The Faculty Association represents UCLA faculty on employment and academic freedom issues, and advocates for a vibrant and well-funded system of public higher education in California. Through our affiliation with the Council of UC Faculty Associations (CUCFA) we coordinate research and advocacy efforts with faculty on other UC campuses. As partners with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) we are stand with faculty across the state and the country in defense of academic freedom and shared governance in higher education.