Eugene, OR - Lane Community College was scheduled to begin mediation with the Lane Community College Education Association (LCCEA) on Thursday, February 12. The session has been postponed after the assigned mediator was called to an urgent matter at another institution. The first mediation session has been rescheduled for February 19.
Although mediation was delayed, the College honored the time that had been reserved and met with LCCEA from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in traditional bargaining. The parties remained at the table beyond an additional hour and half and reached tentative agreements on three significant issues:
- MOA on Canvas Transition – Establishing structured training and preparation time to support faculty as the College transitions to the Canvas learning management system in a way that centers student success.
- Article 33 – Faculty Insurance Benefits – Reaching agreement on benefit language that maintains stability and predictability for faculty.
- Article 6 – Budget Exigency – Establishing clear, responsible parameters regarding how economic challenges would be addressed if significant financial constraints occur.
The tentative agreement on Article 6 reflects a shared understanding that financial sustainability is essential to protecting the College's long-term ability to serve students. Lane is currently managing structural budget pressures and long-range financial planning commitments, and clarity around fiscal guardrails helps ensure stability for students, faculty, and the broader community.
The College has worked throughout negotiations to better understand and thoughtfully respond to the Association's priorities. While the College must balance requests against its constrained annual operating budget and multi-year deficit reduction plan, it remains committed to meaningful dialogue and responsible solutions.
The College continues to bargain in good faith and is dedicating the time necessary to reach a fair agreement that supports faculty while remaining fiscally sustainable. That balance is critical to preserving academic programs, maintaining access, and protecting student progress.
Lane Community College looks forward to the addition of a mediator to help continue the momentum from recent sessions. The College is optimistic that mediation will help both parties reach a comprehensive agreement that serves students, faculty, and the community. Mediation will begin on February 19.
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