When thinking of higher education most of us think of learning. The kind of learning that gives the skills and knowledge an individual would need to carry them, their state, and indeed the nation forward. Montclair State University claims it agrees stating,“[we are] committed to serving the educational needs of New Jersey.” Why then has Dr. Faye Allard, one of the best providers of these skills and knowledge at Montclair State University been denied tenure?

Please sign this petition and let Montclair State University know that you believe learning is the heart of higher education and it should stay that way by granting Dr. Faye Allard tenure.

Why should you sign? Well, if you were lucky enough to get into one of Dr. Allard’s classes you already know why. According to official student evaluations, 97% of those who have taken a course with Dr. Allard rated her an “excellent” instructor. Her passion and enthusiasm in the classroom is infectious. Every single class she teaches is painstakingly planned to engage students and provide them with the very kinds of skills and knowledge so critical for her students and society. She is one of the best teachers this university has ever seen.

Unlike many others, Dr. Allard truly cares about her students. She has made a real difference in so many students’ lives here at Montclair State University. There are literally lines of students to meet with Dr. Allard in her office and before and after class. She has endless time and patience to help every student succeed be it through tutoring, academic and career advising, writing letters of recommendation, or just being someone to talk to. Dr. Allard not only wants you do well, but will do everything she can to help you achieve this. Even her research is about student success!

Not granting Dr. Allard tenure send a clear message to students, alumni, parents, employers and New Jersey taxpayers, that Montclair State University is not committed to providing a quality education and does not care about the welfare of its students.

So please sign this petition as soon as possible in the hope that the President and the Board of Trustees of Montclair State University do value the “education” in higher education, and realize the contributions Dr. Allard has made, and will continue to make, greatly strengthens Montclair State University.