UUP Cortland Chapter November 2026 Events

Date posted: October 29, 2026

UUP Cortland Chapter Meetings

DateMeetingLocationTime
Monday, 11/2L/M PrepVirtual3:00pm
Monday, 11/9Exec. Board Mt.Prof. Stud. 11663:00pm
Monday, 11/16L/M MeetingMiller 4052:00pm
Monday, 11/16Exec. OfficersVirtual3:00pm

UUP Cortland Chapter Open Houses

DateLocationTime
Tuesday, 11/10Chapter Office, 001 Moffett Center12:00pm – 2:00pm
Wednesday, 11/18Chapter Office,001 Moffett Center9:00am – 11:00am

UUP Cortland Chapter Events

DateEventLocationTimeRSVP
November, 1-20Holiday Food DriveUUP Office,001 Moffett Center and UUP Area Info Reps
Friday, 11/6AFSP Hockey Game FundraiserPark Center Alumni Ice Arena7:00pm
Tuesday, 11/17Cortland Chapter In-person Election Info SessionOld Main Colloquium Room 2202:30pm – 4:00pmRSVP
Friday, 12/11UUP Annual Holiday GatheringPark Center Hall of Fame room4:00pm – 7:00pmRSVP by November 19th

The UUP office will be CLOSED on the following days:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026

Also:

Dear UUP Members:

We welcome articles and letters submitted by UUP members of the SUNY Cortland Community.

Please share your thoughts with us – we want to hear from you!

Opinions expressed in The Cortland Cause are those of the individuals and are neither endorsed by nor represent the views of UUP. Please note: The Cortland Cause will generally not print anonymous submissions.

“We reserve the right to edit submissions for grammar, space limitations, accuracy, etc., and to request changes to submissions, whether prior to or after publication.”

UUP will be finalizing our next issue of The Cortland Cause on Thursday, December 10th
If you are interested in submitting an article, photo, or other piece, please send it to Cortland@uupmail.org and our newsletter editor at Jaclyn.pittsley@cortland.edu no later than 5pm, Thursday, December 3rd.

Please visit https://uuphost.org/cortland/ to see previous issues of our Award-Winning newsletter.

UUP Statwide Upcoming Events

Date posted:

UUP 101 – Who is UUP?
The webinar will be held on:
Wednesday, November 18th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r66DF731aD

Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 4th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm via zoom
Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.

Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register.

Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:
The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (Healthcare/Medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on

Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00pm for part  1   RSVP
Thursday November 19th at 7:00pm for part 2  RSVP  
You can also register online www.uupinfo.org using the calendar

Know Your Benefits:
Please join Doreen Bango, Director of Member Benefits and Services, to learn how to utilize and maximize your negotiated benefits. Also learn about our extensive Members Only voluntary programs and discounted services.
Monday, November 9th 2026, at 12:00pm via Zoom – RSVP

 UUP Member Services Trust (MST):

Invites you to join us for an important and empowering Financial Wellness Webinar: Budgeting, Credit & Debt Management on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 12:00PM.

This free educational session-presented by Gordon Oliver, a financial expert from Cambridge Credit Counseling will provide tools to help you strengthen your financial stability, reduce financial stress, and prepare for changes impacting borrowers.

During this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Practical budgeting strategies to manage monthly expenses and plan for unexpected costs
  • How credit scores work and clear steps to improve or protect your credit
  • Safe, effective debt management options to regain control of finances
  • Holiday Spending Tips

Your financial well-being matters! Take this opportunity to learn new strategies, get answers to important questions, and take meaningful steps toward your financial goals.

Register today! https://forms.gle/kKd4A8axsN4pDsZV8

This webinar is free for UUP members. Log-in information will be emailed to registered participants the day before the webinar.

Please contact Lisa McNeil at lmcneil@uupbenefits.org if you have any questions.

 UUP STATEWIDE OFFICE CLOSED: November 11, November 26, and November 27

UUP Cortland Chapter Elections Info Session

Date posted: October 27, 2026

UUP Cortland Chapter Elections
How do they work?
Who can run?
What are the open positions?
How can I get involved?
Please join Justin Neretich, Chapter President for a
UUP Cortland Chapter Elections
Zoom Presentation
Thursday, October 29, 2026
At 8:30am via ZOOM
Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91782217663?pwd=DkUr8wdTdSbrXQRbB3SySmSpUOcGqB.1

 Meeting ID: 917 8221 7663

Passcode: 814357

AFSP Cortland’s Men’s Hockey Game Fundraiser

Date posted:

UUP
Can you please help UUP support
SUNY Cortland Men’s Hockey Annual Fundraiser Game to Benefit:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Please consider donating to this worthy cause. You can mail your donations to:
United University Professions
SUNY Cortland
001 Moffett Center
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
Or
Donate via PayPal@SUNY Cortland UUP
For in-person donations, stop by the UUP office in Moffett Center during office
Hours or visit the UUP table during the game Friday, November 6th at 7:00pm

UUP Cortland Chapter Events

Date posted:

Cortland Chapter Event Schedule: Oct. 26 – Nov. 6

Meetings:
Monday, October 26, 2026: Executive Officer’s Meeting

Union Matters Campus Equity Week:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. Please RSVP.

Cortland Chapter Election Information Session:
Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 8:30am to 9:30am via ZOOM
Justin Neretich will give a presentation about the Cortland Chapter elections, process and positions that are up for election.

Fundraiser:
Now – November 6, 2026. The Cortland Men’s Hockey Fundraiser Game for Suicide Prevention will take place on Friday, November 6th at 7:00pm. Please help UUP support this worthy cause and donate.  You can drop off your donations to the UUP office or donate via PayPal@SUNY Cortland UUP.  You can also visit the UUP table during the game on Friday.

Upcoming Events:
Food Drive, Holiday Gathering Registration, Cortland Chapter Election in-person presentation.

Union Matters

Date posted: October 26, 2026

UUP Member Event
Union Matters: State of the Union
Topics: Officer Panel Discussion & Campus Equity
October 28th, 2026
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Corey Fireplace Lounge
We will be serving Lunch so please rsvp
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions, please email the office at
Cortland@uupmail.org

 

MetLife Dental Enrollment Deadline

Date posted:

IMPORTANT: MetLife Dental Enrollment Deadline

The deadline to enroll in the MetLife dental plan is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to make this change until September 1, 2027.

To enroll, please visit the UUP website at www.uupinfo.org. The enrollment form is located on the main page.

If you do not have your new 9-digit Benefit Trust Fund ID number, please contact the Benefit Trust Fund at 800-887-3863.

UUP Statewide Webinar

Date posted: October 19, 2026

UUP Members what if one policy could help protect your family, build cash value, and help cover you if you ever need long-term care — with no medical exam and guaranteed acceptance?

Join us for an educational webinar on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00pm where experts from M3 Technology (M3 Technology is an independent agency offering Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company’s products) breaks down a powerful financial planning tool that combines:

✅ Level Premium Universal Life Insurance — your rate locks in at your age when the policy initially becomes effective
✅ Cash Value Accumulation — a savings component that grows alongside your coverage
✅ Chronic Illness / Long-Term Care Protection — access your death benefit while you’re living if you need care
✅ Guaranteed Acceptance — no health questions, no medical exam required

Why this matters:
Long-term care costs are rising fast, and most people don’t realize a single policy can help protect their savings and their future care needs — all without the underwriting hurdles of traditional life or long-term care insurance.

Please register today https://forms.gle/M2AbGfJwNQRbunhF8 to attend the webinar!

L/M Agenda 10-19-2026

Date posted:

Items of Collegiality

  • Wishing everyone a happy Fall, with good health and luck as we approach the second half of the semester!

Old Business

  • UUP reiterates its request for a comprehensive budget report including any report that SUNY Cortland has submitted to State and/or Federal agencies as a part of its reporting requirements.
  • Please share a consolidated operating budget for both FY2025 and FY2026. Reports must include:
    1. Detailed breakdowns of campuswide revenues and expenses (including auxiliary enterprises like housing and bookstores)
    2. Year-over-year deficits or variances
    3. Annual spending on capital projects
    4. Staff and faculty FTE or headcount
    5. Transfers to or from another SUNY campus or SUNY System Administration
    6. Annual debt service (both principal and interest)
    7. Debt service is typically reported in two categories: campus housing (funded by campuses) and educational facilities (funded by the state).

New Business

  • UUP seeks clarification on the Cortland Separation Report
    1. Does this list identify actual separations of employees?
    2. Does the report include employees whose appointments expired and were subsequently re-appointed to new terms?
  • UUP has been asked to reinquire about evaluation criteria and procedure for PRODIG+ fellows
    1. Can we confirm that the goal of the PRODIG+ Program is to support the hiring of Tenure Track Faculty?
    2. By what process does a PRODIG+ Fellow shift from the fellowship to assistant professor on campus?
    3. What are the criteria for such a shift in rank?
  • Changes to the faculty handbook
    1. reminder that changes to the faculty handbook that could impact bargainable terms and conditions should be discussed with UUP before any final changes are made to the handbook.
    2. changes in CTE portfolio requirements: In the comprehensive teaching evaluation system under section four, course materials, this section was removed. UUP is interested in why this change occurred.
      1. UUP seeks to confirm that teaching faculty do not need to utilize Anthology as the tool for CTEs.
      2. Specifically, we seek to confirm that teaching faculty do not need to utilize Anthology CTEs or predetermined questions regardless of whether you are on your third time teaching a course.
  • Issues related to Instructors
    1. Department requirements for research
    2. Criteria for promotion to Assistant Professor

Upcoming Business

TBD

Union Matters – Monday 10-19

Date posted: October 15, 2026

UUP member event
Discover the benefits of the new UUP agreement
A stronger agreement. More for UUP members.
The workshop will cover Compensation, Health Insurance, Working Conditions
and Benefits and Protections
Presentation by
Chris Sielaff, Labor Relations Specialist
Monday, October 19, 2026
11:30am – 1:00pm
Corey Fireplace Lounge
Please RSVP
Snacks will be provided
We look forward to seeing you there
If you have any questions, please email the office
at Cortland@uupmail.org