Membership
Who is eligible?
Membership in the chapter is open to all full-time faculty who are members of the Bargaining Unit. Today, more than half of UD's faculty are members of the AAUP.
If you are not a member, the time has come to support the organization that supports you. The more members we have, the greater our bargaining power.
Why join?
The AAUP has enhanced the value of its membership by sponsoring a variety of additional services.
Membership Benefits include:
- Catastrophic Medical Expense Plan
- Group Hospital Income Plan
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Disability Insurance
How much are dues?
If you join now, local dues are free for the first year - a savings of $130! Faculty new to the university will receive free local and national dues for one year if they join during their first academic year of hire.
2008 dues are regularly $291, reduced for non-tenured faculty with less than 4 years total AAUP membership at any institution.
See the breakdown of dues per paycheck in the table below:
| Classification | Existing Member | New Member |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured or member 4+ years | $12.92 | $6.75 |
| Non-tenured, member 1-4 years | $ 8.80 | $3.38 |
Payment Methods
The easiest payment method is by payroll deduction. The other alternative is direct payment to the chapter office (301 McDowell Hall).
How do I join?
- Send an email to aaup-mail@udel.edu, or
- Call the AAUP office at 831-2292 to request an authorization form to be sent to you, or
- Download an enrollment card (PDF) now and return it to AAUP, 301 McDowell Hall