State Conferences

The Assembly of State Conferences is the umbrella organization for individual state AAUP conferences. The ASC provides training and helps to coordinate state activities in areas such as government relations, academic freedom and tenure, membership development, and communications. The ASC also supports the work of state conferences through Conference Support Grants, Chapter Development Grants, and scholarships to the Summer Institute.

ASC Executive Committee

ASC Constitution (.pdf)

ASC Election Procedures (.pdf)
Electronic Balloting Guidance for State Conferences (pdf.)
FAQ in the Election of Conference Delegates and Officers

State Conference Committee A Resources

On the Relationship Between AAUP Chapters and Faculty Senates

Guidelines for Good Practices for Chapters and Conferences

Informational Alert re: IRS filing obligations (.pdf) 

AAUP and the Federal LMRDA - A "Compliance Kit" for Conferences and Chapters

A number of AAUP chapters and state conferences employ staff. These field staff have formed the Field Staff Association, which meets at the June Annual Meeting. Learn more about the Field Staff Association and resources for field staff.

A state conference is formed when several chapters in a state decide to work together to advance AAUP policies and goals. Through a state conference, existing chapters are able to have more influence statewide and new chapters find the support and guidance they need closer to home. Use the table below to find your state conference. Not all states have active conferences yet; the ASC can help you start one. We do our best to keep this list up to date; please e-mail Eizzie Smith with changes and corrections.

Alabama Conference

President: William F. Trimble, Auburn University 
Secretary-Treasurer: Larry G. Gerber, Auburn University 

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Arkansas Conference

President: Jeff Mitchell, Arkansas Tech University
Vice-President: William Rowe, Arkansas State University
Secretary: Jennifer Deering, University of Central Arkansas
Treasurer: Jean Hendrix, University of Arkansas-Monticello

Web site: http://arkansasaaup.org/ 

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California Conference

Colorado Conference

Co-Presidents: Dean Saitta (DU) and Steve Mumme (CSU)
Vice President for Legislative Matters: Ray Hogler (CSU-Fort Collins)
Vice President for Administrative Matters: Jonathan Rees CSU– Pueblo
Secretary:  Suzanne Hudson (CU Boulder, retired)
Web site:  http://aaupcolorado.org/

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Connecticut Conference

President: Irene T. Mulvey, Fairfield University
Vice-President: David Bedding, University of Connecticut
Secretary: Susan Reinhart, Gateway Community College
Treasurer: Richard DeWitt, Fairfield University
Executive Director: Flo Hatcher, Southern Connecticut State University

Web site: http://csc.csuaaup.org/

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Georgia Conference

President: Christine Zieger, Kennesaw State University
Vice President: Mark Fissel, Augusta State University
Secretary-Treasurer: Lucille B. Garmon, University of West Georgia
Past-President: N. Jane McCandless, University of West Georgia
At-Large/Either Public/Private: Robert A. Yarbrough, Georgia Southern University
At Large/Public Institution: Gail Pat Parsons, Gordon College
At Large/Private Institution: Cathy Scott, Agnes Scott College
New Chair:  Warren Akin Award - Frank Minor, Georgia Highlands College

Web site:   http://www2.gsu.edu/~hishdh/aaup.htm

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Illinois Conference

President:  Michael J. Harkins , Harper College                                                
Vice President:  Peter Kirstein, St. Xavier University
Secretary:  Lee Maltby, St. Augustine College
Treasurer: Kenneth Anderson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Past President:  Leo Welch, Southwestern Illinois College

Web site:  http://www.ilaaup.org/

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Indiana Conference

President: Dan Murphy, Hanover College
Vice-President: Richard Schneirov, Indiana State University
Treasurer:  Perry Kea, University of Indianapolis
Secretary: Rebecca Mullen, Vincennes University
Past President:  K. Vinodgopal, Indiana University Northwest

Web site:  http://www.inaaup.org/

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Iowa Conference

President:  Nancy Reincke, Drake University
Vice President: Marian Wilson Kimber, University of Iowa
Secretary:  Wayne Oberle, St Ambrose University
Treasurer: Warren Zemke, Wartburg College
Past President: A. Frank Thompson, University of Northern Iowa

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Kansas Conference

President: Jon Scheinman, University of Kansas Medical Center 
Past President: Rob Catlett, Emporia State University
Secretary-Treasurer: Rich Hughen, Fort Hays State University

Web site: http://www.aaup-in-ks.org/

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Louisiana Conference

President:  Alvin Burstein, Southeastern Louisiana University
Vice-President: Michael Fontenot, Southern University and A&M College
Secretary:  Linda Carroll, Tulane University
Treasurer: Sandra Loucks, Southeastern Louisiana University

Web site: http://www.laaaup.org/

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Maryland

President: Rev. Frank Haig, S.J.,  Loyola College of Maryland
Vice-President: Art Huseonica, University of Maryland University College
Secretary: Johnnye Johnson, Coppin State University
Treasurer: John H. Newman, Coppin State University

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Massachusetts Conference

President: George Wharton, Curry College
Vice President: Peter Castle, Simmons College
Secretary: John Miller, Wheaton College
Treasurer: Susan Peterson, Curry College
Executive Secretary: Charles Baker, College of the Holy Cross

Michigan Conference

President: Susan Moeller, Eastern Michigan University
Vice President: Charles Parrish, Wayne State University 
Secretary: Paul Wilson, Western Michigan University   
Treasurer: Howard Bunsis, Eastern Michigan University
Past President: Joel Russell, Oakland University
Executive Director: Michael Bailey

Web site: http://www.miaaup.org/

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Minnesota Conference

President:  Jeremy Nienow,  Inver Hills Community College
Vice President: Eva Von Dassow, University of Minnesota
Treasurer/Secretary: David Lesniaski, University of St. Catherine 
Past President: Karen Vogel,  Hamline University 

Web site: http://www.mnaaup.org/index.html 

Mississippi Conference

President: Garry Jennings, Delta State University

Missouri Conference

President:  David Robinson, Truman State University
Vice President:  John Harms, Missouri State University
Secretary/Treasurer:  Barrie Talbott, Ozark Technical Community College
Past President:  Keith Hardeman, Westminster College

Web site:  http://www.moaaup.org

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Nebraska Conference

President: Bob Kettlitz, Hastings College
Vice President:
Secretary: Tom Coffey, Creighton University
Treasurer: Jim McCarthy, Midland Lutheran University
Past President: Janet West, University of Nebraska., Omaha

Web site: http://www.aaup-ne.org/

Nevada Faculty Alliance/ AAUP State Conference

President: Gregory Brown, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Past President: Scott Huber,  Truckee Meadows Community College
Vice President: Angela Brommel, Nevada State College
Secretary: Leah Wilds, University of Nevada at Reno
Treasurer: Shari Lyman, College of Southern Nevada

Web site: http://www.nfa-nv.com/

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New Jersey Conference

President Pro Tem: Dan O'Connor, Rutgers University
Vice President: Anthony Boccabella, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Secretary: Vivienne Gilroy, UCC
Treasurer: Matthew Fung, Saint Peter’s College
Immediate Past President: Judith L. Johnston, Rider University

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New Mexico Conference

Executive Director: Beulah M. Woodfin, University of New Mexico

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New York Conference

President:  David Linton, Marymount Manhattan College
Vice President:  Jeanette Jeneault, Syracuse University
Secretary:  Cecelia McCall , PSC-CUNY
Treasurer:  Patrick J. Cihon, Syracuse University
Past President:  Stephen Z. Goldberg, Adelphi University
Executive Director:  Tom Policano

Web site:  http://nysaaup.org/

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North Carolina Conference

President:  Purificación Martinez, East Carolina University
Vice President:  Gale Isaacs, Elizabeth City State University
Secretary:  Terrell Hayes, High Point University
Treasurer:  Dana DeSoto, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Immediate Past President:  Martha McCaughey, Appalachian State University

Web site:  www.nc-aaup.org

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Ohio Conference

President:  John Cuppoletti, University of Cincinnati
Past President: David Witt, The University of Akron
Vice President: Lynn K. Davis, University of Cincinnati
Secretary: Lee Fox, Kent State University
Treasurer: Dave Rubin, University of Cincinnati
Past President: David Witt, The University of Akron
Executive Director: Sara Kilpatrick

Web site:  http://www.ocaaup.org/

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Oklahoma Conference

President: Amy Carrell, University of Central Oklahoma
Past-President: Christian Morgan , Seminole State College
Secretary:  Jill Jones, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Treasurer:  David von Minden, University of Central Oklahoma
Executive Secretary and Chapter Service Program director: Siegfried Heit, University of Central Oklahoma

Web site:  http://okaaup.kellimcbride.com/

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Pennsylvania Division

President:   John Hinshaw, Lebanon Valley College
President Elect (VP): Tim Blessing, Alvernia University
Past President: Richard P. Mulcahy, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
Secretary/Treasurer:  Jon Slimick, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Web site:  http://www.pa-aaup.org/

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South Carolina Conference

President:  Evelyn Fields, South Carolina State University
Vice President:  Holley Tankersley, Coastal Carolina University,
Secretary/Treasurer:  Judy Daulton, Piedmont Technical College

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Tennessee Conference

President: Coley McGinnis, Tennessee State University
Vice President for Public Institutions:  Andrew Smith, Tennessee Tech University
Vice President for Private Instituions: Patricia Papachristou, Christian Brothers University
Vice President for Community Colleges: Pam Xanthopoulos, Jackson State Community College
Secretary: Jim Williams, Middle Tennessee State University
Treasurer:  Pippa Holloway, Middle Tennessee State University
Past President: Delphia Harris,  LeMoyne-Owen College

Web site: http://www.aaup-tnconf.org/index.html
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Texas Conference

President: Peter Hugill, Texas A&M University
First Vice President: Ann McGlashan, Baylor University
Past President: David Smith, College of the Mainland
Secretary: Tom Wells, Schreiner University
Treasurer:  Lynn Tatum, Baylor University

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Virginia Conference

President:   Craig Vasey, University of Mary Washington
President Elect: Julie Laskaris, University of Richmond
Past President: Patricia W. Cummins, Virginia Commonwealth University
Secretary:  Phil Jordan, Radford University
Treasurer:   Robert Webber, Longwood University

Web site:  http://www.aaup-va.org  

Washington

President:   Doug Jensen, Pierce College
Secretary:  Rosalie Pan, Pierce College
Treasurer:  Raya Fidel, University of Washington at Seattle

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(updated 1/12)