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Academic Freedom

Academic Freedom and Tenure: National Louis University

This report deals with the National Louis University administration’s actions in spring 2012 to discontinue nine degree programs and five nondegree certificate programs, to close four departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, and to terminate the appointments of at least sixty-three full-time faculty members, sixteen with tenure.

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Shared Governance

College and University Governance: The University of Virginia Governing Board’s Attempt to Remove the President

This report documents a major breakdown in governance at UVA, focusing on the role of the board of visitors and its rector, Helen Dragas, who initiated the effort to force the president’s resignation. It finds that the events at the university resulted from “a failure by those charged with institutional oversight to understand the institution over which they presided and to engage with the administration and the faculty in an effort to be well informed.”

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Organizing

Western Regional CBC Meeting

AAUP members from across the west gathered at Portland State University on April 6, 2013 for a combined Western Regional CBC Meeting and Oregon State Conference meeting. For an online version of the agenda with links to featured presentations on the future of online education, the financial condition of west coast colleges & universities, and growing the strength & capacity of AAUP, click here.

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Resources

Academe
The AAUP's bimonthly magazine explores developments in higher education.
Navigating Faculty Appointments
Journal of Academic Freedom
Redbook

UT Nursing Faculty Vote for Collective Bargaining

The faculty of the University of Toledo College of Nursing have voted for collective bargaining and will form a unit as part of the UT-AAUP.

AAUP's letter to FAU's President Saunders

In a letter to the president of Florida Atlantic University, the AAUP defended a communication professor’s right, under principles of academic freedom, to speak on matters of public concern without fear of institutional discipline.

Victory at Bowling Green

On April 12, 2013, the faculty union at Bowling Green State University voted 97% in favor of their new collective bargaining agreement. The contract is the first between the BGSU Faculty Association and the BGSU administration since the FA won recognition in October 2010.

No Justification for Tenure Terminations at National Louis University

This report concludes that administrators at National Louis University had no acceptable financial or educational justification for discontinuing fourteen academic programs, closing four departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, and terminating the appointments of at least sixty-three full-time faculty members.

Major Report Shows Salary Trends in Higher Ed

"A recent report by the AAUP revealed salary information for higher-education institutions nationwide, allowing for insight into how Ohio University compares at both the national and state levels."

University System Cuts While Reserve Fund Grows to $177m

Rudy Fichtenbaum, AAUP president, and Howard Bunsis, chair of the AAUP-CBC, report that the University of Maine's finances are in very good shape contrary to the claims of the system's officials.

UC Trustee Ought to Hail from Academia

Greg Loving, president of the University of Cincinnati AAUP chapter, calls on Governor Kasich "to appoint a widely respected person with significant experience in higher education to help guide UC into a better future of service to Ohio and to our community."

How Should Occidental College Handle On-Campus Sexual Assault?

Listen to the AAUP's Donna Potts discussing appropriate campus sexual assault policy with Southern California Public Radio. Read the AAUP's statement Campus Sexual Assault: Suggested Policies and Procedures

Committee A Meeting

May 31, 2013

A meeting of the AAUP's Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure.

2013 AAUP Annual Conference

June 12, 2013

Join your colleagues for the AAUP’s Annual Conference on the State of Higher Education and the annual business meeting of the AAUP. Register today!

2013 AAUP-CBC Summer Institute

July 25, 2013

The Summer Institute is the premier resource for developing the faculty voice on campus. This intensive, four-day series of workshops and seminars will prepare you to organize your colleagues, stand up for academic freedom, and advocate for research and teaching as the core priority of higher education. July 25-28, 2013, in Seattle, WA.

AAUP-CBC Fall Regional Meeting

October 19, 2013

Mark your calendars for some of the country's best training and education on academic unionism. The AAUP-CBC Fall Regional meeting will be on October 19 at the University of New Hampshire.

New Council Members and AAUP Chair Elected

See the results of the AAUP Council and ASC chair elections.

National Office Closed March 6

Due to a winter storm, the AAUP's national office will be closed on Wednesday, March 6.

Candidate Biographical Information and Statements

Read 2013 Council candidates' biographical information and statements.

Annual Conference Registration

Registration for the AAUP's annual conference is now open. Presenters must register by March 18.