In the State of Michigan this has happened at Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, Western Michigan University and Northern Michigan University. Faculty at UM-Flint were poised to organize collectively until their movement was blocked in the courts, on the grounds that Flint was too closely tied to the University as a whole to permit a separate bargaining unit. AAUP Chapter leaders here have previously felt that if the administration adheres to the written laws of the university, such a drastic change in faculty-administration roles would be unnecessary. Membership and activism within the AAUP offers both tangible and intangible benefits. Group rates are available for many services, including legal insurance.
Participation is open to all, with opportunity to assist in public programs and other good works.
The Executive Committee welcomes visitors and prospective members to its biweekly meetings, announced on the chapter website.