AAUP Bucknell is an advocacy chapter of the American Association of University Professors composed of nearly 200 faculty and staff who are dedicated to promoting academic freedom and workplace democracy at Bucknell University. Regardless of membership, we serve all employees and we welcome your participation.
In May 2025, a majority of faculty and staff petitioned the administration for fair pay. It was the first time that Bucknell coworkers spoke with a majority voice. The administration continues to underinvest in the people who make the university run. Join us to advocate for a real raise!
Federal policy is targeting free speech which is the bedrock of higher education. University administrations are starting to self-censor. AAUP defends academic freedom by advocating for the institutional, legal, and material conditions that make it possible. Tell us how executive orders are affecting you. Join us!
Take Action!
Join AAUP Bucknell
- Fill out this form to become an AAUP Bucknell participant.
- You do not need to be a dues-paying member of AAUP National to participate in AAUP Bucknell. Only active members of AAUP National may vote in AAUP Bucknell chapter decisions. (Review our FAQ and Chapter Bylaws).
- All data is kept by AAUP Bucknell, which is an independent organization not affiliated with Bucknell University.
Report a Grievance
- AAUP Bucknell is an organization composed of academic professionals who serve all those who work at Bucknell. In order to do so, we welcome input, information, as well as grievances from all community members.
- This form is anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information.
- Data is stored off Bucknell servers.
Priorities
Our chapter priorities were set by members and participants at the August 2023 chapter meeting. They are:
- Grow AAUP Bucknell membership among all who work at Bucknell across all departments and divisions and all three colleges, except for administration
- Facilitate communication among AAUP Bucknell members and participants and between AAUP Bucknell and the administration
- Shed light on unequal pay and workload across the university
- Expand and influence shared governance by promoting workplace democracy for all.
Compensation Philosophy
We believe that one’s compensation at Bucknell should derive from one’s job responsibilities (as reflected in annually updated job descriptions), in combination with qualifications related to one’s years of experience fulfilling these job responsibilities. We encourage standardization of job titles and compensation across the University. We believe that compensation should be irrespective of divisional placement within the university. We believe that Bucknell should move towards becoming a market leader in compensation for all positions, prioritizing the compensation packages of the lowest paid staff members.
— Pay Equity and Work Sharing Committee (Fall 2023)