American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is a national organization of faculty, founded in 1915, which "defends academic freedom and tenure, advocates collegial governance, and develops policies ensuring due process." Some chapters, like the Kent chapter, are collective bargaining chapters. The Kent chapter of AAUP was involved in getting the university up and running after May 4, 1970 and also in memorializing and dealing with the aftermath of the event.