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. Below is contact information for state conferences where one exists; note that not all states have a conference.
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Arkansas Conference
President: Sean Huss, Arkansas Tech University
Vice-President: Jim Vander Putten, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Secretary: Michael Schaefer, University of Central Arkansas
Treasurer: Francie Bolter, University of Central Arkansas (emerita)
Website: http://aauparkansas.org/
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California Conference
President: Steve Filling, California State University, Stanislaus
Secretary/Treasurer: Alex Zukas, National University
Vice President for the University of California: Jesse Drew, University of California, Davis
Vice President for California State University: Rosalinda Quintanar, San Jose State University
Vice President for Community Colleges: Katie Graham, Diablo Valley College
Vice President for Private Universities and Colleges: Diane Klein, University of La Verne
Website: http://www.caaaup.org/
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Colorado Conference
Co-Presidents: Steve Mumme, CSU-Fort Collins and Caprice Lawless, Front Range Community College
Vice President for Legislative Matters: Ray Hogler, CSU-Fort Collins
Chair, Colorado Committee for the Protection of Faculty Rights: Ray Hogler, CSU-Fort Collins
Secretary/Treasurer: Suzanne Hudson, CU-Boulder, retired
Website: https://coloradoaaup.org/
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Connecticut Conference
President: David Stoloff, Eastern Connecticut State University
Secretary: Susan Reinhart, Gateway Community College
Treasurer: Irene T. Mulvey, Fairfield University
At-Large: Ruth Anne Baumgartner, Central Connecticut State University
At-Large: Afshan Jafar, Connecticut College
Executive Director: Flo Hatcher, Southern Connecticut State University
Website: https://ctsc-aaup.org/
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Georgia Conference
President: Matthew Boedy, University of North Georgia
Vice-President: Abdul Hamid-Zureick, Georgia Institute of Technology
Treasurer: Craig Turner, Georgia College & State University (emeritus)
At-Large/Private Institution: Barry K. Rhoades, Wesleyan College
At-Large/Public Institution: Todd Harper, Kennesaw State University
At-Large/Either Public/Private: Susana Velez-Castrillon, University of West Georgia
Past President: Robert Scott, Augusta University
Executive Director: Steve Anthony
Newsletter Editor: Anne C. Richards, University of West Georgia (emerita)
Website: https://www.aaupgeorgia.org/
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Illinois Conference
President: Michael J. Harkins , Harper College
Vice President: Peter Kirstein, St. Xavier University
Secretary: Diana Vallera, Columbia College Chicago
Treasurer: Alan Iliff, North Park University
Past President: Leo Welch, Southwestern Illinois College
Website: http://www.ilaaup.org/
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Indiana Conference
President: Moira Marsh, Indiana University Bloomington
Vice President: Miriam Pittenger, Hanover College
Treasurer: Dean Wiseman, University of Indianapolis
Secretary: Anne Foster, Indiana State University
Chapter Services: Daniel Murphy, Hanover College
At-Large: Eugenia Badger, Ivy Tech
At-Large: Steven Carr, Indiana University Fort Wayne
At-Large: Moira Marsh, Indiana University Bloomington
At-Large: Gregory Steel, Indiana University Kokomo
Website: 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: Mohamed El-Hodiri, University of Kansas
Vice President: Doris Chang, Wichita State University
Secretary-Treasurer: Ronald Barrett-Gonzalez, University of Kansas
Committee A Co-Chairs: Rob Catlett, Emporia State University, and Ronald Barrett-Gonzalez, University of Kansas
Website: http://www.aaupks.org/
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Kentucky Conference
President: Nancy McKenney, Eastern Kentucky University
Vice President: Peg Pittman Munke, Murray State University
Secretary: Ken Katkin, Northern Kentucky University
Treasurer: Michael Kennedy, University of Kentucky
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Louisiana Conference
President: Thomas Miller, Southern University, Baton Rouge
Vice President: Vipin Menon, McNeese State University, Lake Charles
Secretary: Steven Rushing, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond
Treasurer: Kevin Cope, Louisiana State University
At-Large: Philip Auter, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Past President: Leslie Bary, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Website: http://aaupla.org/
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Maryland Conference
President: Michelle Tokarczyk, Goucher College
Secretary-Treasurer: Tina Kelleher, Towson University
Past President: Father Frank Haig, Loyola University
To contact the Maryland Conference, please send an e-mail to: [email protected].
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Massachusetts Conference
President: George Wharton, Curry College
First Vice President: Maria Bacigalupo, Curry College
Second Vice President: Michael DeCesare, Merrimack College
Secretary: John Miller, Wheaton College
Treasurer: Geraldine Branca, Merrimack College
Executive Secretary: Charles Baker, College of the Holy Cross
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Minnesota Conference
President: David Schmit, St. Catherine University
Vice President: Bob Cowgill, Augsburg College
Treasurer/Secretary: David Lesniaski, St. Catherine University
Past President: Bob Cowgill, Augsburg College
Website: http://www.mnaaup.org/index.html
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Mississippi Conference
President: Jeremy Scott, University of Southern Mississippi
Vice President: Vacant
Secretary: Vacant
Past President: James Stewart, Tougaloo College
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Missouri Conference
President: Vacant
Vice President: Jason McCollom, Missouri State University
Secretary/Treasurer: K. Scott Baker, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Chapter Services Director: John B. Harma, Missouri State University
Committee A Chair: David K. Robinson, Truman State University
Past President: Greg Comer, Saint Louis University
Member-at-Large: Marc Becker, Truman State University
Member-at-Large: Stephanie Chamberlain, Southeast Missouri State University
Member-at-Large: Elizabeth Newton, Fontbonne University
Member-at-Large: Elizabeth Paddock, Drury University
Member-at-Large: Marc Rice, Truman State University
Website: http://www.moaaup.org
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Nebraska Conference
President: Trish Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Secretary: Chris Wentworth, Doane University
Treasurer: Jim McCarthy, Midland Lutheran University
Past President: Julia Schleck, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Member-at-Large: Kelly Clancy, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Member-at-Large: Tessa Durham Brooks, Doane University
Committee A Chair: Julia Schleck, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Website: http://www.aaup-ne.org/
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Nevada Faculty Alliance / AAUP State Conference
President: Kent Ervin, UN-Reno
Vice President: Roberta Kaufman, Nevada State College
Secretary: Scott Huber, UN-Reno
Treasurer: Daniel Cook, UN-Reno
Past President: Vacant
Website: http://www.nevadafacultyalliance.org/
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New Jersey Conference
President: Diane Campbell, Rider University
Vice President: Joseph V. Doria, Jr., St. Peter's College & Rutgers University
Treasurer: Matthew Fung, Saint Peter’s College
Past President: Dan O'Connor, Rutgers University
Member-at-Large: Sandyford L. Klein, Rutgers University/UMDNJ
Member-at-Large: Katherine Parkin, Monmouth University
Member-at-Large: Elsa Bruguier, Union County College
Member-at-Large: Jeff Halpern, Rider University
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New York Conference
President: Mary Rose Kubal, St. Bonaventure University
Vice President: Leah Akins, Dutchess Community College
Treasurer: Patrick J. Cihon, Syracuse University
Secretary: Matthew Murray, Dutchess Community College
Member-at-Large: James Davis, Brooklyn College/CUNY
Member-at-Large: Anne Friedman, Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY (Retired)
Member-at-Large: Hollis Glaser, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Member-at-Large: Kimberly Reiser, Nassau Community College
Executive Director: Sally Dear-Healey
Website: http://nyscaaup.org/
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North Carolina Conference
President: Michael Behrent, Appalachian State University
Vice President: Michael Frierson, University of North Carolina at Greenboro
Secretary: Michael Behrent, Appalachian State University
Treasurer: Chet Dilday, Fayetteville State University
Immediate Past President: Altha Cravey, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Member-at-Large Public Universities: Michael Behrent, Appalachian State University
Member-at-Large Private Universities: Brent Pitts, Meredith College
Website: https://aaupnorthcarolina.wordpress.com/
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Ohio Conference
President: Marty Kich, Wright State University
Vice President: (vacant)
Past President: John McNay, University of Cincinnati
Secretary: Lisa Voigt, Ohio State University
Treasurer: Cathy Wagner, Miami University
Executive Director: Sara Kilpatrick
Website: http://www.ocaaup.org/
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Oklahoma Conference
Chair: Barry Lavine, Oklahoma State University
Vice Chair: Betty J. Harris, University of Oklahoma
Secretary: Michael Givel, University of Oklahoma
Treasurer: Sheila Kennison, Oklahoma State University
Past Chair: Edward Sankowski, University of Oklahoma
Past Chair: John Wood, University of Central Oklahoma
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Oklahoma-Conference-of-AAUP-1451597008479813/
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Oregon Conference
Organizing Director: Matt Burris
Bookkeeper: Kristy Hammond
President: Steve Shay, OSU
Vice President – Membership & Organizing: Courtney Bailey, PSU
Vice President – Academic Freedom & Governance: David Leubke, UO
Vice President – Political Action: Louisa Hooven, OSU
Vice President – Communications and Public Relations: Carl Bybee, UO
Acting Secretary: Cristina Negoita, Oregon Tech
Treasurer: Terri Torres, Oregon Tech
Advocate for Non-Tenure Track Faculty: Amanda Granrud, OSU
Advocate for Academic Professionals: Alyssa Plesser, PSU
Advocate for Graduate Students: Nathan Parsons, GEU – PSU
Advocate for Advocacy Chapters: Sharon Bailey Glasco, Linfield University
PSU-AAUP Representative: Jennifer Kerns
United Academics of UO Representative: Avinnash Tiwari
GEU Representative: Nathan Parsons
United Academics of OSU Representative: Victor Reyes
Website: http://aauporegon.org/
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Pennsylvania Conference
President: Jessica Sponsler, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Past President: John Hinshaw, Lebanon Valley College
Secretary: Dennis Deslippe, Franklin & Marshall College
Treasurer: Michael Levitan, Villanova University
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South Carolina Conference
President: Shawn Smolen-Morton, Francis Marion University
Vice President: Reginald Williams, University of South Carolina
Secretary: David Bruzina, Coastal Carolina University
Treasurer: Sabra Custer, Coastal Carolina University
Past President: J. Mark Blackwell (2017-2021), Francis Marion University
Website: http://www.aaup-sc.org/
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Tennessee Conference
President: Josephine McQuail, Tennessee Tech University
Vice President for Public Universities: Mate Wierdl, Tennessee Tech University
Vice President for Private Universities: Delphia Harris, LeMoyne-Owen College
Vice President for Two Year Colleges: Yvonne Simerman, Nashville State Community College
Acting Secretary: Josephine McQuail, Tennessee Tech University
Treasurer: Dora Estes, Nashville State Community College
Past President: Troy Smith, Tennessee Tech University
Legislative Liaison: Coley McGinnis, Tennessee State University
Website: http://taaup.org/index.htm
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Texas Conference
President: Jeffrey Blodgett, University of Houston–Victoria
First Vice President: Pat Somers, University of Texas at Austin
Past President: Jim Klein, Del Mar College
Secretary: Pat Chastain, Schreiner University
Treasurer: Lynn Tatum, Baylor University
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/AAUP-Texas/116839591760219?sk=timeline&r
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Virginia Conference
President: Evie Terrono, Randolph-Macon College
Past President: Louise Freeman, Mary Baldwin University
Secretary: Robert Robinson, Mary Baldwin University
Treasurer: Saranna Thornton, Hampden-Sydney College
Website: https://aaupva.umwblogs.org/
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Wisconsin Conference
President: Nicholas Fleisher, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Vice President: Eric Sandgren, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Secretary: Mark Karau, University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan
Treasurer: Elizabeth Stroot, Lakeland University
Website: https://aaupwi.wordpress.com/
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