“I like being represented by and protected by something larger than myself, and in a time of budget cuts, administrative reassessments of individual faculty workloads, and the slow painful erosion of faculty authority across the profession, the AAUP-KSU offers powerful solidarity. I wouldn't have it any other way than to be a part of this chapter's AAUP.”

Claire Culleton, English

“For me, the AAUP represents our best hope for defending the quality of higher education at Kent State, and in no small way the entire state of Ohio.”

Patrick Gallagher, Modern & Classical Language Studies

“When times are difficult and uncertain, we must support the organization that gives faculty a legal say over how decisions are made at Kent State University.”

Mark Cassell, Political Science

“I value the consultations and interventions made available to me as much as the obvious and considerable role the union plays in contract negotiations.”

John Ackerman, English

“For me, the AAUP at Kent is peace of mind.”

Timothy Gallagher, Sociology

“Becoming a member of the AAUP-KSU has given me a great sense of unity for fair and equal treatment amongst all Kent State Employees. I believe as we grow in numbers our strength and bargaining hopes will provide protection of our basic guaranteed rights in a more effective manner. As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers, and joining the AAUP-KSU has demonstrated to me, first hand , that together we can ensure fair and equal treatment for all that deserve it.”

Marge Iagulli –NTT, Salem Campus