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Legal Services Plan The Tennessee Conference of the American Association of University Professors provides attorney consultations for higher education faculty, faculty ranked administrators, and faculty ranked researchers in Tennessee. AAUP members avail themselves of the service gratis. Non-members receive an initial consultation gratis and subsequent consultations at 10% normal rates (i.e., at 90% discount). The legal questions that are covered pertain to academic prerogatives and potential problems with colleges and universities--e.g., negotiations of intellectual property rights (including long distance learning arrangements, research grants, and literary contracts); contract disputes; academic freedom, free speech, and civil rights claims; disciplinary actions; employment law; and work related suits against faculty. The plan does not cover personal business such as real estate purchases and the preparation of wills; however, some local AAUP chapters provide such coverage separately. The Tennessee Conference Legal Services Plan includes an initial telephone consultation and subsequent e-mail consultations. Where appropriate, it includes the sending of letters by attorneys to university officials. The plan does not cover representation in court. Individuals seeking legal consultation are encouraged to contact also an officer of their campus AAUP chapter if an academic freedom issue, contract dispute, or similar matter is involved. Chapter officers are often well-informed about local situations. To arrange a consultation session, call
1-615-255-6288, (law office in Nashville of Lewis Laska, attorney) Information about the Tennessee Conference of the AAUP may be found with the internet search term, "AAUP--Tennessee Conference." The Conference lobbies on behalf of the professorate at the Tennessee State Legislature. For over 80 years, the AAUP has been promoting sound academic practices and promoting the rights and welfare of faculty in American higher education. Its several statements of principles, published in the "Redbook" (AAUP, Policy Documents & Reports) are embodied in most faculty handbooks in the nation and serve as the model of sound and fair academic governance. Information about the association and membership application materials are available at www.aaup.orgor AAUP, Suite 500 July 2001 |
