Reports

Protecting an Independent Faculty Voice: Academic Freedom after Garcetti v. Ceballos

Report examining the potential impact on academic governance of the Supreme Court Garcetti v. Ceballos decision. It recommends actions to be taken in both public and private colleges and universities to preserve academic freedom in governance even in the face of judicial hostility or indifference.

Recommendations on Partner Accommodation and Dual-Career Appointments (2010)

Report making recommendations on developing sound partner-accommodation policies, which can benefit significantly from attention to AAUP faculty governance policies, especially those pertaining to faculty appointments.

Tenure and Teaching-Intensive Appointments

Recommendations on stabilizing the faculty infrastructure by converting contingent faculty positions to the tenure track.

Accommodating Faculty Members Who Have Disabilities

Report on practical and legal issues involving faculty members with disabilities; it reaffirms faculty members' entitlement to due process.

 

Recommended Principles & Practices to Guide Academy-Industry Relationships

An overview of the history and current state of engagement between industry and the academy regarding sponsored research and makes recommendations regarding the principles that colleges and universities should adopt.  Public comment is invited.

AAUP Audit Reports

Audited reports of the AAUP's financial statements from the past two years.

The Status of Part-Time Faculty

Statement offering new propositions, consistent with Association principles, to address some of the continuing problems concerning part-time faculty members.

Statement on Plagiarism

Report discussing professional ethics and plagiarism.

Due Process in Sexual-Harassment Complaints

Report discussing the protections of academic due process in sexual harassment cases

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