Mission
TO INCREASE THE USEFULNESS AND ADVANCE THE IDEALS, STANDARDS, AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC, THE STUDENTS, AND THE FACULTY IN HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS. TO SAFEGUARD THE GUARANTEES OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND TENURE. TO CORPORATE WITH TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS AND WITH ORGANIZED LABOR TO ACHIEVE DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES. TO SEEK AND ATTAIN THESE OBJECTIVES BY ORDERLY DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES.