The American Association of University Professors is a nonprofit membership association of faculty and other academic professionals. Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have members and chapters based at colleges and universities across the country.

Since its foundation in 1915, the AAUP has helped to shape American higher education by developing the standards and procedures that maintain quality in education and academic freedom in this country's colleges and universities. We define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, advance the rights of academics, particularly as those rights pertain to academic freedom and shared governance, and promote the interests of higher education teaching and research.

The Fontbonne chapter of the AAUP is not currently active, but there are individuals on campus who are still involved and able to help. If you have questions about the AAUP or need assistance or representation regarding an issue, contact Libby Rayhel (erayhel@fontbonne.edu).