The AAUP's government relations program tracks legislation that is relevant to our mission at both the federal and state levels. We build relationships with policymakers, their staffs, and other higher education organizations to inform and influence policy discussions by offering our expertise as a resource. We also communicate legislative information to members and encourage them to become active in the issues affecting higher education in general and faculty in particular. Following are some of the issues we have been working on.
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AAUP Endorsements of Issues of Concern
The AAUP has recently endorsed several multi-organization letters addressing issues of concern to the academic community.
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
Follow-up re: Whistleblowers Protection Enhancement Act
Aid Elimination Penalty
Classified materials
Border searches of electronic materials
Follow-up re: border searches
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Free Speech Protection Act
Transparency in the financial bailout bill
Ideological exclusions
Follow-up letter re: ideological exclusions