Protect Lakeland’s Future
Dear Lakeland Community, The past year has been difficult for all of us. Most recently, we’ve faced hard conversations about the future of our programs, our people, and the institution we all care so deeply about. On March 7, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved a reduction in force, resulting in the involuntary separation of […]
A Request to Delay Lakeland Budget Cuts and Layoffs
LFA President Tobin F. Terry presented trustees with this message prior to the start of the November 14 board meeting in which 25 layoffs of Lakeland employees were approved in addition to 29 voluntary separation agreements. Dear Lakeland Board of Trustees, The Lakeland Faculty Association respectfully asks that you take more time to consider the […]
Lakeland Faculty Association Ratifies Tentative Bargaining Agreement
KIRTLAND, Ohio – October 12, 2023 – After months of negotiations that included federal mediation and a unanimous strike authorization vote, the Lakeland Faculty Association (LFA) reached a tentative bargaining agreement with Lakeland Community College late Tuesday evening following a marathon 11-hour mediated fact-finding session. The LFA met yesterday and voted to ratify the 3-year […]
Lakeland Faculty Vote to Authorize 10-day Strike Notice
KIRTLAND, Ohio – September 22, 2023 – The Lakeland Faculty Association (LFA) voted unanimously last night to authorize their bargaining team to issue a 10-day strike notice. The vote comes after failed mediation and the initiation of statutory Fact-Finding with Lakeland Community College. LFA President Tobin F. Terry, a member of the LFA bargaining team, […]
Lakeland Faculty Association to Rally in Advance of Board Meeting on Sept. 7
KIRTLAND, Ohio – September 6, 2023 – The Lakeland Faculty Association (LFA) will rally outside the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, September 7 to continue its fight for a just contract that supports a student-focused, high-quality education. The rally will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Holden University Center on […]
LFA Requests Federal Mediation for Contract Negotiations with Lakeland Community College
KIRTLAND, Ohio – August 14, 2023 – The Lakeland Faculty Association (LFA) has requested a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to facilitate on-going negotiations with Lakeland Community College. This request comes after approximately 100 hours of bargaining throughout the summer with little progress made and a looming contract expiration date of […]
Lakeland Faculty Association Announces Media Spokesperson for Contract Negotiation
KIRTLAND, Ohio – June 1, 2023 – The Lakeland Faculty Association (LFA) has selected Lynne Gabriel to serve as its media spokesperson during its on-going negotiations with Lakeland Community College. The parties’ collective bargaining agreement expires on August 15, 2023. Gabriel is a Professor of Psychology, who will begin her twentieth year at Lakeland in […]
Lakeland Faculty Are Proud of High-Quality and Student-Focused Instruction They Provide
The following remarks were delivered by LFA President Tobin F. Terry at the May 5, 2023 meeting of the Lakeland Board of Trustees. Chairperson Rispoli, Board, and President Beverage, I am Tobin Terry, President of the Lakeland Faculty Association, Lake County resident and father of three. First, I want to offer some recognition. Congratulations to […]
Lakeland Faculty Choose Students over Politics
The following remarks were offered by LFA Vice President Natalie Hopper at the April 6, 2023 meeting of the Lakeland Community College Board of Trustees. Hello, I’m Natalie Hopper. I am Coordinator for the Assessment of Student Learning at Lakeland, Professor of Composition and Literature, Vice President of the Lakeland Faculty Association, faculty advisor for […]
All Lakeland Constituencies Need a Seat at the Table
The following remarks were delivered by LFA President Tobin F. Terry at the March 2, 2023 meeting of the Lakeland Board of Trustees. At the previous meeting, three trustees were appointed to the trustee-only committee to review diversity, equity, and inclusion/inclusivity language in Lakeland’s plans and policies. The motion to form that committee was approved […]