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Western Michigan University faculty's involvement with the American
Association of University Professors began in 1950 as a non-bargaining unit.
By 1959, it had a roster of 95 active members. Growing concern about
governance, salaries, healthcare, promotion and tenure motivated the
Chapter to organize as a bargaining unit and the first contract negotiations
began in the mid-1970s. Unable to reach an agreement after twelve months
of negotiating, a second team was organized and, after an additional five
months at the table, was able to recommend an agreement. The first contract
was ratified in 1976.
While a documentation of the Chapter history is ongoing, current and past
presidents met during fall semester 2003 to film an oral history which will
soon be available to members for viewing. Contact the Chapter office if you
are interested in borrowing a copy of the tape.
Constitution and By-Laws
The Western Michigan University Chapter of the American Association of
University Professors' constitution and by-laws were revised and approved in
April 2000. A hard copy booklet was distributed to members in January 2001,
and an electronic version is available for viewing on the Chapter website.
Leadership and Representation
The WMU-AAUP is led by an Executive Committee consisting of Chapter
officers and representatives from individual colleges, the Academic Support
Unit and the Association of Language Specialists. The Executive Committee
meets weekly and acts on behalf of the Chapter and the Association Council
in day-to-day activities.
The Association Council, consisting of one representative from each unit, as
recognized by the Chapter, meets on a monthly basis with representatives
acting on behalf of the Chapter and reporting back to respective members in
the intervals between Chapter Meetings.
Assistance
Feel free to contact Chapter officers, executive committee members and
association council representatives with any questions or concerns.
Additionally, the staff are available at the Chapter office is from
9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday to answer questions.
Chapter Contacts
Association of University Professors began in 1950 as a non-bargaining unit.
By 1959, it had a roster of 95 active members. Growing concern about
governance, salaries, healthcare, promotion and tenure motivated the
Chapter to organize as a bargaining unit and the first contract negotiations
began in the mid-1970s. Unable to reach an agreement after twelve months
of negotiating, a second team was organized and, after an additional five
months at the table, was able to recommend an agreement. The first contract
was ratified in 1976.
While a documentation of the Chapter history is ongoing, current and past
presidents met during fall semester 2003 to film an oral history which will
soon be available to members for viewing. Contact the Chapter office if you
are interested in borrowing a copy of the tape.
Constitution and By-Laws
The Western Michigan University Chapter of the American Association of
University Professors' constitution and by-laws were revised and approved in
April 2000. A hard copy booklet was distributed to members in January 2001,
and an electronic version is available for viewing on the Chapter website.
Leadership and Representation
The WMU-AAUP is led by an Executive Committee consisting of Chapter
officers and representatives from individual colleges, the Academic Support
Unit and the Association of Language Specialists. The Executive Committee
meets weekly and acts on behalf of the Chapter and the Association Council
in day-to-day activities.
The Association Council, consisting of one representative from each unit, as
recognized by the Chapter, meets on a monthly basis with representatives
acting on behalf of the Chapter and reporting back to respective members in
the intervals between Chapter Meetings.
Assistance
Feel free to contact Chapter officers, executive committee members and
association council representatives with any questions or concerns.
Additionally, the staff are available at the Chapter office is from
9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday to answer questions.
Chapter Contacts
