Records, 1959-<1992>

American Association of University Professors

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The national chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) was organized in 1915 to advance academic freedom, shared governance and to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education. The first meeting of the AAUP at Central Washington University was held on October 14, 1954. Regular monthly meetings were held during the academic year to address faculty concerns with administrative decision-making and participative governance. Central Washington Un...

Miller, Forrest W. 1908-

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Hartwick College

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Founded in 1797 as Hartwick Seminary as stipulated in the will of John Christopher Hartwick. In 1927 Hartwick Seminary and the New York Synod conducted a $500,000.00 campaign for a "Greater Hartwick." Included in this plan was an expansion of its collegiate program to a 4 year college. The Oneonta Chamber of Commerce offered to guarantee $200,000.00 and a piece of land if the college would be located in their city. The Seminary Board of Trustees accepted this offer and ten days later Oneonta's p...

American Association of University Professors. Hartwick College Chapter.

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The chapter was founded through the efforts of Forrest W. Miller in 1959. In 1960, Miller was chosen as the first President. Since then the AAUP Chapter has participated actively in the affairs of the faculty and college, and has been influential in determining faculty working conditions, establishing a minimum salary scale, insuring academic freedom and protecting the legitimate rights of both faculty and students. From the description of Records, 1959-&lt;1992&gt; (Hartwick College...