The American Association of University Professors released a report defending faculty shared governance as state legislatures move to curb faculty senate authority in several jurisdictions. AAUP argues recent laws in Indiana, Ohio, Utah and proposals elsewhere that reduce faculty bodies to advisory roles threaten curricular integrity, faculty status decisions, and institutional autonomy. The report urges campuses to fortify faculty governance through stronger unions where applicable, proactive engagement with trustees, and transparent communications with lawmakers. It cites historical governance statements that place primary academic authority with faculty and calls on institutions to resist political incursions that could erode academic standards and internal decision‑making. Higher‑education board members and presidents were urged to review governance documents, ensure faculty representation in curriculum and personnel actions, and prepare public defenses of academic independence as state pressure mounts.