1. Never forget who you are. Although we often join for reasons of immediate self-interest, we should continually remind others and ourselves that we are part of a special mission. We are principled professionals who care. We have an elegant tradition dating back to John Dewey, who also …
Be proactive. It’s imperative that we, as professionals, see beyond the crisis that often stimulate the formation of local chapters. We can spearhead positive leadership in our colleges or universities. Be an academic leader. Although we sometimes join AAUP chapters for reasons of immediate self-interest, we …
A list of ways to keep your local AAUP chapter alive and thriving, written by Debra Nails
Why Coalitions on Campus? Practical Tips for Coalition Building An Organizing Scenario, by Richard Moser
As in any chapter activity, the task of the membership drive is twofold: 1) to accomplish a concrete goal – for example, to increase chapter membership by a certain number, and 2) to build a stronger organization. To begin …
Everyone can lobby and should consider doing so. You are a constituent. Legislators need you as much or more than you need them. Your opinion counts but only if they know it. Lobbying activity can backfire and hurt your case if not appropriately done. Provide facts and reasons in a civil manner without being argumentative or insulting.
Prepared for the AAUP Summer Institute 2007, University of Nevada, Reno