President Mitch Daniels’ recent use of “rare creature” or “rare bird” as a figure of speech to describe students and faculty of color is not simply an unfortunate, and hurtful, turn of phrase. It is another example in a series of examples that reflect the tone-deaf nature of Daniels and the Purdue administration toward the […]
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On behalf of the Purdue-West Lafayette chapter of the American Association of University Professors, the chapter executive committee expresses its full support and solidarity with Indiana teachers and the Indiana State Teachers Association for better wages and working conditions. The ISTA is hosting a rally gathering at the Statehouse in Indianapolis November 19th. The “Red for Ed” […]
The American Association of University Professors Purdue chapter (AAUP-Purdue) notes with strong concern the release by the Purdue University administration of S-19 on October 15th. S-19 is a new standard governing Purdue’s Intellectual Property policy. It gives the University broad power to hold intellectual copyright and ownership over Courseware and Online Modules designed by Purdue faculty. Purdue […]
Submitted by AAUP Purdue on Mon, 09/16/2019 – 14:44 Contact: Alice Pawley, chapter secretary/treasurer, [email protected], (765) 201-0751 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AAUP-Purdue sides with the Purdue University Senate regarding eliminating student charges for compliant IDs The Purdue chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP-Purdue) stands in support of Purdue University Senate Resolution 19-04, which was passed overwhelmingly on September 9, 2019. […]
The Purdue chapter of the American Association of University Professors registers its support for and solidarity with the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) as the ISTA mobilizes to demand fair wages and more resources for their schools and their students. Indiana has lagged behind neighboring states as investment in public education has been de-prioritized during […]
This afternoon, AAUP Purdue passed a statement of solidarity with the faculty at Wright State, who are on their 8th day of a strike. Over 50% of our chapter members approved the following statement: Dear Wright State colleagues, The Purdue chapter of the American Association of University Professors sends solidarity greetings. We stand with your faculty in […]
The Purdue chapter of the American Association of University Professors condemns the recent vandalism of the home of a Purdue faculty member. We deplore all personal attacks on any member of the Purdue community. We affirm Purdue’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, rejecting racism, hate crimes, and violent acts that threaten free speech, academic freedom, and the […]
At the chapter meeting tonight, members voted unanimously to pass the following statement regarding the recently flyers posted on Purdue’s campus. CHAPTER STATEMENT In the 72 hours after a virulent anti-semite killed 11 Jews at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, white nationalists and white supremacists posted flyers on the Purdue campus. Similar leafleting of […]