AAUP Report Reveals Mixed Picture of Faculty Authority at Community Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 15, 2025
A new survey of shared governance practices at community colleges reveals a complex landscape where faculty exercise strong authority over academic matters but have minimal influence on administrative decisions like budgeting and strategic planning. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) released its first-ever study of community college shared governance, surveying faculty leaders at 59 public community colleges across the nation.
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