WMU Chapter of the American
Association of University Professors

The Western Michigan University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (WMU-AAUP) was founded in 1950, became a collective-bargaining chapter in 1974, and is currently affiliated with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The WMU-AAUP is a faculty-driven union that advocates for academic freedom, due process, shared governance, and the preservation of higher education as a public good.

A. Robert Kleiner Scholarship

The A. Robert Kleiner Memorial scholarship is available to any student who has interest or experience in the field of collective bargaining and/or labor relations and will be enrolled at WMU during the fall semester of 2025 or spring semester of 2026.

The $2,000 stipend may be used at the discretion of the recipient to assist them in meeting their education goals.

Candidates for the scholarship must complete an application form and provide a short statement that demonstrates their interest or experience in collective bargaining and/or labor relations. Applications for the scholarship can be found here. Download, print and email completed applications to staff@wmuaaup.net.

Applications must be received by 4pm, Friday, June 13, 2025

Office

Montague House
814 Oakland Drive
staff@wmuaaup.net
(269) 345-0151

See the Officers page to contact specific officers.

Upcoming Meetings

Executive Committee: Friday, March 28, 11 a.m.
Executive Committee: Friday, April 11, 11 a.m.
Chapter: THURSDAY, April 17, 6:45 p.m.

Upcoming Social Events

Monday Coffee at Montague: April 14, 9:30 a.m.

Upcoming Workshops