LMU Bargaining Updates
LMU seeks to provide a rewarding teaching, learning, and work environment characterized by open dialogue, reflecting the university’s Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount values and mission. There is a longstanding tradition in Catholic teaching that emphasizes the importance of management and labor collaborating to promote the common good.
LMU is currently in negotiations with the union representing both its non-tenure-track (NTT) and Visiting Professor faculty, whose contributions support the exceptional educational experience for which the university is known. We are committed to bargaining in good faith, fostering a respectful and collaborative environment as we work towards a fair and equitable agreement.
We invite you to explore this information hub for updates about the progress and outcomes from the collective bargaining process.
Bargaining team members include:
Jonathan Rothchild Ph.D., Associate Provost, Undergraduate Education
Nancy Pluzdrak, Vice President, Human Resources
Loretta Martinez, J.D., Senior Vice President and General Counsel;
Nitasha Sawhney, Esq., Garcia, Hernandez Sawhney, LLP (External Counsel)
The NTT faculty bargaining team includes:
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA):
- Arik Greenberg Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Theological Studies
- Bryan Wisch M.F.A., Writing/Rhetorical Arts Instructor
- Laura Huffman Ph.D., Senior Instructor in Modern Languages and Literature
- Lauren Cole M.A., Senior Lecturer in History
- Mark Gaynor M.A., Lecturer in Philosophy
College of Communication and Fine Arts (CFA):
- Barbara Dyer D.M.A., Senior Lecturer of Music
- Darrin Murray M.A., Senior Lecturer of Communication Studies
- Jermaine McGhee M.F.A., Lecturer of Theater Arts & Dance
- Maureen Gonzales B.A., Lecturer of Dance
- Nicki Heskin M.A., Assistant Clinical Professor of Production Management
School of Film and Television (SFTV):
- Elizabeth Quinn M.F.A., Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting
- Jon Medici M.F.A., Senior Lecturer of Screenwriting
- Leslie LaPage M.F.A., Lecturer of Production Film & Television
- Michael Daley M.F.A., Clinical Associate Professor of Screenwriting
- Sam Goff B.A., Lecturer in Animation