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Welcome to PTFA

The Part-Time Faculty Association

at Linn-Benton Community College

Important PT Faculty Benefits Information

Fall 2025

Open Enrollment for Part-Time Faculty Health Insurance began on September 1st, 2025 and runs through October 15th, 2025. Coverage begins on October 1st and you will be back covered even if your enrollment is between October 1st - 15th. Contact Diana Ward for further questions.

Diana Ward

Phone: (541) 917-4424

Email: wardd@linnbenton.edu

To see Diana's email with more details, click here.

Need Help with PT Faculty Timesheets?

There is some useful information on our Documents & Info page. There is a video with instructions and written instructions available.

You can also check out PTFA Secretary Heather's detailed email regarding reporting Fall 2024 Inservice and Workshop Hours here.

The Miranda Fund

In memory of Miranda Dudzik, Part-Time Faculty member of the Biology Department and president of the Part-Time Faculty Association. Miranda was a passionate teacher to her students and an invaluable resource to her colleagues. She inspired those around her with her deep commitment to improving working conditions for all Part-Time Faculty through her work with the PTFA. The Miranda Fund continues her commitment to supporting her colleagues by providing financial assistance to Part-Time Faculty who are facing financial emergencies.

Miranda Fund Application

Who You Gonna Call?

Do you need help and are unsure who to contact?

Check out this resource: Who To Call.

Upcoming Events:

PTFA Fall Retreat: Sept 19th from 11am - 2pm

Held in-person in the Fireside Room (CC-211) or Remotely

Zoom link: https://linnbenton.zoom.us/j/93786354177

Password: ptfa

Updates

PTFA Contract for 2025-2028

Amended Bylaws (6/14/2023)

Newsletters

Become a Member of PTFA!

If you are thinking of joining PTFA, now is the time! In addition to voting in PTFA elections, membership provides you with many benefits!

Join PTFA/OEA by filling out this Membership Form and reading this important note about dues for more information.

Contract Update 2023-2025

The 2023 PTFA Executive Team voted to accept the voting member’s decision to accept the Administration's offer of extending the current Part-Time Faculty Agreement for two years. The Executive Team will sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will move forward with accepting the contract extension with a four percent (4%) Cost of Living Adjustment for each of the next two years. Please read the final Contract extension (MoU) and reach out to the PTFA if you have any questions.