Teaching fellows of the English department sent President Renu Khator, Interim Provost Paula Short Short, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dean John Roberts and Chairman Wyman Herendeen a letter Monday addressing the lack-luster standards they work in.
The letter laid out their complaints in bulleted points and included their ideal solution.
“We have a set list of requests we feel are reasonable, given the living wage in Houston,” saidAllie Rowbottom, doctoral candidate in creative writing and literature. “We are looking for a conversation with the administration.”
In the letter, the fellowship requested that their salary be raised to $19,213, the living wage in Houston, a full remission of fees that adds up to $1,685.70, and the $766.71 in student insurance expenses to be covered by the University.
The letter can be found at ipetitions.com/petition/uhenglishgrad
TFs UNITE meets Monday at 5:30 in the Graduate Lounge with updates and information about the next steps they plan to take.
