The American Association of University Professors issued a report defending shared governance after recent state laws curtailed faculty senates’ authority in Indiana, Ohio and Utah and similar measures in Texas. The AAUP warned that statutory erosion of faculty control over curriculum and faculty status makes institutions vulnerable to political interference and advised boards and senates on union collaboration and proactive advocacy. AGB and other governance groups are responding with programming to help trustees, presidents and faculty leaders clarify roles, align priorities and preserve academic autonomy. The guidance emphasizes practical governance tools: written delegations of authority, clearer board‑faculty communication protocols, and scenario planning to resist external political pressure while maintaining institutional stability.