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Honorary Degrees, Commencement Speakers, and the Case of John Ashcroft

In light of recently released "torture memos" and with current heated politics at the state and national levels, many members of the university have expressed concern that Truman State University has invited such a controversial figure as John Ashcroft to speak at our upcoming commencement and, further, to receive one of the first honorary degrees awarded by our university.

Keep reading for documents and audio of our forum on April 27, 2009.

President Dixon presents David Gruber with the David F. Gruber Leadership Development Award.
President Dixon presents David Gruber with the AAUP Missouri Conference David F. Gruber Leadership Development Award.

The AAUP's mission is to advance academic freedom and shared governance, to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.

AAUP Plans Reorganization to Strengthen and Expand Its Activities (September 2007)

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Announcements

Meeting Schedule

During the 2009-2010 year, we will meet the first Friday of the month (Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Feb 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 if needed) from 4:30-6:00 at the University Club, 516 E. Patterson, right next to campus. Please come and join us.

Remembering David Gruber

David Gruber died on August 3, 2005, and we miss him very much.

Resources

Policy Documents & Reports

The AAUP's Policy Documents and Reports, also known as the Redbook, contains the Association's major policy statements. Order the book from the national AAUP site. A selection of policy statements from the Redbook is available online.