American Association of University Professors. Indiana University, Bloomington Chapter

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a nationwide organization established in 1915, and is open to membership by faculty, librarians, and academic professionals at accredited public and private colleges and universities. Its mission is to advance academic freedom and shared governance, to define professional values and standards within higher education, and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good. There is evidence that the Indiana University Bloomington Chapter of the American Association of University Professors was active on campus as early as 1916 and remains active to the present.

There is evidence that the Indiana University Bloomington Chapter of the American Association of University Professors was active on campus as early as 1916, and it remains active to the present. The organization maintains communication with other AAUP chapters through state and national meetings and correspondence. It also facilitates discussions with state governmental leaders to provide a faculty voice on legislative issues facing higher education in Indiana.

Prominent issues of discussion and policy-making relevant to the IUB AAUP chapter as well as the larger national body include professional principles, salary policies, promotions, pensions and insurance, economic welfare, and academic rights. The Bloomington group includes various committees, including but not limited to: Executive Committee, Fringe Benefits Committee, Rules Committee, Library Committee, and Committee A-which advises and advocates for faculty colleagues and graduate students who claim violation of their academic rights.