Council

The CAUT Council is the governing body of CAUT. Our member associations form the Council and decide on policy and organizational priorities. Member associations appoint a delegate to attend Council meetings and vote on behalf of their academic staff association. The decisions and resolutions made at the Council meeting guide the work of the Executive Committee.

Standing Committees of Council make recommendations on relevant policy matters to both Council and the Executive Committee.

Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee

Collective Bargaining and Organizing Committee

Contract Academic Staff Committee

Equity Committee

Librarians' and Archivists' Committee

The 99^th CAUT Council Meeting will take place November 28-30, 2025.

CAUT Council established the Academic Freedom Fund to aid local associations and CAUT in vigorous defence of academic freedom. The Fund is a "catastrophic insurance" plan to guarantee sufficient resources for any local association or CAUT to defend academic freedom when a case requires extraordinary resources. Each member association of CAUT is a member of the Fund which relies entirely on donations from member associations and individuals interested in the defence of academic freedom.