Get Involved
Faculty advocacy only works when faculty show up. Here’s how you can make a difference — at whatever level works for you.
JOIN SU AAUP
Membership matters
The SU AAUP chapter is only as strong as its membership. Every faculty member who joins adds to our collective voice — in negotiations with administration, in public statements, and in the simple signal that faculty are organized and paying attention.
Membership is open to all faculty at Syracuse University, including tenure-track, tenured, non-tenure track, and adjunct faculty. Graduate student instructors are also welcome.
Join the chapter →Membership includes
National AAUP membership & resources
Chapter updates & action alerts
Voting rights in chapter elections
Access to legal & policy resources
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
All meetings are open to SU faculty. You don’t need to be a member to attend — in fact, attending a meeting is a great way to learn what the chapter does before deciding to join.
Oct
16
Fall Membership Meeting
4:00–5:30pm · Zoom
General membership meeting covering current chapter priorities, updates on shared governance advocacy, and open discussion. Zoom link sent to members; contact us for access.
Oct
17
Fall Membership Meeting (Alternate Session)
4:00–5:30pm · Zoom
Same agenda as the October 16 session, offered on a different day to accommodate varied teaching schedules.
TBD
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Academic Freedom Working Session
Date TBA · Location TBA
A focused working session on the chapter’s Academic Freedom Committee initiatives, including the Alternative Framework proposal. Open to all faculty interested in academic freedom advocacy.
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Committees are where the chapter’s real work happens. If you want to do more than attend meetings, joining a committee is the best way to contribute your expertise and energy to a specific area of advocacy.
Academic Freedom Committee
Works on the chapter’s core mission — monitoring academic freedom conditions at SU, developing the Alternative Framework, and responding to violations and threats.
Express interest →Shared Governance Committee
Monitors and engages with Faculty Senate, tracks administrative decision-making, and advocates for meaningful faculty participation in university governance.
Express interest →Membership & Outreach Committee
Focuses on growing and engaging the chapter membership — organizing events, reaching out to new faculty, and building relationships across schools and colleges.
Express interest →Social Justice Committee
Addresses the intersections of academic work and social justice — including equity in faculty hiring and treatment, campus climate, and connections to broader movements for justice.
Express interest →THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee (EC) is the chapter’s governing body. EC members set priorities, issue public statements, represent the chapter to administration, and coordinate the chapter’s work throughout the year. Elections are held annually — any member in good standing can run.
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President
Leads the chapter, represents SU AAUP publicly, and coordinates the work of the EC and committees.
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Vice President
Supports the president, leads specific initiatives, and steps in when the president is unavailable.
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Secretary
Manages chapter records, meeting minutes, and official correspondence.
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Treasurer
Manages chapter finances, dues, and financial reporting to the national AAUP.
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Members at Large
Elected members who participate in EC decisions and lead or serve on chapter committees.
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Elections
Held each spring. Any member in good standing may nominate themselves or a colleague. Watch for announcements.
Not ready to commit? Stay informed.
Sign up for chapter updates and you’ll hear about meetings, actions, and opportunities when they come up — no obligation.
Sign up for updates →Quick links
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