Subscribe to the Listserv

📧 What Is a Listserv?

A listserv is a private email distribution list that allows members of a group to communicate securely via a single shared email address. When one member sends an email to the listserv, it automatically distributes that message to all subscribed members.

The IRSC AAUP listserv is a moderated communication tool designed specifically for current faculty members to:

• Share updates on negotiations and governance

• Discuss workplace concerns confidentially

• Stay informed about AAUP initiatives and actions

• Receive timely announcements from the AAUP board and committees
  
  

🔒 Why Trust It’s Private?

We take the privacy and security of our communications seriously. Here's how we protect members:

• Only verified current faculty who are AAUP members are added to the listserv — each request is manually reviewed.

• IRSC email addresses are not used, to avoid institutional access or monitoring.

• The listserv is hosted through Google Groups, which allows us to control membership and permissions.

• Messages are not visible to the public or searchable online.
  
  

🛡️ Tips for Members: Keeping Listserv Messages Confidential

To maintain the integrity and safety of our shared communications, we ask all members to follow these best practices:

• Do not forward emails from the listserv to non-members.

• Avoid discussing sensitive content with individuals not affiliated with the group.

• Use your personal email (not an IRSC address) to read and respond to listserv messages.

• If you suspect a privacy breach, notify the IRSC AAUP Board immediately at aaupirsc@gmail.com.

📬 Sign Up for the IRSC AAUP Listserv

To access member-only communications, please request to join our private listserv by completing the secure form below.

📝 Request Access to the Listserv: https://forms.gle/ZH2BpakVZcf1QZ4C

Your submission will be reviewed by the IRSC AAUP Board to verify your eligibility as a current AAUP faculty member. Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access instructions.

Please use a personal (non-IRSC) email address for listserv communications to ensure your privacy.

How to Post a Message

To share information, ask questions, or start a discussion with the group, simply send an email to:

📧 aaup-irsc@googlegroups.com

Your message will be distributed to all members of the group. Please make sure your subject line is clear and your message is relevant to faculty interests or AAUP-related topics.

Who Can See Messages

Only members of the group can see posts. Messages are not publicly viewable on the web unless explicitly changed in the group’s settings (which they are not by default). This ensures that our discussions remain within the IRSC AAUP community.

How to Reply

When replying to a message:

• To reply to everyone in the group, click "Reply all". This keeps the conversation visible to all members.

• To reply only to the original sender, click "Reply" instead.

Please be mindful when choosing how to reply—some messages are better suited for group-wide discussion, while others may be more appropriate as private responses.

🧾 Signing Up with a Non-Gmail Address

Yes, you can join the group using a non-Gmail email (e.g., @live.com, yahoo.com, etc.), but you must first create a Google Account using that email address. Here's how:

1. Go to the Google Account Sign-In page.

2. Click Create account.

3. Select Use my current email address instead.

4. Enter your non-Gmail email address (e.g., your MSN, Yahoo, Live address, NOT your IRSC address).

5. Click Next.

6. Google will send a verification code to that email.

7. Enter the code and click Verify.

8. Complete the rest of the setup.

Once your Google Account is created with your existing email address, you can be invited to join the group or request access.

A Few Guidelines

• Keep messages respectful and constructive.

• Stay on topic (issues related to faculty concerns, governance, working conditions, etc.).

• Avoid personal or confidential student information (FERPA compliance).

We encourage you to participate actively—your input helps shape our efforts and strengthens our community. If you have questions about how the group works or need help using it, feel free to reach out.