African American Professional Organization
http://aapo.tamu.edu/

The Texas A&M University African American Professional Organization was formally established in 1992 to be a mechanism through which African Americans are fully recognized as contributing members of Texas A&M University and the community-at-large. The organization serves as a support and advocacy group for faculty, staff and students on concerns and issues at the University, local, state and national level.

The purpose of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is "to facilitate a more effective cooperation among teachers and research scholars in universities and colleges... for the promotion of the interests of higher education and research, and in general to increase the usefulness and advance the standards, ideals, and welfare of the profession" (Article I, AAUP Constitution). Since its establishment in 1915, the AAUP has worked to give faculty and administrators guidelines on how to function ethically and effectively. Our major concerns are academic freedom, shared governance, and due process. The AAUP has also provided guidance in other areas, including professional ethics, research and teaching, discrimination, the faculty role in governing the university, and student rights and freedoms.

To advocate and provide a support network for the concerns an professional development needs of Black faculty at Texas A&M University.

Support/promote Fulbright programs to strengthen and increase educational and cultural exchange among nations, with special emphasis on involving Texas A&M participation in such programs and activities.

To promote and foster interdisciplinary collaborations among TAMU faculties for research and teaching activities related to China.

The purpose of the Christian Faculty Network is to provide a forum for philosophical and help theological dialogue amongst the growing community of Christian faculty and spouses who wish to model excellence in their teaching, research, and service; establish friendships with fellow seekers; facilitate integration of their Christian faith into their professional lives; promote thoughtful dialogue concerning the meaning and purpose of life; help interested faculty, staff and students find a life-transforming personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Colombian Aggie Network (ColAgNet) is an organization created to facilitate and promote the academic and professional exchange among faculty, students, and professional staff within Texas A&M University System and Colombian educational and research institutions. In accordance with Imperatives 1 though 3 and 5 though 8 of Vision 2020, ColAgnet looks for the strengthening of the academic programs, elevation of research and scholarship, increased access to intellectual resources and diversification and globalization of the University Community.

The Department Head Council  provides a forum for Department Heads to problem solve and share best practices while establishing communication with the Provost and the President.

The purpose of our group is to promote an inclusive campus environment at TAMU.

The Friends of India Network was established in 2003 to provide a forum for faculty and staff at Texas A&M University to foster awareness, within the academic community, of a range of issues and concerns relevant to India and Indian-Americans on the TAMU campus. The Network also seeks to enhance members' professional development opportunities through networking and informal mentoring of students, staff and faculty, and to facilitate communication with other interested individuals and organizations in the university and the local community. Membership is open to any interested staff or faculty member of Texas A&M University.

The purpose of the GLBT Professional Network is to encourage and support the professional development of its members through the development and enhancement of opportunities for networking, peer support, education and communication. They provide support to Texas A&M University colleges and departments in their efforts to recruit and retain gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) faculty and staff; to work with the administration to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for GLBT undergraduate and graduate students at TAMU.

The mission of the International Faculty and Scholars Network is to form an alliance of U.S. and foreign national faculty to anticipate the needs of incoming international faculty and scholars, to help integrate these scholars into our campus and community, to find ways to utilize the skills and knowledge they bring to Texas A&M, and to foster continued relationships with these scholars after they return to their home country.

The purpose of the Jewish Faculty Network at Texas A&M University is to provide a forum for discussion of issues affecting Jewish faculty and staff. The Jewish Faculty Network seeks to help make Texas A&M University a place where all individuals can find personal and professional fulfillment without being subject to actions arising from prejudice or insensitivity.

The Mexican American/Latino Faculty Association (MALFA) embraces Vision 20/20^s commitment to the diversification and globalization of Texas A&M University. MALFA proposes to actively advocate for the implementation of vision 20/20's through creating a voice for Mexican American/Latino presence on campus through the exchange of ideas and understanding of the Mexican American/ Latino culture and perspective. Membership is open to any faculty member on campus or system universities who endorse the purpose of the organization.

The purpose of OPAL+ is to encourage and support the professional development of all lecturers and non-tenure track faculty at TAMU through networking, peer support and education. OPAL+ will work upon request with the administration on all NTTF issues.

The purpose of Phi Beta Delta - International Honor Society is to recognize achievement in international educational interchange and increase the recognition, credibility and importance of the international experience. It strives to develop a cadre of individuals (students, faculty and staff) involved in the international experience. The organization also creates a catalyst for international academic based programming on campus and connects individuals on U.S. Campuses involved in the international experience.

For more than 200 years, the Phi Beta Kappa Society has pursued its mission of fostering and recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. The Society's distinctive emblem, a golden key, is widely recognized as a symbol of academic achievement. Through the time-honored process of granting charters to the institutions that shelter Phi Beta Kappa chapters, the Society reaffirms that mission.

The mission of the Professional Hispanic Network is to serve as an advocate group on Hispanic concerns and issues at the University and local community. A dynamic network for Hispanic staff and faculty members at Texas A&M University, the Professional Hispanic Network shall work towards enhancing the experience, education, and quality of life of all Hispanics at Texas A&M University and the Bryan-College Station community through programming, professional development activities, and networking.

The purpose of the Secular Humanist Network is to provide a forum in the Texas A&M community for freethinkers and religious skeptics to: 1) encourage the application of science, reason, and critical thinking in all areas of human endeavor; 2) expose superstition, irrationality and dogma; 3) promote ethical behavior based on secular humanist principles; and 4) defined individual freedoms and civil liberties.

The mission of the Texas A&M Chapter of Sigma Xi is to recognize, encourage and promote scientific research at Texas A&M University and to honor the community of science scholars.

The goal of the Women Administrators Network is to facilitate the professional development of its members through the creation and strengthening of opportunities for networking, mentoring, education, and communication.

The Women's Club of Texas A&M Univesity is an organization committed to promoting fellowship and acquaintance among the women of the Texas A&M University System and Foundations by maintaining organized activities and providing an outlet for existing members and newcomers to A&M wishing to participate in service and philanthropic activities in support of the Texas A&M University System.

The Women's Faculty Network is an organization committed to encouraging and promoting the professional development of women faculty through both formal programming and informal networking opportunities. The Women's Faculty Network sponsors professional development opportunities for faculty addressing such issues as expanding research opportunities; excellence in teaching; transition to Administration; and the retention of women faculty here at Texas A&M University.

The purpose of the organization is to promote the professional development of women faculty members in the College of Engineering, and to facilitate communication between members of the group and other interested individuals and organizations on issues that specifically impact the professional development of women faculty in the College.