{"id":337535,"date":"2025-02-26T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=337535"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:00:05","slug":"concerns-raised-by-dominica-state-college-lecturers-over-unfulfilled-promises-letter-of-complaint-lodged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/concerns-raised-by-dominica-state-college-lecturers-over-unfulfilled-promises-letter-of-complaint-lodged\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerns raised by Dominica State College lecturers over unfulfilled promises, letter of complaint lodged"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lecturers at Dominica State College (DSC) have recently voiced their ongoing grievances regarding unresolved issues pertaining to salary, working conditions, and administrative appointments.<\/p>\n

An official letter from the faculty dated February 26, 2025, asserts that despite industrial actions taken in May 2021 and subsequent agreements aimed at resolving these concerns,\u00a0 significant problems persist.<\/p>\n

Among their main issues is the stark disparity in salaries; graduate lecturers earn less than their peers in secondary schools, with no adjustments made to account for inflation or to establish a clear distinction between tertiary and secondary educators.<\/p>\n

The condition of the college\u2019s facilities reportedly further exacerbates the woes of both staff and students. Lecturers have highlighted the disrepair of the automobile and mechanical engineering facilities, along with multiple leaking roofs across campus. Additionally, the unsanitary state of bathrooms poses a health concern, says the letter, as there are no designated washrooms for lecturers on the lower campus, forcing them to share with students. This situation raises privacy issues and has led to episodes of student intrusions and unlocked doors, contributing to a challenging working environment, according to reports from the lecturers.<\/p>\n

Another pressing issue is the prolonged vacancy in the position of College President, which has left the current Officer-in-Charge serving a third six-month term without a clear mandate. Many lecturers, some with over 16 years of service, report they have yet to receive formal appointments. Despite previous discussions and negotiations with the college\u2019s board and unions, the letter outlines that promised solutions have not materialized, and deadlines have been ignored.<\/p>\n

The letter concludes with a strong plea saying that the faculty’s sense of abandonment is palpable, and they are urging immediate action to rectify these longstanding problems, emphasizing that both educators and students deserve a more conducive and supportive learning environment.<\/p>\n

See letter below:<\/p>\n