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 can find the support and guidance they need closer to home.
State Conference Directory
A list of AAUP state-level organizations.
Chapter and State Conference Committee A Resources
Here you will find materials to assist chapters and conferences that are advancing the central mission of the Association through a conference or chapter Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure. A campus or state Committee A provides advice and counsel to faculty members experiencing problems relating to academic freedom, tenure, and due process. A conference or chapter Committee A also educates its own academic community about AAUP principles and recommended policies and works to include those into their faculty handbooks and collective bargaining agreements.
Guidelines for Good Practices for Chapters & Conferences
Guidelines intended to amplify the constitutional standards of conduct for chapters and conferences and provide guidance for chapter and conference officers.
Election Guidance for State Conferences
This provides general guidance for AAUP State Conferences on the federal and AAUP requirements governing nominations and elections of conference officers.
Support for State Conferences
Funding for state conferences has two components: 1) per capita distributions and 2) conference development grants.