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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 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 endorsed by more than 250 national scholarly and educational associations).
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 and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. This
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 and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. 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.
Academic freedom and shared governance are preserved only by an informed and engaged faculty! We invite you to join AAUP today, and unite with your colleagues in Texas and across the U.S.
Join with the Texas Conference of AAUP as we advocate for faculty and instructors throughout the state. Become involved in a local chapter. Together,
Academic freedom and shared governance are preserved only by an informed and engaged faculty! We invite you to join AAUP today, and unite with your colleagues in Texas and across the U.S.
Join with the Texas Conference of AAUP as we advocate for faculty and instructors throughout the state. Become involved in a local chapter. Together, we can make a difference!
Jeff Blodgett, PhD
President, Texas Conference of AAUP
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