NowenAmerican Association of University Professors
UnclaimedAAUP is a national union and membership association advancing scholarly integrity, shared governance, and professional excellence for faculty and academic professionals.
Overview
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a national union and membership association of faculty and other academic professionals that champions academic freedom, shared governance, and the advancement of higher education. It provides analysis, resources, and advocacy for members and chapters across colleges and universities, focusing on scholarly integrity, governance, research, and policy engagement to support faculty, academic professionals, and students.
Mission statement
To advance academic freedom, shared governance, and quality higher education by supporting faculty and academic professionals through research, analysis, advocacy, and professional development.
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What we offer
Academe
Provides in-depth coverage on higher education issues through articles, reviews, and a robust blog.
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www.aaup.org/academeJournal of Academic Freedom
Promotes scholarly discourse on academic freedom issues.
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www.aaup.org/publications/journal-academic-freedomThe Redbook
Provides vital policy insights for academic professionals.
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www.aaup.org/publications/redbookAAUP Policy Statements & Reports
Empowering faculty with crucial insights and reports on higher education.
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www.aaup.org/reports-publications/aaup-policies-reportsProtecting Academic Freedom
Ensures academic freedom through resources and support for faculty and campuses.
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www.aaup.org/about/programs/protecting-academic-freedomAdvancing Shared Governance
Empowers faculty with resources and guidance to improve shared governance in academic settings.
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www.aaup.org/about/programs/advancing-shared-governanceLegal Program
Offers essential legal support and guidance for academic governance issues.
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www.aaup.org/about/programs/legal-programResearch
Provides critical analysis and resources to support informed decision-making in higher education.
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www.aaup.org/about/programs/researchGovernment Relations
Advocates for higher education policy and protects academic freedoms.
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www.aaup.org/about/programs/government-relationsAwards
Recognizes outstanding contributions to academic freedom and governance.
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www.aaup.org/about/programs/awardsMarket segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Shared governance and faculty development
Resources, training, networking, and advocacy that strengthen faculty participation in institutional governance, shared-decision making, and professional leadership.
Products: Advancing Shared Governance, Protecting Academic Freedom, Legal Program
Academic freedom advocacy and legal defense
Legal guidance, investigations, policy statements, and advocacy actions to defend faculty academic freedom, due process, and related rights.
Products: Protecting Academic Freedom, Legal Program, AAUP Policy Statements & Reports, Journal of Academic Freedom
Higher education policy research and government advocacy
Policy analysis, research, legislative monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to inform and influence higher education policy and institutional practice.
Products: Research, Government Relations, AAUP Policy Statements & Reports, The Redbook
Scholarly publishing and member communications
Member-focused publications, journals, magazines, and digital content for disseminating scholarship, commentary, association news, and advertising opportunities.
Products: Academe, Journal of Academic Freedom, The Redbook, AAUP Policy Statements & Reports
More information about our offering
Academe
Academe is AAUP's member magazine featuring three regular issues per year and the annual Bulletin, with digital editions, submissions, blog content, subscriptions, and advertising opportunities.
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- Access Anytime, AnywhereSubscribers can access the digital edition, including extra features and downloadable PDFs of issues, enhancing convenience and availability.
- Stay Updated on Key IssuesReceive three comprehensive issues each year that dive into critical topics affecting higher education, featuring expert analyses and insights.
- Reach Academic ProfessionalsExpand your reach by advertising in both the print and digital editions of Academe, connecting with a targeted audience of faculty and academic professionals.
- Comprehensive Annual UpdatesThe Bulletin offers summaries of key AAUP reports and policy documents, allowing members to stay informed about institutional best practices and initiatives.
- Encourage Academic VoicesAcademe provides a platform for faculty and scholars to contribute articles, promoting diverse academic perspectives on pressing issues.
- Flexible Subscription ModelsChoose from various subscription plans, including options tailored for agencies and international readers, ensuring accessibility to a wide audience.
Journal of Academic Freedom
The Journal of Academic Freedom publishes scholarship and analysis on issues of academic freedom. It serves as a platform for discussions regarding the importance of academic freedom within higher education.
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- Provides Scholarly AnalysisOffers a platform for in-depth analysis and discussion of academic freedom issues, helping to shape policy and understanding in the higher education landscape.
- Invites Scholarly SubmissionsEncourages scholars to submit their work, fostering diverse perspectives and promoting rigorous debate on academic freedom within the academic community.
The Redbook
The Redbook is a AAUP publication offering policy-related content for the academic community.
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- Delivers Essential Policy InsightsThe Redbook provides insightful policy analysis and recommendations, supporting academic professionals and institutions in navigating the complexities of higher education.
AAUP Policy Statements & Reports
A collection of policy statements, investigations and inquiries, and topical reports published by AAUP.
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- Provides Insightful InvestigationsOffers thorough analyses and findings on the state of higher education that informs policy and practice.
- Access Comprehensive Policy StatementsIncludes critical guidelines and positions that influence educational practices and governance.
- Discover Current IssuesCovers a wide range of emerging topics affecting academic environments, providing valuable insights.
- Easily Access All ReportsA centralized location for all AAUP publications, ensuring users find the information they need quickly.
Protecting Academic Freedom
Program focusing on protecting academic freedom across higher education, with resources and guidance for members and campuses.
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- Offer Comprehensive ResourcesDelivers extensive resources to assist stakeholders in understanding and navigating academic freedom policies and practices.
- Champion Faculty RightsEngages in advocacy efforts to protect faculty rights and promote academic freedom in higher education.
- Enhance Shared GovernanceStrengthens the collaborative framework within institutions, ensuring that faculty voices are integral to governance processes.
Advancing Shared Governance
Program dedicated to advancing shared governance within colleges and universities.
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- Enhance Governance StructuresAids institutions in building governance bodies that facilitate effective collaboration between faculty and administration.
- Advocate For Faculty RightsPromotes faculty rights and responsibilities in governance discussions with institutional leadership.
- Build Leadership SkillsEmpowers faculty to take active roles in their institutions' decision-making processes.
- Foster Collaborative PracticesEncourages collaboration among faculty to model effective shared governance.
Legal Program
Legal program providing legal guidance and support to AAUP members and chapters on governance and academic freedom matters.
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- Receive Expert Legal GuidanceMembers benefit from tailored legal advice that addresses complex academic issues, ensuring they navigate challenges effectively.
- Defend Academic FreedomPromotes and defends faculty members' rights to express their ideas freely without fear of institutional repercussions.
- Assist Faculty ChaptersEquips chapters with the knowledge required to address specific legal challenges faced in their governance.
Research
The Research program offers analysis and resources to study higher education policy and related topics, ensuring faculty are informed and engaged in critical discussions around academic issues.
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- Informs Decision-MakingFacilitates understanding of complex policies that affect faculty and higher education systems, enabling effective advocacy.
- Supports Faculty EngagementEncourages faculty to engage with critical academic issues and enhance their own research efforts.
- Empowers Faculty AdvocacyEnables faculty to effectively advocate for their interests and the integrity of higher education.
Government Relations
The Government Relations program advocates for higher education policy through strategic engagement with government entities and stakeholders. By influencing legislative and regulatory decisions, it aims to protect academic freedoms and promote institutional integrity.
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- Influences Policy DecisionsThrough active engagement, the program fosters favorable legislative outcomes for academic institutions and their stakeholders.
- Proactive Legislative EngagementStaying informed about legislative changes allows the program to respond rapidly and effectively to developments that impact higher education.
- Strengthens Advocacy EffectivenessCollaborations with various stakeholders enhance the ability to influence policy and safeguard academic freedoms.
- Informs Evidence-Based AdvocacyUtilizing research to drive arguments ensures that advocacy efforts are backed by solid evidence, making them more persuasive.
- Empowers Members in AdvocacyBy providing resources, members are equipped to engage effectively with government entities on their own.
Awards
The Awards program recognizes outstanding contributions to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its mission, celebrating individuals and organizations that exemplify commitment to academic freedom and shared governance.
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- Celebrate AccomplishmentsThis feature allows the AAUP to publicly acknowledge and award those who have made significant impacts in the fields of academic freedom and governance, promoting a culture of excellence within higher education.
- Host Celebratory EventsThe recognition ceremony not only celebrates the accomplishments of awardees but also builds community among faculty and academic professionals who share common goals of advancing higher education.
- Enhance Recognition OpportunitiesThrough partnerships, the awards program can reach broader audiences and enhance the impact of recognition efforts within the higher education community.
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Shared governance and faculty development
No explicit market-size or CAGR figures were present in the supplied searchResults. I estimated size by treating “shared governance and faculty development” as a niche segment of higher-education professional development (training, conferences, memberships, consulting, publisher products). Assumptions: ~U.S. faculty development spend on direct programs (training, conferences, memberships) yields roughly $0.5–0.8B annually in the U.S.; extrapolating to global higher‑education markets (2–3x U.S. level) and adding related revenue from conferences, consulting, and publisher products produces a conservative global market estimate of about $2.0B. Growth potential is modest-to-moderate (estimated 6% CAGR) driven by ongoing demand for leadership/ governance training, digital/online faculty development, and institutional responses to faculty workforce and governance challenges. No supplied search result contained explicit numeric market-size or CAGR data, so internal-market-hierarchy and per‑faculty spend assumptions were used.
Academic freedom advocacy and legal defense
No explicit market-size or CAGR data found in the provided results. The estimate uses internal knowledge: academic-freedom advocacy and legal defense is a narrow subset of legal services, higher-education compliance, and nonprofit advocacy spending. Typical inputs include legal fees for individual faculty cases, staffing and investigations at national organizations, and university legal/HR spending. The provided pages (AAUP, MLA) show active national advocacy, resources, and growing legislative threats to higher education, implying rising demand. Conservatively estimate a U.S.-focused annual market of roughly $0.2B and moderate growth (≈6% CAGR) driven by increased legal disputes, investigations, and advocacy funding.
Higher education policy research and government advocacy
Estimate based on figures in the provided results: global higher-education market ~USD 1,042.31B (2025) and US state higher-education appropriations ($80.8B general operating; $12.3B student aid in 2019). Policy research and government advocacy for higher education is a small professional services/NGO slice of the overall market; applying a conservative share (≈0.3–0.6%) yields an estimated global segment size of roughly USD 3–6B (midpoint ≈5B). Growth potential is conservatively set below the overall higher-education CAGR reported (11.24%) because advocacy and nonprofit research budgets typically grow more slowly than total tuition/revenue—estimated CAGR ~5%.
Scholarly publishing and member communications
Primary sources estimate the scholarly journals market at about $10.7–10.8bn (Delta Think) with a long‑term CAGR ≈2.3% (Delta Think; EUA). Using those figures and treating member‑focused publications (association journals, magazines, digital member content and related advertising) as a subset of the broader journals/ scholarly publishing market, I estimate the addressable market for “scholarly publishing and member communications” at roughly $2.5bn (approx. 20–25% of the journals market), and assume similar modest growth (~2.3% CAGR) consistent with sector estimates.
- In 2022, we estimated it to be $10.7bn, rising to $10.8bn in 2023. We estimate the long-term average growth of the market to be 2.3% per year.
- The global scholarly market’s average annual growth rate is estimated to be 2.3%.
- The value of the global scholarly publishing market reached $28 billion in 2019.
- American Association of University Professors
- Academe
- Journal of Academic Freedom
- The Redbook
- AAUP Policy Statements & Reports
- Protecting Academic Freedom
- Advancing Shared Governance
- Legal Program
- Research
- Government Relations
- Awards
- The global higher education market was valued at USD 1,042.31 billion in 2025 (CAGR 2026-2035: 11.24%).
- General operating support totaled $80.8 billion in 2019; state financial aid allocations totaled $12.3 billion.
- In 2022, we estimated it to be $10.7bn, rising to $10.8bn in 2023. We estimate the long-term average growth of the market to be 2.3% per year.
- The global scholarly market’s average annual growth rate is estimated to be 2.3%.
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