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Your South Carolina Conference of chapters of the AAUP. We fight for academic freedom, shared governance, and better working conditions for all in higher ed. Join: no one can advocate for us like us. https://www.aaup-sc.org/
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Firing faculty without due process intimidates students as well as their teachers. That kind of widespread fear damages the learning environment that our public colleges and universities can offer their students.
In the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, an organized political effort has emerged: Political figures are mining social media for statements about the murder and demanding that state employees be fired or otherwise pushed out of their jobs because of their speech. (1/5)
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
SC higher ed people: gather with us on Zoom on Tues, Nov 18 at noon to examine USC’s potential move to pursue accreditation through the Florida-based CPHE & how we can safeguard independent accreditation standards in SC and beyond—learn more, register: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/...
November Power Lunch: The Politicization of Accreditation
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025🕛 12:00 - 1 pm✅ Please register here at Zoom to get the meeting link. If you are gathering with friends for the Power Lunch, only one person needs to register. The November...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As the season turns gourdgeous, a reminder that your AAUP-SC Fall Meeting is Saturday, Nov 8 online. Members, check your email for more details and to register: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/...
Fall Meeting - Sat, Nov 8
AAUP-SC Fall Members' Meeting. Saturday, November 8, 9:30 - 11:30 am. On Zoom Only. Register here at Zoom to get the meeting link. Members: check your email for more details.
www.aaup-sc.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
THAT WAS GREAT. It was good to be together to learn and to talk about important things. You absolutely rock, Dr. Criley at @aaup.org Much love from the Palmetto State.
SC higher ed people: gather with us on Zoom on Wed, Oct 29 at noon to talk about the state of academic freedom and due process in the state and what we can do to protect these things — with Dr. Mark Criley at the National @aaup.org office — learn more, register: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/...
October Virtual Power Lunch: Academic Freedom, Due Process, and Institutional Policies
📅 Wednesday, October 29, 2025🕛 12:00 - 1 pm✅ Register here to get Zoom link. If you are gathering with friends for the Power Lunch, only one person needs to register. The October session will focus on...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Tomorrow (Wednesday!) at noon!
SC higher ed people: gather with us on Zoom on Wed, Oct 29 at noon to talk about the state of academic freedom and due process in the state and what we can do to protect these things — with Dr. Mark Criley at the National @aaup.org office — learn more, register: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/...
October Virtual Power Lunch: Academic Freedom, Due Process, and Institutional Policies
📅 Wednesday, October 29, 2025🕛 12:00 - 1 pm✅ Register here to get Zoom link. If you are gathering with friends for the Power Lunch, only one person needs to register. The October session will focus on...
www.aaup-sc.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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DEFEND HIGHER ED STARTER PACK!

We are building a movement to defend US higher education & have created a starter pack of AAUP chapter & ally accounts to follow. Please Share!

(This list is not exhaustive. If you have suggestions, please shoot us a DM!)

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October 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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TOMORROW! Join HELU's Contingency Task Force on Zoom for a wall-to-wall, coast-to-coast screening of ADJUNCT & a post-screening discussion with filmmaker Ron Najor! Saturday, October 25 at 2:30 ET / 1:30 CT / 12:30 MT / 11:30 PT. Register at bit.ly/watch_adjunct
October 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
SC higher ed people: gather with us on Zoom on Wed, Oct 29 at noon to talk about the state of academic freedom and due process in the state and what we can do to protect these things — with Dr. Mark Criley at the National @aaup.org office — learn more, register: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/...
October Virtual Power Lunch: Academic Freedom, Due Process, and Institutional Policies
📅 Wednesday, October 29, 2025🕛 12:00 - 1 pm✅ Register here to get Zoom link. If you are gathering with friends for the Power Lunch, only one person needs to register. The October session will focus on...
www.aaup-sc.org
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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NEW: Three students and the SC Association of School Librarians are suing SC Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver to challenge her book banning and classroom censorship policies. During Banned Books Week and every week, we’ll show up to defend the freedom to read. www.aclusc.org/en/press-rel...
Students and librarians take S.C. superintendent to court over school censorship rules
COLUMBIA – South Carolina public school librarians and students filed a lawsuit today asking a federal court to block enforcement of the state’s unconstitutional book banning regulation and a
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October 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Join us! Monday at 7. www.aaup.org/event/politi...
October 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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I wrote a piece for @truthout.org about my frustrating path as a contingent professor (adjunct, visiting). I began writing this piece during an OpEd project workshop with the editorial mentorship of Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt @reshmi777.bsky.social read it here: truthout.org/articles/why...
Why I’m Leaving Academia after a Decade of Contingent Labor
Roughly 70 percent of faculty are contingent. This exploitative hustle is driving dedicated teachers out of academia.
truthout.org
October 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Your AAUP-SC is proud to be participating in this Oct 6 event on Zoom. Register here: www.aaup.org/event/politi...
September 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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WEBINAR ALERT!💻

The AAUP is hosting a webinar exploring the importance of independent accreditation systems for maintaining professional standards & examining threats a politicized accreditation system poses to academic freedom.
▶️October 6, 7PM
Politicizing Accreditation in the South and Beyond
This webinar will explore the historic importance of independent accreditation systems for maintaining professional norms and standards for public higher education and examine the threats a politicize...
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September 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
SC higher ed workers: grab some friends and join us tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept 24) at 1pm for *our first ever* virtual Power Lunch. We're talking about contingency and adjuncting in South Carolina. Tap/click through for zoom registration link.
THE POWER LUNCH is THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPT 24, from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock.

(t.g.i.f.!)
Virtual Power Lunch: Join us, Wed, Sept 1-2 on Zoom. Topic: Contingent Faculty Advocacy. Registration link here: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/... 🧵 1/5
September 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
THE POWER LUNCH is THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPT 24, from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock.

(t.g.i.f.!)
September 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Virtual Power Lunch: Join us, Wed, Sept 1-2 on Zoom. Topic: Contingent Faculty Advocacy. Registration link here: www.aaup-sc.org/single-post/... 🧵 1/5
September Virtual Power Lunch: Contingent Faculty Advocacy!
Photo by Göran Eidens on Unsplash📅 Wednesday, September 24, 2025🕐 1 pm -2 pm✅ Register here to get Zoom link. If you are gathering with friends for the Power Lunch, only one person needs to register. ...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Stand with us for truth in education. Learn how to get involved. Thursday at 7 pm — registration link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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"Step by step, by recognizing in word and deed the important contributions of contingent faculty . . . we can pave a path toward the ‘one faculty’ we need at this critical time.” Eva Swidler writes in #Academe about everyday actions to build faculty solidarity.
Building One Faculty from Below
Everyday actions by department chairs and other tenured and tenure-track faculty can build solidarity and faculty power.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Firing faculty without due process intimidates students as well as their teachers. That kind of widespread fear damages the learning environment that our public colleges and universities can offer their students.
In the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, an organized political effort has emerged: Political figures are mining social media for statements about the murder and demanding that state employees be fired or otherwise pushed out of their jobs because of their speech. (1/5)
September 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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The AAUP notes with great alarm the rash of recent administrative actions to discipline faculty, staff, & student speech in the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk.

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September 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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The rampant violations of academic freedom and intrusions on extramural speech are escalating rapidly. Faculty members have the right to speak or write as citizens, free from institutional censorship or discipline. Expression of opinion as a citizen does not constitute grounds for dismissal.
Clemson fires two more faculty members over Charlie Kirk comments
Clemson leaders had come under increased pressure from people online as well as South Carolina Republican politicians to take action.
www.wcnc.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Please join @protruthsc.bsky.social for a webinar on Sept 18, 7 PM to learn how to get involved in education advocacy in South Carolina. #scpol
September 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happy Labor Day, South Carolina! As we celebrate what the labor movement has won, we also commit ourselves to the fight for the future, for our communities, and for our students. ​​Faculty & grad students, your AAUP needs you to join because no one can advocate for us like us. www.aaup-sc.org/join
September 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Reminder: Join our Education Policy Attorney to learn about the legislative process and how you can get involved. For Myrtle Beach area advocates!
August 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM