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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > key organizations (criminology) > American Association of University Professors
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American Association of University Professors  

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  • The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is the largest organization representing the general interests of the academic profession in the United States. Chiefly concerned with the defense of academic freedom and tenure, it also addresses issues of governance, professional ethics, accreditation, and teaching standards and procedures. [Source: Encyclopedia of the First Amendment; American Association of University Professors]

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