American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a professional organization that advocates for academic freedom, quality education, and fair treatment of faculty at colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1915, it develops standards for higher education and supports professors in their rights regarding tenure, salaries, and working conditions. The AAUP also promotes research and teaching excellence, and it engages in policy discussions that affect education at the national level, aiming to ensure that institutions uphold their commitments to students, faculty, and society.