FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dr. Pauline Turner Strong
(512) 736-1410
strongpolly@gmail.com

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) at UT Austin just learned of President Jay Hartzell’s resignation this morning, and wishes him well in his new position at Southern Methodist University. From our perspective as an organization dedicated to promoting principles of shared governance and academic freedom, the AAUP chapter at UT Austin trusts that the UT Board of Regents will follow AAUP and University of Texas System principles of shared governance by constituting a consultative committee for the Presidential search with meaningful participation of faculty, staff, and students. This is essential in order to build consensus around a new President and to establish a new vision for the University as we move forward.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS – Nationally, AAUP was founded by faculty in 1915.  We champion academic freedom, advance shared governance, and organize all faculty to promote economic security and quality education. Texas AAUP was founded in 1964 and affiliated with Texas AFT in March, 2024. 

UT Austin AAUP is one of several dozen advocacy chapters in Texas. For more information, please refer to https://aaup-utaustin.org.