Awards and Application Information

NYSC AAUP Outstanding Achievement and Service Awards

The NYSC of the AAUP has three awards that recognize the outstanding the outstanding achievement and service of individuals (or chapters) in promoting the mission of the AAUP in New York State: advancing academic freedom or shared governance; promoting the economic security of academics; helping the higher education community organize; ensuring higher education’s contribution to the higher good; and/or service to the NYS Conference. These awards are made only when the contribution is deemed to be truly outstanding, and as such may not be awarded yearly. When awarded, awards will be presented at the NYSC AAUP Spring Meeting and Conference.

  • Irwin Yellowitz Award for Service to AAUP Members in NYS

  • Pat Cihon Award for Service to the NYS Conference
  • Francis “Frank” Higman Award for Service to AAUP Collective Bargaining Chapters in NYS

Nomination Process:

Nominations may be submitted by individuals, AAUP chapters, faculty senates, or unions.

Submission Process for Nominating Letters and Supporting Materials

1. Nominations should be submitted in the form of a letter and be accompanied by biographical material and supporting letters of endorsement from colleagues, chapter members, State Conference leadership, etc.

2. Include a description of the specific ways in which the candidate has demonstrated their exemplary achievement and/or service to members and/or chapters in NYS and/or the NYS Conference as referenced by the name of the award. Be as detailed as possible.

3. Also, please include references to specific examples of the candidate’s strong commitment to academic freedom or shared governance; promoting the economic security of academics; helping the higher education community organize; or ensuring higher education’s contribution to the higher good.

Submission Process:

Nominations in the form of letters and supporting materials should be sent as one complete packet to nyscaaup@gmail.com by February 1. Include the name of the award in the email subject line.

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