Over the past 15 months, James Madison University's Faculty Senate has passed a series of resolutions critical of the University's Provost. The following is a list of those resolutions: On April 13, 2023 -  Resolution of Condemnation of Recent Actions of JMU's Provost (passed by a vote of 36 supporting, 4 against, 5 abstentions)    On April … Continue reading Our Work: May 1, 2023 note to AAUP-VA press contacts

A letter to all VA faculty April 25, 2023 Dear Fellow Faculty, On Thursday, April 13, the Faculty Senate of James Madison University convened in a special session to consider a resolution of condemnation concerning the (most recent) actions of Provost Heather Coltman. The debate was thoughtful, frank, and instructive. At the conclusion of the … Continue reading Our Work: April 25, 2023 a letter to VA faculty

and we'd love to see you! There is a lot going on these days and much to talk about, so we would like to invite you all to another AAUP-JMU Social happy hour this Friday! AAUP-JMU Social happy hour Friday, April 28th, starting at 3:00pm Pale Fire Brewery, Harrisonburg

The April JMU BOV meeting is here! Several committees are having open meetings today, with a full BOV meeting tomorrow.  Of particular interest to those following the work of the JMU Faculty Senate is the meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee, which meets today from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm in the Highlands Room. Last … Continue reading JMU BOV meeting: April 20-21, 2023

From: Kelly Benjamin, AAUP Media and Communications It’s been a busy month in the world of higher education. Below are a few of the AAUP’s press clips from around the country since our last email. Read on to see the great work your fellow members have been doing to keep academic freedom, shared governance, and the … Continue reading AAUP in the news April edition

The Resolution of Condemnation of Recent Actions of JMU's Provost was passed by JMU's Faculty senate on April 13, 2023 by a final vote of 36 - 4 (5 abstentions). This blow for shared governance was preceded by the passage of the A&P Transparency & Accountability Resolution (39-3-4), in March. Stop by the JMU Forum … Continue reading JMU Faculty Senate: April 13, 2023 Condemns Actions of Provost

and we'd love to see you! There is a lot going on these days and much to talk about, so we would like to invite you all to another AAUP-JMU Social happy hour this Friday! AAUP-JMU Social happy hour Friday, March 31st starting at 3:00pm Pale Fire Brewery, Harrisonburg

From: Kelly Benjamin, AAUP Media and Communications Below are a few of the AAUP’s press clips from around the country over the past month. Read on to see the great work your fellow members have been doing to keep academic freedom, shared governance, and the economic security of the profession in the spotlight. If you are … Continue reading AAUP in the News March edition

The Faculty Senate “Resolution Regarding Transparency and Accountability of A&P Appointments within the Division of Academic Affairs” catalogs several instances of non-transparent and intimidating practices in relation to a recent A&P search process. This resolution, introduced in the January 26 Faculty Senate, passed with overwhelming support (39-3) and slight amendment during the March 3, 2023 … Continue reading JMU Faculty Senate: March 3, 2023