The Kirkwood Faculty Association represents the interests of all full-time Kirkwood faculty, regardless of membership status. We are the official bargaining agent for all faculty, negotiating with administration for wages and other related components of the Faculty Agreement.
KFA’s President and President-elect meet monthly with Kirkwood’s President and VP of Academic Affairs to discuss topics impacting faculty. They also meet regularly with representatives from the Kirkwood Staff Association (KSA) and other key employees as part of Kirkwood’s Communication Council to discuss topics impacting all Kirkwood employees. Additionally, a representative from KFA’s Executive Committee attends the monthly Board of Trustees Meetings. KFA members also serve on several key committees at Kirkwood including, but not limited to, MIIP, Quality Faculty Plan, Professional Development and Professional Renewal. If it impacts faculty at Kirkwood, KFA is part of the conversation!
KFA Executive Committee meets the first Thursday of the month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
KFA General Membership Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. in Cedar Hall 2077 during the following months: September, October, November, February, March, April.
President: Jacki Brucher Moore
President-Elect: Andy Mills
Past President: John Dawson
Secretary: Catherine Schaff-Stump
Treasurer: Curtis Mitchell
Until 2027: Steve Long, Kory Swart, Ambre Bernards
Until 2026: David McMahon, Ken Carroll, Timothy Robbins
Until 2025: Matt Kempf, Mark Bromwich, Clark Skaggs
Academic Affairs
Agriculture: Ken Carroll
Allied Health: TBD
Arts and Humanities: Chris McCord
Business and IT: Mark Bromwich
Communication/English & Media: Catherine Schaff-Stump
Dean of Students: Angie Ziesman Weiler
Global Learning: TBD
Hospitality: Jeremy Ralph
Industrial Technology: Steven Long
Library: TBD
Math/Science: Jessica Westin
Nursing: TBD
Secondary Programs: TBD
Social Sciences: Jeff Sherman
KFA is a local association under the umbrella of the National Education Association (NEA) and the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). KFA members enjoy the benefits of membership to all 3 associations with one convenient, monthly fee to ISEA.
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NEA Benefits |
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Legal Advice - In addition to professional liability insurance for all members, ISEA protects and enhances educator rights by offering guidance, advice, and, if necessary, legal representation. |
Auto & Home Insurance Program – Member discounts through Travelers. |
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Professional Development - ISEA is one of the largest providers of high-quality professional development trainings in the state. |
Life Insurance Program – Life insurance for families of members. |
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Leadership Training - ISEA has access to robust leadership training courses that will give you the skills to be an effective leader in your school, community, and state.
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Pet Insurance – Insurance coverage for your furry family members through PetsBest. |
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Member Discounts – ISEA members can take advantage of deep discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars and more with the Member Benefits program.
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Travel Discounts – Save up to 60% and earn perks and rewards. |
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Scholarships for Counselors – ISEA’s Roland and Dorothy Ross Scholarship Award provides funding for qualified school counselors to further your education and professional learning. |
Personal Loans – Up to $30,000 to consolidate higher interest dept or fund larger expenses like a home remodel. |
NEA $213/yr
ISEA $520/yr
NOTE: KFA does not charge a membership fee to belong to our local association, however, membership in both NEA and ISEA is a requirement to join.
Membership dues can be paid monthly through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), or for the full amount through Credit Card or Check. To join KFA, visit the Iowa State Education Association’s website or contact a KFA member for a QR code or paper form.
Contact any of the KFA Executive Board members or the Faculty Representative for your department.
Visit Iowa State Education Association to learn more.