bylaws, the annual APA Executive Board election shall be conducted by March 31 of each year.  The 2015 election is scheduled to run from March 19 – March 31, 2015. The 2015 election will include: … Continue reading →

by Maury Koffman, APA President Look around you. While fully funded health care is a cultural norm at MSU, with no out-of-pocket monthly premium, few places of employment offer the same quality of care and access as bargained by our … Continue reading →

by Nicholas Bourland, APA Vice President What does my contract guarantee?  How do MSU procedures affect me?  Can my supervisor do that? These and countless other questions are asked every day by APA members about the wages, benefits, terms and … Continue reading →

by Elias Lopez, Excecutive Board Member & Community Based Events Ad-Hoc Committee Chairperson Michigan’s cold, icy weather can be a challenge, even for many individuals already accustomed to it at MSU. New students from warmer climates often quickly realize the … Continue reading →

Interview by Laura Wise, APA Executive Board The featured APA Member for this newsletter is Dean Matsudo who is an Operations Coordinator for the East Neighborhood through Residence Education and Housing Services. How long have you been at MSU? In … Continue reading →

by Maury Koffman, APA President The 2014 election cycle is proving once again that voters connected to public education are effective and credible messengers when it comes to pointing out to individuals and entire communities those candidates who are going … Continue reading →