The American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a professional organization founded in 1915 that promotes higher education quality, academic freedom, and shared governance in colleges and universities. It advocates for faculty rights, fair treatment, and transparent policies, aiming to ensure professors can teach, research, and express ideas without undue interference. The AAUP also provides guidelines on academic standards and works to maintain ethical practices within higher education institutions. Its mission is to support faculty professionalism and protect the integrity of academic work for the benefit of students and society.