Michael Whelan, a member of IC's Department of Speech Communication, was appointed to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) of New York State on November 3, 2009.
Professor Whelan was approved for service on mediation and fact-finding panels. The approval is granted after an application is reviewed by the PERB. Earlier this year, he received a similar appointment in the state of Florida.
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