Membership in CPFA

Here are the details of the new process:

• Membership Fee: The annual fee remains $40.
• Renewal Timeline: Renewals will be processed in April, with a payment deadline of 30 days from the billing date.
• New Members (January 1 – June 30): The initial fee is $40 for the current year, followed by the standard $40 annual rate.
• New Members (July 1 – December 31): The initial fee is $20 for the remainder of the first year, followed by the standard $40 annual rate.
• Membership Status: Please note that non-payment will result in the removal of active membership status. We will issue reminders before any such action.

Legacy Membership Details:

• Members who have paid since July 1, 2025, will be billed $20 in April 2026 and $40 annually thereafter.
• Members who have paid since January 1, 2026, will be considered paid through the current year and will not be billed again until April 2027.
• Members who have let their dues lapse will be sent a notice in April 2026 in order to renew their membership for $40.

There are several valuable benefits to renewing your CPFA membership:

• A vote in our upcoming Executive Council elections and any Constitutional changes
• Eligibility to run for an Executive Council position
• Eligibility to serve on a CPFA Committees
• Subscription and posting privileges on El Chorro, our official listserv
• A voice in our continuing advocacy and legislative efforts for part-time faculty statewide

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Our Goal Remains The Same:

CPFA’s major goal is to abolish the two-tier system of exploitation of part-time faculty in our institutions of higher learning. Your membership represents your tangible commitment to the goals of CPFA and to the vision which forged its creation. It also represents one more voice added to the growing chorus demanding professional equity for those who teach part-time in our state’s colleges and universities.

Annual dues are $40 and can be paid by using our convenient and secure online form. Online Form.

If you choose payroll deduction, you will need to turn in the payment form to your payroll department.  If you need help, please contact membership@cpfa.org.

Your dues will help sustain CPFA’s extensive campaign to educate both the public and lawmakers about the flagrant inequities within the system, and to promote legislation to redress those injustices.

Your membership dollars will also bolster CPFA’s efforts to protect and uphold the principles of academic freedom for part- and full-time faculty alike.

As a member of CPFA you are given access to our Elchorro Listserv. You will have the opportunity to join all CPFA members in discussions ranging from EDD benefits to legislation to current part-time issues in the news. El Chorro is a valuable resource for part-time faculty across the state.

CPFA publishes the CPFA Journal twice a year. By becoming a member of CPFA, you can request this newsletter be sent directly to you by email or you may receive a printed copy in the mail.

As an advocacy organization, CPFA is strongly committed to limiting higher education’s reliance upon part-time instructors, and enhancing the working conditions of those part-timers who remain. 

CPFA also sees itself as an advisory organization, serving as a coalition-builder and resource center for faculty organizations throughout the state. Such far-reaching efforts require a strong and united front, and the combined voices of people like you demanding equity and change.

As CPFA continues to grow, each voice is a crucial one, strengthening our cause and sustaining our resolve. We deeply appreciate your support.

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