Membership Information
Community, Advocacy, Tradition
The Faculty Forum is your professional faculty union. We are a community of full-time and part-time professional faculty, advisors, counselors, and librarians. We are affiliated with both the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and the National Educational Association (NEA).
We have a long-standing tradition of advocating on behalf of our members as its official collective bargaining agent on campus. Together, we share a voice in instructional matters to ensure our students are receiving a high quality, cost-effective education.
“What can the union do for me?” The answer is PLENTY
Better pay. Schoolcraft part time faculty rates are one of the highest in our area. Our part time faculty earn $125 to $250 more per credit hour than non-union faculty in our area.
Secured paid personal days
Secured professional development funds
Secured support and training for transition to distance learning
Secured stipend for participating in community services
Limited class sizes
Structured scheduling system based on preference points and required notifications
Secured educational grants for faculty, spouses, and dependents for Schoolcraft College courses
Advocate on behalf of members in all employment matters including grievances and investigations
Secured free membership to the fitness center and parking while teaching
Access to discounts and savings through the NEA/MEA affiliation
For a comparison of what you get with membership vs. without membership, review this comparison: Forum Mebership vs. Non-Member Benefits. It is vital that we have a strong membership with active participants to maintain a quality work environment in which students, faculty and staff can thrive.
Ready to Join?
Complete the Faculty Forum Membership Form
Paying dues – you can estimate your dues by using our dues calculator below. You have the option of making a cash payment or payroll deduction. Payroll deductions are taken in installments over the semester and represent the most convenient way to pay your dues.
All Inclusive Membership (AIM) involves pre-paying for continued MEA and NEA membership rights and benefits through retirement. You will be automatically enrolled unless you choose to opt-out. To opt-out, check the box in the middle of the application form.
Remember to sign the form, keep a copy for your records and send to membership chair at scforum-engagement@googlegroups.com
Need help?
Contact your union membership team at scforum-engagement@googlegroups.com
Stay Informed with Non Work Email
To stay informed of social and professional events, we use non-work e-mail. You will want to make sure your Primary Email on your MEA account is set to a non-"schoolcraft.edu" email address.