The National AAUP advances academic freedom and shared governance, defines professional values and standards, promotes the economic security of those who teach and research in higher education, organizes to make these goals a reality, and ensures high education’s contribution to the common good.
The Indiana Conference of the AAUP promotes cooperation among AAUP chapters at Indiana institutions of higher education. The Indiana Conference works for the betterment of higher education through promoting academic freedom, shared governance, and the rights of faculty.
The Bloomington Chapter has pursued the national mission at Indiana University for over a century. Our local Committee A on Academic Freedom advises and vigorously advocates for ALL faculty colleagues and graduate students who believe that their academic freedom has been violated.
The AAUP is the only national organization standing up for your rights as faculty. Our local chapter is only as strong as its membership. Click on the link to join the AAUP.
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Joining the National AAUP makes our chapter stronger, and a portion of your dues goes to support the work we do here locally.
To join, use this link to become a member. Once you’ve joined, please send us a note so that we can add you to our Bloomington roster and mailing list. You’ll also have an opportunity to get more involved if you would like.
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If you have questions, information or concerns to share, or would like to talk more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our email: iubaaup@iu.edu
Recent News, Updates, & Events
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- April 29, 2026: Public Presentation and Q&A with Howard BunsisJoin IUB-AAUP for a public online presentation and Q&A with Howard Bunsis on the results of an independent financial analysis of Indiana University commissioned by the chapter. This event will offer faculty, staff, students, and community members an opportunity to hear directly about the university’s finances and what the analysis reveals about IU’s actual fiscal position.
- April 17, 2026: IUB AAUP All-Faculty Spring Town HallJoin IUB-AAUP for a public discussion on protecting academic freedom and defending our rights to teach and conduct research free from political interference and attack. This town hall will bring together faculty, students, and campus leaders to address some of the most urgent issues facing Indiana University and higher education right now.
- Press Release: IUB AAUP Releases Independent Financial Analysis of Indiana University BloomingtonThe American Association of University Professors chapter at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) is releasing an independent financial analysis of IUB. The chapter commissioned the analysis from Howard Bunsis, Professor of Accounting at Eastern Michigan University and a specialist in the finances of higher education. It will present the analysis at a public online meeting on April 29, 2026.
- Press Release: Trump Administration Continues Its Persecution of Chinese Scholars with the Help of Indiana UniversityDr. Youhuang Xiang from Indiana University Bloomington is a Chinese national and researcher in biology who was arrested by the FBI in November on charges of smuggling. He has been in detention for over four months. Dr. Xiang is a well-respected scholar making important scientific contributions, fully vested in the advancement of science in the U.S. and internationally. Colleagues of Dr. Xiang note that the charges against him reflect a troubling mischaracterization of a common and routine method of obtaining research samples. Nevertheless, he was sentenced on April 7th, 2026 on charges of smuggling a biological agent.
- IUB AAUP Newsletter – March, 20262026 began with a big win for our chapter. Over the last six months we were the fastest-growing chapter in the AAUP. And now we are the largest advocacy chapter in the US. This was the result of a new recruitment drive based in solidarity and purpose, where so many faculty volunteered to meet one-on-one to discuss collective organizing. We are now a model for the rest of the country in recruitment and membership.
Who We Are
Executive Committee, 2025-2026
Officers
David McDonald (Folklore & Ethnomusicology), President
Maria Bucur (History), Vice President
(AAUP office hours, Spring 2026: Mondays, 1-2pm, Ballantine 833)
Christopher Sapp (Germanic Studies), Secretary
nicholae cline (Libraries), Treasurer
Members
Sofiya Asher (Slavic Studies)
Purnima Bose (English)
Andy Bruno (History)
Diane Henshel (O’Neill)
Israel Herrera (Spanish & Portuguese)
Moira Marsh (Libraries)
Ben Robinson (Germanic Studies)
Russ Skiba (Education, Emeritus)
John Carini (Physics), Ex Officio (Chair, Committee A)
Alex Tanford (Law, Emeritus), Ex Officio (Past President)
Committees & Working Groups
We have a number of committees and working groups that help keep our chapter active and vibrant. You can find descriptions and a list of members for each of these on our Committees & Working Groups page
Committee A (Academic Freedom)
Membership Committee
Committee Z (Economics of the Faculty)
Communications Committee
Climate & Climate Survey Working Group
Outreach & Engagement
The Executive Committee meets biweekly, Mondays at 3pm. If you would like to join, please send us a message at iubaaup@iu.edu.
To learn more about our committees and how you can get involved, please visit our Get Involved page.
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