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Trailblazing by Team

Most college teachers like to work alone, following the century-old paradigm of teaching. But for those who like to challenge the "norm," team-taught, interdisciplinary courses can be the ideal way to develop rich content and reinvigorate higher education teaching and learning. This issue's Thriving in Academe offers tips for designing and improving the interdisciplinary, multi-educator course.

Non-tenure track faculty at SIUE celebrate win for union representation.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Non-tenure Track Faculty Association activists are joined by Dallas Browne (SIUE Faculty Association steering committee) representing their tenure-line colleagues, as they celebrate their overwhelming union victory. Back row, from left: Browne, Alan Shiller, Kelly Schmickle and Ed Schallert. Front row, from left: Nikki Schmidt, Jacque Wuertenberg, and Renee Fussell.

Inside this Issue:

• Increasing Higher Ed Membership
• Community College Pays Off
• A Pro-Union Vote In Illinois
• What's In It For Me?