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Texas AAUP-AFT is a faculty-led group defending your rights to teach, research, and speak freely. Members benefit from peer solidarity, legislative advocacy, and legal representation. We provide guidance to navigate state and federal laws, and advocate for academic freedom, tenure, and shared governance. We have thousands of members on 100 campuses. Join Texas AAUP-AFT-- here are several reasons. Follow us on BlueSky @texasaaup.bsky.social and our blog. Email aaup.texas@gmail.com
September 16, 2026
2026 Faculty Survey: Political Censorship Endangers Texas Colleges and Universities
September 16, 2026
2026 Faculty Survey: Political Censorship Endangers Texas Colleges and Universities
Survey of 1000+ faculty in Texas. Read more.
August 28, 2026
State Censorship of College K-12 Educator Preparation Programs
August 28, 2026
State Censorship of College K-12 Educator Preparation Programs
State of Texas demands faculty sign "oaths" not to teach certain topics. Statements opposing the oaths by UTSA AAUP and Trinity University ...
August 24, 2026
Texas A&M-Victoria's 11th Hour Chaos
August 18, 2026
Federal jury sides with UT Arlington Professor in Discrimination Case
August 3, 2026
AAUP files landmark lawsuit against the Texas A&M University System
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