Finding aid for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Xavier University Chapter Records
Title:
American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Xavier University Chapter Records
Repository:
Xavier University Archives and Special Collections
Phone: 513-745-4821
https://libguides.xavier.edu/archives
Creator:
American Association of University Professors. Xavier University Chapter
Dates:
1961-2011
Bulk dates:
1961-1987
Quantity:
.8 linear feet (2 manuscript boxes)
Abstract:
 These records, dating between 1961-2011, were generated by the Xavier University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). They document faculty participation in the chapter and activities pertaining to faculty salaries, university budget issues, and campus communication.
Identification:
XUA-92
Language:
The records are in English

History of American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Xavier University Chapter

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a professional organization devoted to representing college and university faculty members. The Xavier University Chapter of the AAUP was established sometime in late 1962, and remained active until around 1986. It joined the Ohio Conference of the AAUP in 1965. The chapter addressed issues concerning faculty benefits and salaries, tenure and rank requirements, university budget issues, and relationships among departments, faculty, administration, and students. The chapter actively researched collective bargaining options in the 1970s and early 1980s and engaged in discussions about the university's acquisition of Edgecliff College during the same time. On March 16, 2009, a group of faculty members restored the chapter and it remained active for several years thereafter. At the time of the writing of this finding aid (2017), University Archives is unaware of a formal dissolution of the chapter although there is no evidence of its continuance.

Scope and Content

The records are organized into two series and date from 1961-2011. Series I, which dates from 1961-2011, contains constitutions, minutes, correspondence, and research files generated by the Xavier University Chapter of the AAUP. Series II, which dates from 1964-1982, contains correspondence, reports, newsletters, and publications generated by the Ohio Conference of the AAUP and the National Office of the AAUP.

Statement of Arrangement

The records are organized into two series: Series I, American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Xavier University Chapter Records and Series II, American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Ohio Conference and National Office Materials.

Restrictions on Use

This collection is the physical property of Xavier University. Copyright law of the United States governs the reproduction of copyrighted material. The User assumes full responsibility for the fair use of materials requested in total compliance with the copyright law of the United States that may arise through the use of any requested materials.

Restrictions on Access

Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may only be used in the University Archives room by appointment.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Collective bargaining -- College employees -- Ohio.

Organizations/Corporations:

American Association of University Professors. Xavier University Chapter
Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) -- Faculty.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, Box Number, Folder Number, XUA-92, American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Xavier University Chapter Records, University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Acquisition Information

Original acquisition date and method unknown.

Accruals

Accrual of 2009-2011 chapter records received by Thomas Kennealy, University Archivist, from Nancy Bertaux in 2011.

Detailed Description of The Collection



Series I: American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Xavier University Chapter Records, 1961-2011

Scope and Content
Series I contains constitutions, minutes, correspondence, surveys, and reports created by the Xavier University chapter of the AAUP. Topics addressed in the minutes and correspondence include faculty salaries and benefits, chapter officer elections, campus communication, academic freedom, student enrollment, and Xavier University's relationship with the Jesuit community. Material from the late 1970s through the early 1980s discusses Xavier University's acquisition of Edgecliff College. There are also research files on topics such as collective bargaining, institutional mergers, and affirmative action. In addition, the series contains by-laws, minutes, and correspondence from the restoration of the chapter from 2009-2011.

Box 1 / Folder 1
Constitutions, 1962-1981




Box 1 / Folder 2-5
Minutes, 1962-1983




Box 1 / Folder 6-7
Correspondence, 1971-1986


Scope and Content: Includes correspondence between the Xavier University Chapter, chapters at other universities, the Ohio Conference, and the National Office.


Box 1 / Folder 8
Motions for consideration, 1985 March 7


Scope and Content: The motions address the financial state of Xavier University and faculty participation in the budget process.


Box 1 / Folder 9-10
Collective bargaining research files, 1974-1982




Box 1 / Folder 11
Articles about institutional mergers and affirmative action, 1981-1982




Box 2 / Folder 1
Faculty salary surveys, 1961-1987





Series II: American Association of University Professors (AAUP)- Ohio Conference and National Office Materials, 1964-1982

Scope and Content
Series II consists of correspondence between the chapter and the Ohio Conference of the AAUP and the AAUP National Office as well as reports, newsletters, and publications dating from 1964-1982.

Box 2 / Folder 4-5
Ohio Conference minutes, directories, and reports, 1964-1982




Box 2 / Folder 6
Ohio Conference newsletters, 1974-1981




Box 2 / Folder 7
National Office correspondence and newsletters, 1974-1982




Box 2 / Folder 8
National Office membership kit, 1982