The University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) has issued a comprehensive resolution mandating its leadership to pursue urgent redress from the UL Administration over a series of long-standing welfare concerns affecting faculty members.
The resolution was adopted at a General Assembly held Friday, July 18, 2025, in the auditorium of the Capitol Hill Campus. The meeting, convened by ULFA’s By-Laws and Constitution under the leadership of President Dr. Edna G. Johnny brought together faculty members from across all colleges of the University of Liberia.
During the assembly, Dr. Johnny reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to advocating for the welfare of its members and highlighted persistent challenges, including unsafe working conditions, poor sanitation facilities, inadequate office spaces, and the absence of essential teaching tools. She also referenced unresolved issues outlined in previous resolutions passed on June 14, 2024, November 1, 2024, January 17, 2025, as well as commitments outlined in the 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The ULFA leadership reported limited progress in discussions with the UL Administration, despite repeated engagements, particularly with the new UL President, Dr. Layli Maparyan. According to the resolution, ULFA expressed disappointment over what it described as Dr. Maparyan’s minimal commitment to resolving the ongoing concerns, including her failure to deliver on her promised 100-day report detailing workplace improvements.
The faculty also expressed frustration over the Administration’s delay in releasing findings from the controversial “Dorr Cooper” investigation, which led to the dismissal of several faculty members.
Following intense deliberations, ULFA members mandated their leadership to use the next month to exhaust all available avenues, including appeals to the Liberian Senate and the Office of the President, to secure tangible responses from the UL Administration. The Association plans to convene an Emergency General Assembly before the start of the upcoming academic semester to assess progress.
ULFA outlined specific demands to be addressed, including the full payment of all retroactive financial claims owed to faculty, including adjustments for staff exceeding five years of employment, immediate return of all funds allegedly seized from ULFA by the UL Comptroller, and public release of the “Dorr Cooper” investigation report.
Others include the Fulfillment of Dr. Maparyan’s 100-day deliverables, the Comprehensive renovation and construction of sanitary facilities, the implementation of long-pending faculty promotions, and the Resolution of salary disparities across faculty and staff.
The resolution was formally adopted and signed on July 18, 2025, on the Fendall Campus of the University of Liberia seeking that all of the above-mentioned be addressed by the leadership of the University
