American Association of University Professors, Central Washington University Chapter Records

American Association of University Professors, Central Washington University Chapter Records, 1940-2004 (bulk 1953-1989)

Overview of the Collection

Creator: American Association of University Professors
Title: American Association of University Professors, Central Washington University Chapter Records
Dates: 1940-2004 (bulk 1953-1989) (inclusive)
19402004
Quantity: 2.5 cubic feet
Collection Number: RG060-06-43
Summary: This collection contains the organizational records of the American Association of University Professors, Central Washington University Chapter, from 1940 to 2004.
Repository: Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu
Access Restrictions: Open to the public for educational research
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The national chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) was organized in 1915 to advance academic freedom, shared governance and to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education. The first meeting of the AAUP at Central Washington University was held on October 14, 1954. Regular monthly meetings were held during the academic year to address faculty concerns with administrative decision-making and participative governance. Central Washington University continues to be an active member of the AAUP.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The records of the American Association of University Professors, Central Washington University chapter, comprise organization history and finances, constitution and procedures, chapter newsletters, membership lists, meeting minutes, correspondence, papers of chapter presidents, committee minutes and reports, and various materials and ephemera related to the operations of the organization. The collection highlights the years of conflict between the faculty and Board of Trustees during the early 1970s, the reduction-in-force activities during the early 1980s and the movement to a collection bargaining agreement between faculty and management during the early 1990s.

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Central Washington University began as the Washington State Normal School in 1891. In 1937, the school was rechristened the Central Washington College of Education. In 1961, the school became Central Washington State College and, finally, in 1977, Central Washington University.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number]. American Association of University Professors, Central Washington University Chapter Records. Archives and Special Collections, Brooks Library, Central Washington University.

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