2027 AAUP Elections

Your Voice. Your Union. Your Opportunity to Lead.

The Indian River State College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will hold elections for chapter officers and Advisory Committee members during the Spring 2027 semester.

Our chapter depends on faculty members who are willing to represent their colleagues, contribute their perspectives, and help guide the work of our union.

Whether you are considering serving in a leadership position or know a colleague who would be a strong representative, now is a good time to explore the opportunities available.

Nominations open in January 2027. Nominations are not being accepted at this time.

Positions Open for Election

Chapter Officers — Four Positions

Current Chapter Officers include President: Teena-Louise White, Vice President: Brett Williams, Secretary: Silvia Bustamante, Treasurer: Alexis Carlson

Advisory Committee — Five Positions

Current Advisory Committee members include Brian Freeman, Jim Jeffers, Kerryane Monahan, Brian Siegle, and Brian Woodrow.

Five members are elected at large to the Advisory Committee to help ensure that the interests of all faculty are represented.

Advisory Committee members serve alongside the four chapter officers as part of the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee is responsible for conducting chapter business between general membership meetings, addressing chapter affairs, and carrying out responsibilities established in the Constitution.

The Executive Committee meets at least once each semester and may meet more frequently as needed.

Negotiations Committee

The Negotiations Committee represents the faculty bargaining unit in negotiating contracts and agreements with the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees. The Negotiations committee consists of Michael Platt, Bryan Reuther, and Nikia Robinson. 

Under the Constitution, the Negotiations Committee consists of three members:

• One member appointed by the chapter officers to maintain continuity.

• Two members elected by the chapter.

Negotiations Committee members may be reelected for succeeding terms. If all three positions are not filled, the chapter president appoints a member to serve.

The selection process for the Negotiations Committee is established separately from the regular election of chapter officers and Advisory Committee members.

Election Timeline

January 2027 — Nominations

Current chapter officers will solicit nominations from members for chapter officer and Advisory Committee positions.

Spring 2027 — Elections

Elections will be conducted during the spring semester in accordance with the chapter Constitution.

• Voting is by secret ballot.

• A majority of votes cast is required to elect a nominee.

• If no candidate receives a majority, an immediate runoff election between the top two candidates is conducted by secret ballot.

August 1, 2027 — New Officer Terms Begin

Chapter officers are elected every two years and serve from August 1 through July 31.

The next two-year officer term is scheduled for August 1, 2027, through July 31, 2029.

Interested in Serving?

You don't have to decide today!

Consider the responsibilities of each position, think about how you might contribute, and encourage fellow members who may be interested in representing faculty.

Serving in chapter leadership is an opportunity to participate directly in the decisions and activities that affect our faculty and our union.

Nominations begin January 2027. Watch for additional announcements and election information.

For complete information about chapter governance, officer responsibilities, and election procedures, please review the IRSC-AAUP Constitution.