1. Support and promote the policies and goals of the American Association of University Professors as set forth in Article 1 of the national association’s constitution, and in all matters act in harmony with the principles and procedures of the AAUP and its constitution;
2. Defend academic freedom at Elon University and throughout academe;
3. Promote faculty participation in governance at Elon University and throughout academe;
4. Protect and advance the professional status and interests of all faculty;
5. Facilitate the dissemination of information on higher education principles and practices;
6. Inform the academic community about AAUP standards and policy statements; and
7. Develop necessary and proper chapter programs for the accomplishment of the aforementioned purposes.