American Association of University Professors
Press Release | March 9, 2026
Students, Faculty, Staff Deserve Better; Board of Trustees Must Engage Them In Next Presidential Hiring Process Attribution: Jennifer Tisone Price, Executive Director, American Association of University Professors-Ohio Conference “The students, faculty, and staff of the Ohio State University deserve better. Better looks like respecting colleges and universities as institutions of higher education; not running them […]
Press Release | March 3, 2026
In a time of heightened uncertainty around campus activism and immigration enforcement, understanding your rights is essential. Join the University of Cincinnati-AAUP on Friday, March 6, from 3 – 5 p.m. for a Know Your Rights training focused on faculty activism and interactions, including those involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Gain insights from legal, […]
Press Release | February 26, 2026
HB 698 Analysis FUNDING HB 698 requires the Governor to “ensure” that future executive budgets set aside a portion of the State Share of Instruction (SSI) for institutional compliance. This directive raises separation-of-powers concerns, as the General Assembly is effectively instructing the Governor regarding budget recommendations. While the Ohio Constitution requires the Governor to submit […]
Press Release | February 24, 2026
Bill Is Another Attack on Higher Education, Academic Freedom, And Tenure Under the Guise of “Accountability” Ohio Professors Strongly Oppose HB 698 The American Association of University Professors- Ohio Conference (OCAAUP) strongly opposes HB 698. The bill is an attempt to address a problem that does not exist. In doing so, HB 698 imposes exorbitant […]
Press Release | February 22, 2026
Ohio’s Legislators Must Stop Attacking Higher Education! Ohio’s public colleges and universities are under attack–AGAIN– and the people who will pay the price are students, workers, and communities across the state. House Bill 698 doubles down on a troubling pattern of legislation designed to politicize higher education, single out employees, and erode the academic freedom […]
Press Release | February 19, 2026
One of the most misunderstood concepts in higher education is tenure. No, it’s not a job for life. Yes, it is fundamental to safeguarding academic freedom. Does tenure guarantee a job for life?Tenure is not a guarantee of lifetime employment but rather a protection of academic freedom and a guarantee of due process. In terms […]
Press Release | February 12, 2026
No, it isn’t indoctrination. It’s not opinion. And, it’s not brainwashing. But those are convenient myths when facts don’t support powerful special interests or politics. Academic freedom is essential to higher education. It ensures that the pursuit and transfer of knowledge are not hindered by powerful special interests, partisan politics, or the influence of large […]
Press Release | November 5, 2025
A Message from President Gretchen McNamara, DMA Dear Fellow Ohio AAUP Members: I am pleased to share that the Executive Board of the Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors has selected Jennifer Tisone Price to be our next Executive Director! We were impressed with her level of experience, professionalism, and enthusiasm for meeting […]
Press Release | October 21, 2025
Thank you to all members who took the time to nominate colleagues for the annual meeting awards. It is clear that there are many AAUP members across the state who are very actively engaged in meaningful work that advances AAUP principles. We are pleased to announce that the 2025 and first-ever recipients of the John T. […]
Press Release | September 16, 2025
Plaintiffs Are Members of Ohio’s Three Largest Education Unions Today, members of the Ohio Education Association (OEA), the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), and the Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors (OCAAUP) filed a lawsuit in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas challenging an unconstitutional and discriminatory provision in the most […]
Press Release | August 18, 2025
The Ohio Conference AAUP will host an in-person annual meeting this year to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a state conference. The meeting will be held on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, at The Grand Event Center, just outside of downtown Columbus. There are three awards that are eligible to be given at […]
Press Release | August 11, 2025
You might recall from our previous communications about the state budget that, during the conference committee process, the legislature added an overhaul of the governance of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). This extreme, eleventh-hour change will take away control of the system from elected educators and put it in the hands of political appointees. […]
Press Release | August 11, 2025
OverviewSenate Bill 1 officially became law on June 27, and institutions are quickly implementing the many mandates that require immediate compliance. There are several requirements of the law that have delayed compliance deadlines, as outlined here on the ODHE SB 1 page. We have updated the SB 1 Toolkit page on our website with the most current information […]
Press Release | July 1, 2025
Late Monday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 96, the state operating budget bill for Fiscal Years 2026-27. The governor approved some of the most widely opposed provisions in the bill, including a flat state income tax and the use of $600 million in unclaimed funds for the Cleveland Browns’ new stadium. But, Gov. […]
Press Release | June 27, 2025
On Wednesday, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 96, the state operating budget bill for Fiscal Years 2026-27. Gov. DeWine has until July 1 to sign the bill. He can veto line items. Here are some of the key provisions in the bill for higher education as it came out of conference committee: We are […]