Curtis Oldfield

Intent to Strike Notice at SRC

Rich Egger — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:48:05 +0000

The Spoon River College Faculty Association said its members don’t want to strike. But they’ve taken action to ensure that option is on the table.

SRC Faculty Upset with Contract Talks

Rich Egger — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:56:10 +0000

Faculty at Spoon River College say they are "frustrated and disappointed" about contract talks with the community college’s administration. Teachers have been working without a contract since their previous six-year deal expired in mid-August.

During the Board of Trustees’ October meeting in Rushville, SRC Faculty Association President Stacy Swanson said the administration’s contract proposals discourage professional development and remove caps from insurance increases. She also said SRC’s faculty members are the lowest paid community college teachers in the state.

In The Tri States

Rich Egger — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:39:32 +0000

A look back at the top stories and features from the Tri States Public Radio news department from April 2012.

During the month, NTN Bower announced a major expansion project in Macomb, Southeastern Community College's president announced her retirement, and Spoon River College announced the name of its next president.

Fort Madison city council members chose one of their own to serve as the city's next mayor, and Burlington's new city manager started work.

New SRC President Has Ties to School

Rich Egger — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:22:18 +0000

A person who graduated from Spoon River College and later worked at the school will serve as its eighth president.

Curtis Oldfield was introduced to the public during news conferences at the Canton, Macomb, and Rushville campuses. He will take office July 1.

"He brings (to SRC) experience in working to serve a diverse range of students seeking college transfer preparation, workforce training, and career enhancement," said Gayle Strode Blodgett, Chair of the SRC Board of Trustees.