Kent State United Faculty Association Disaffiliates from AAUP

The Kent State United Faculty Association has decided to end its nearly 50-year formal affiliation with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The decision was made by a majority vote of our active members conducted between February 26 and March 12 and is effective April 1, 2025. Discussions about the possibility of disaffiliation from AAUP first began over a decade ago within KSUFA's governing bodies. The heavy lift of educating the active members about the circumstances leading up to the question of disaffiliation began on April 22, 2024. The links below cover the major communications sent to KSUFA members between April 22, 2024 and the start of the disaffiliation vote.

FAQs Concerning Potential Disaffiliation from AAUP

Vol. 0: Our Kent State Faculty Union and AAUP (email sent April 22, 2024)

Vol. 1: A deep dive into the history and circumstances leading to our disaffiliation discussions (email sent September 27, 2024)

Vol. 2: The pros and cons of remaining affiliated with AAUP and becoming compliant with our affiliation dues (email sent October 2, 2024)

Vol. 3: The pros and cons of disaffiliating from AAUP (email sent October 11, 2024)

Vol. 4: Next steps, timelines, and processes (email sent October 30, 2024) 

Vol. 5: Introducing the Kent State United Faculty Association (email sent December 2, 2024)

AAUP’s Statement on Affiliation (Received February 5, 2025)

OCAAUP’s Statement on Affiliation (Received February 25, 2025)