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AAUP champions academic freedom, advances shared governance, and organizes all faculty to promote economic security and quality education.
Texas AAUP-AFT has members on 75 campuses and chapters on 35 campuses. Our advocacy and member benefits are amplified by the Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Texas AAUP-AFT is AFT Local 8041A.
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May 16, 2025
Take action to Oppose Texas SB 37
All Day
May 16, 2025
Take action to Oppose Texas SB 37
All Day
May 15, 2025
SB 37: "Hands off Higher Ed" Press Conference at the Texas Capitol
10:45-11:45am
May 15, 2025
SB 37: "Hands off Higher Ed" Press Conference at the Texas Capitol
10:45-11:45am
May 6, 2025
SB 37: Hearing by the Texas House Committee on Higher Education
All Day
May 6, 2025
SB 37: Hearing by the Texas House Committee on Higher Education
RSVP. Please see SB 37: Toolkit for Testifying.
All Day
May 1, 2025
SB 37: Zoom Training to Testify at the May 6th Hearing
5:00-6:00 pm CT
May 1, 2025
SB 37: Zoom Training to Testify at the May 6th Hearing
RSVP. Please see SB 37: Toolkit for Testifying. Here are the slides.
5:00-6:00 pm CT
May 1, 2025
ACLU Texas Know Your Rights: Protests and Police on Campus
5:30-7:00 pm CT
May 1, 2025
ACLU Texas Know Your Rights: Protests and Police on Campus
RSVP. First Amendment protections for the right to protest; state laws impacting speech rights in public spaces; what to do if approached b...
5:30-7:00 pm CT
About the Texas AAUP-AFT Conference
Mission
Academic freedom
Academic freedom
The mission of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is to advance academic freedom and shared governance; to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education; to promote the economic security of faculty, academic professionals, graduate students, post‐doctoral fellows, and all those engaged
The mission of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is to advance academic freedom and shared governance; to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education; to promote the economic security of faculty, academic professionals, graduate students, post‐doctoral fellows, and all those engaged in teaching and research in higher education; to help the higher education community organize to make our goals a reality; and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.
Academic freedom
Academic freedom
Academic freedom
Academic freedom is the indispensable requisite for unfettered teaching and research in institutions of higher education. As the academic community's core policy document states, "institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good and not to further the interest of either the individual teacher or the institution as a
Academic freedom is the indispensable requisite for unfettered teaching and research in institutions of higher education. As the academic community's core policy document states, "institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good and not to further the interest of either the individual teacher or the institution as a whole. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition" (1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure, which has been adopted by more than 85% of the public and non-profit private universities in the US).
Shared governance
Shared governance
Shared governance
Since its founding, the AAUP has been ensuring meaningful faculty participation in institutional governance. Its 1966 Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities is the "gold standard" having been jointly formulated with the American Council on Education representing university and college Presidents and the Association of Gover
Since its founding, the AAUP has been ensuring meaningful faculty participation in institutional governance. Its 1966 Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities is the "gold standard" having been jointly formulated with the American Council on Education representing university and college Presidents and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges representing trustees and regents. This statement calls for shared responsibility among the different components of institutional government and specifies areas of primary responsibility for governing boards, administrations, and faculties. Over 1500 colleges and universities have adopted this statement.
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Shared governance
Shared governance
Academic freedom and shared governance are preserved only by an informed and engaged faculty! We invite you to join Texas AAUP-AFT today, and unite with your colleagues in Texas and across the U.S. Here are several reasons to join.
Join with the Texas AAUP-AFT Conference as we advocate together for faculty and instructors throughout the
Academic freedom and shared governance are preserved only by an informed and engaged faculty! We invite you to join Texas AAUP-AFT today, and unite with your colleagues in Texas and across the U.S. Here are several reasons to join.
Join with the Texas AAUP-AFT Conference as we advocate together for faculty and instructors throughout the state. Become involved in a campus chapter, or start one! Together, we can make a difference!
Brian L. Evans, PhD
President, Texas AAUP-AFT Conference