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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Recent News, Updates, & Events
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- IUB AAUP Newsletter – May, 2026As we transition from the academic year 2025-26 to summer plans, we wanted to touch base one last time to share our victories this year, our continuing struggles into next year, and a couple of action items we ask you to do before the next academic year begins.
- IUB AAUP Executive Committee Concerned Scientists @ IU Statement on the Closure of Myers HallThe Indiana University Bloomington chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-IUB), together with Concerned Scientists @ IU, condemn the sudden and unannounced closure of numerous biology laboratories in Myers Hall starting on May 7th, 2026. This closure continued for a full week until the afternoon of May 14th, 2026. It was not formally required by any federal directive and the careers of many faculty and students in the Biology Department have been endangered by this action of choice on the part of the IU administration.
- 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.
Who We Are
Executive Committee, 2025-2026
Officers
Diane Henshel (O’Neill), President
Sandy Washburn (IIDC), Vice President
Christopher Sapp (Germanic Studies), Secretary
nicholae cline (Libraries), Treasurer
Members
Andy Bruno (History)
Alison Calhoun (French & Italian)
Roger Innes (Biology)
Trish Kerlé (Kelley)
Sonia Lee (American Studies)
David McDonald (Folklore & Ethnomusicology)
Joe Varga (Labor Studies)
John Carini (Physics), Ex Officio (Chair, Committee A)
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.