Preferred Citation

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-78, the American Association of University Professors at UofR Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia

Biographical / Historical

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is the nation's principle organization for college professors, whose aim is to encourage the growth of faculty participation in university governance, strive for economic benefits, and to uphold academic freedom. The University of Richmond chapter of AAUP was first formed in 1962 and was intermittently active until around 1996. It was reinstated in 2005 and the membership is currently active. During the active years of the UofR chapter, major issues recorded included tenure disputes resulting from faculty dismissal and dissent surrounding university restraint of the political involvement of faculty. In later years records primarily include documentation regarding faculty salaries and dues as well as informational pamphlets and magazines produced by the AAUP Virginia Conference.

Scope and Contents

This collection is arranged in two series and which date from 1947 to 2012. Series 1, which dates from 1959 to 2007 comprises AAUP dealings of the chapter at University of Richmond. This series includes primarily chapter formation documents, correspondence, meeting notes, faculty political action, membership applications, and organizational initiatives generated by the UofR chapter. Series 2, which dates from 1947 to 2012, includes published media, newsletters, conference meeting notes, and referendums generated by the Virginia Conference of the AAUP and the National Office of the AAUP.

Arrangement

This collection is organized in two series according to theme: