Motivations Questioned in Re-Formation of AAUP
Item
Title
Motivations Questioned in Re-Formation of AAUP
Type
News Article
Creator
Eric Feistel
Date
29 October 1991
Description
Daily Texan staff writer Eric Feistel reports on the recent re-formation of the Austin chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), which had disbanded in 1986. John Ruszkiewicz is quoted expressing his belief that the AAUP has re-formed for political reasons and asserting that he will be joining to ensure more balanced representation. An unnamed professor and former chair of the AAUP echoes Ruszkiewicz's concerns and accuses the group of not inviting him to a recent meeting. Kurt Heinzelman, English professor and AAUP chapter president, calls such allegations "absurd," but admits the group has re-formed in response to the E 306 debate over political correctness. Robert King and Larry Carver are also mentioned.
Publisher
Daily Texan