Public Statements

Independent, self-governing universities are essential to our democracy. Since coming to power this year, the Trump administration has attempted to inappropriately and unconstitutionally interfere in the operations of our universities at multiple levels. Most recently, it has offered a compact to university leaders that involves preferential consideration for federal grants, based not on merit but on ideological fealty, to nine institutions across the country. You can read t

AAUP-OSU clarifies the relationship between academic freedom and responsibility.

AAUP-OSU responds to President Carter's July 27th Face the Nation interview, reinforcing our stance on academic freedom.

AAUP-OSU stands with international students and faculty as they are being targeted by the federal administration.

AAUP-OSU opposes the creation of the Chase Center on the grounds that it poses a financial risk and flies is the face of shared governance.

AAUP-OSU condemns the police repression and arrests occurring on campus in April 2024.

AAUP-OSU calls on OSU to drop disciplinary charges against student protesters from OHYCJ.

AAUP-OSU joins labor unions in calling for a ceasefire in Israel-Palestine.

AAUP-OSU affirms its commitment to academic freedom, endorsing the AAUP's national statement.

AAUP-OSU opposes Ohio SB117, which proposes to override university shared governance structures to create an independent center on campus.

AAUP-OSU stands in solidarity with the Rutgers University faculty and their strike.

AAUP-OSU expresses alarm about OSU's new proposed "free speech" policy.

AAUP-OSU supports the Miami University professors' right to unionize.

AAUP-OSU is in solidarity with OSU Marion Faculty as they unionize.

AAUP-OSU supports OSU faculty member Dr. Angela Bryant as she pursues reinstatement.

Solidarity statement for OSU faculty member Dr. Ashley Hope Pérez, author of Out of Darkness.

AAUP-OSU makes a statement on campus COVID-19 policies in preparation for classes to begin.

AAUP-OSU expresses concerns with COVID-19 measures planned for Spring 2022.

AAUP-OSU responds to the COVID-19 crisis with an advocacy statement.