The president and lead negotiator of College of DuPage Faculty Association weigh in on their reactions to the University of Illinois at Chicago United Faculty’s recent strike along with their expectations for their own negotiations beginning in February.

The COD Faculty Association made an offer to extend their current contract and was rejected, setting the stage for full negotiations between admin and faculty negotiators.

While COD looks for ways to decrease losses due to declining enrollment, a budget committee discussion speculating whether to cut faculty leaves many upset.