Eastern Michigan University and the EMU-AAUP are undergoing fact finding in an effort to resolve the faculty contract. Information related to this process is available below. The initial press release about fact finding is here. Information below is in reverse chronological order: the most recent information is first.

April 2, 2007:
The fact-finder's report is here. (PDF)

April 2, 2007:
The fact-finder's recommendations are received, EMU President John Fallon releases a statement.

March 19, 2007:
Eastern Michigan University, AAUP await fact finder's recommendations.

March 16, 2007:
Post-hearing brief is now online (65-page PDF file).

March 6, 2007:
Briefs to be filed with fact finder no later than March 16.

Feb. 21, 2007:
Fact finding sessions conclude; decision could come in early April

Feb. 21, 2007:
• The EMU presentation on duration of contract is available for review here (PDF file).

• The EMU presentation on retirement is available for review here (PDF file).

• The EMU presentation on retroactivity is available for review here (PDF file).

• The EMU presentation on health care is available for review here (large PDF file).
This large PDF (above) has also been broken down into smaller PDF files for faster download:

• Health care, Part 1 (PDF file)
• Health care, Part 2 (PDF file)
• Health care, Part 3 (PDF file)
• Health care, Part 4 (PDF file)

Feb. 20, 2007: Provost Loppnow reiterates the University's commitment to fact finding.

Feb. 20, 2007: EMU team to discuss health care during next round of fact finding.

Feb. 16, 2007: Fact-finding process continues with presentations.

Feb. 14, 2007: The EMU presentation on Compensation is available for review here (large PDF file)