We champion academic freedom, organize for social and economic justice, and advance shared governance on campuses across the country. TO ADVANCE ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND SHARED GOVERNANCE; TO DEFINE FUNDAMENTAL PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND STANDARDS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION; TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF FACULTY AND ALL THOSE ENGAGED IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION; TO HELP THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY ORGANIZE TO MAKE OUR GOALS A REALITY AND TO ENSURE HIGHER EDUCATION'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMON GOOD.