Category Archives: Unions & Governance

It is the hope of United Academics that the UO Faculty Senate is as strong as possible and fulfills its mission to make the faculty the preeminent voice in education matters on this campus. We believe that United Academics is … Continue reading →

Governance in Portland State University Collective Bargaining Agreement
http://www.psuaaup.net/07-09%2520CBA.pdf

Article 12. Academic Freedom and Governance
Section 1. The University recognizes the paramount importance of academic freedom in an institution of higher education and reaffirms its continuing commitment to the protection of the principles of academic freedom, as defined in OAR 580-022-0005. Continue reading →

University of Cincinnati-AAUP
http://aaupuc.org/0710contract.pdf

ARTICLE 27: GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY

27.1 The variety and complexity of tasks performed by institutions of higher education produce an interdependence among constituent elements of the University. Adequate communication is therefore essential, and there must be full opportunity for appropriate joint planning and effort. Joint effort and shared responsibility for governance will take a variety of forms, as situations require. Continue reading →

United Academics at the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College  Ratified 9/25/08 ARTICLE 7 FACULTY  GOVERNANCE 1. While the Board, acting directly or through its authorized agents, retains final authority as to all matters of institutional governance, it is recognized … Continue reading →

Alaska
University of Alaska (AFT/AAUP)
California
California State University (NEA/AAUP)
Connecticut
Connecticut State University (AAUP)
University of Connecticut (AAUP)*
Delaware
University of Delaware (AAUP)* Continue reading →

This excellent pamphlet by AFT/NEA dispels many myths about unions and shared governance. You can view or download a copy at this website. Continue reading →