Election Process + Procedures

In December of odd-numbered years, we elect Executive Committee Officers and Elected Representatives:

Executive Committee officers include President, First Vice President for Collective Bargaining, Second Vice President for Grievances, Secretary, and Treasurer. Elected officers serve a term of two years each.

Elected Representatives are a group of 5 individuals elected from AAUP active membership. Additionally, the Executive Committee may appoint up to three additional Representatives with the goal of increasing representation across all academic units of the University. Representatives establish best practices for communication and facilitate a productive sharing of information, ideas and grievances between the chapter Officers and Active Membership. In addition, they may function in an advisory role to executive committee members as necessary. One representative must be a part-time faculty member. They serve a term of two years each; incumbents are eligible for re-election.

In December of even-numbered years, we elect our Elections Committee:

The Election Committee is comprised of three Active Members. The Elections Committee conducts elections together with chapter staff, in accordance with chapter bylaws. Executive Committee members and Elected Representatives are not eligible to serve as on the Election Committee.

Announcements of calls for nominations are sent to our e-mail lists. If you are a faculty member and do not receive union e-mails, please contact us and we can rectify this. Electronic secret ballots are sent to e-mail addresses of all Active Members.

For more detail, please consult our chapter bylaws.