How do I contact the steering committee?
Use this form to reach out to us with comments or questions. We’ll respond as soon as we can.
Can I join your mailing list?
BSU AAUP members automatically receive our monthly updates and periodic emails. If you aren’t yet a member but want to receive our monthly updates, you can sign up using this form.
How much are dues? Can I afford them?
If you would like to join but are worried about affording dues, click here for more information.
How much are dues and can I afford them?
Dues rates are based on annual income and so should be within reach for most members.
I can’t afford a huge annual dues payment right now!
Dues can be paid in one lump sum annually or you can sign up for monthly recurring payments. For most employees at Ball State, monthly dues will be around the cost of a streaming service subscription.
Even the monthly payment is out of my reach…
The BSU chapter has some money to support membership fees for those experiencing hardship. Please contact the Steering Committee for more information about these opportunities.
Why should I become a member?
What are the member benefits and responsibilities?
BSU AAUP Chapter Benefits & Expectations
While all members of the BSU community can attend our monthly chapter meetings, socials, and other public events, only dues paying members can serve on the steering committee, work on a subcommittee, and vote on resolutions and in elections. Dues paying members also gain access to our Discord so they can communicate about things impacting BSU in real time. By joining the national AAUP as a BSU faculty member, graduate student, or professional staff person, you automatically become a member of the BSU Chapter and the Indiana Conference.
Indiana Conference AAUP Benefits & Expectations
The Indiana Conference of the AAUP brings together faculty across all university campuses statewide. They hold a monthly leadership meeting and run task forces and special campaigns. Dues paying members can join their mailing list, attend certain meetings, and take part in task forces and campaigns.
National AAUP Benefits & Expectations
Your membership in the National AAUP helps support numerous initiatives that defend and extend academic freedom in the United States. As a member of the National AAUP, you will receive a subscription to their quarterly magazine, Academe. You will also gain access to webinars, toolkits, and information and advice on how to successfully navigate and defend higher education. Finally, through its affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AAUP members gain the full range of AFT benefits, including travel discounts, insurance coverage, legal consultation, and more. A portion of your dues come back to the BSU AAUP for various local initiatives as well.