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
AAUP@JMU: Social+Discussion 3/31/23 at Pale Fire…
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
AAUP in the News March edition
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
JMU Faculty Senate: March 3, 2023
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
AAUP@JMU Comment re: Provost remarks of Feb 23, 2023
In the Provost’s February 2023 remarks to the Faculty Senate (February 23, 2023) and in regard to the Faculty Senate's Transparency and Accountability of Administrative Hires resolution and resolution of Condemnation, Dr. Coltman noted that the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) “stresses that collegiality should not be a basis for evaluation as it is … Continue reading AAUP@JMU Comment re: Provost remarks of Feb 23, 2023
Our Work: February 21, 2023
Email on Shared Governance, send to all JMU instructional faculty. (sent on Feb 21, 2023) AAUP_email.Feb21_2023Download
AAUP wrote the book on shared governance
The AAUP wrote the book on shared governance. Here is part of it: What is shared governance? Shared governance refers to the joint responsibility of faculty, administrations, and governing boards to govern colleges and universities. Differences in the weight of each group's voice on a particular issue should be determined by the extent of its … Continue reading AAUP wrote the book on shared governance
AAUP@JMU: Social+Discussion 2/24/23 at Pale Fire…
and we'd love to see you! The JMU Chapter of the AAUP's would like to invite you to a Social at Pale Fire Brewing Company (Friday, February 24 at 3:00 - 5:30 pm). We realize that schedules are tight, so please feel free to stop by for just a few minutes, if time allows. We'd love … Continue reading AAUP@JMU: Social+Discussion 2/24/23 at Pale Fire…
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AAUP in the News February Edition
From: Kelly Benjamin, AAUP Media and Communications Here are the top AAUP press clips from around the nation 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 news. And please help amplify this … Continue reading AAUP in the News February Edition