Join Wesleyan AAUP

Membership is open to all current faculty and staff, as well as retired faculty and graduate students. Appointed higher education administrators are not eligible and may not attend members-only Wesleyan AAUP meetings.

Why Join?

Across higher education, academic freedom, shared governance, and economic security are under increasing threat. Joining the Wesleyan AAUP means:

  • A Stronger Voice - Ensuring faculty are part of decisions that shape teaching, research, and campus priorities.

  • Real Support - Connecting with colleagues across ranks and divisions, advocating for fairness in pay, workload, and equity.

  • Collective Power - Standing with faculty both locally and nationwide to defend academic freedom and fair working conditions.

How Do I Join?

  1. Become a member of the National AAUP.

    • Use a personal email account (Gmail is preferable).

    • Be sure to affiliate yourself with Wesleyan.

    • Professional dues are reimbursable through GISOS general funds.

  2. Provide your contact info to Wesleyan AAUP here.

  3. Consider contributing tax-deductable, voluntary Wesleyan AAUP dues.

  4. Start getting involved!