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April 25, 2003

ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Begins Louisiana's First Student Chapter of A+PEL

The University of Louisiana at Monroe will host a chartering ceremony for the development of a new student chapter of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, also known as A+PEL. ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ has the distinction of being the first university in the state to organize a student chapter. A+PEL expects a chapter to form on every campus in the state, and takes pride that ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ is the leader in this movement.

The chartering ceremony will be held on the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ campus at Strauss Hall, room 148 on Tuesday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m. A reception will follow to honor the chartering members, chartering officers, university sponsors and other university personnel.

A+PEL is a member-driven, statewide organization formed in 1987 to create a focus on excellence in education and to advance the recognition of teachers as career professionals. A+PEL believes teachers should be free to join the professional organization of their choice, to control their own careers, and to negotiate individual compensation. As an independent teacher' organization, A+PEL is a positive alternative to labor unions.

If you wish to participate and can be in attendance, please RSVP to Dr. Bevelry Flowers-Gibson at 342-1300.

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