The collective bargaining agreement between Emerson College and the Emerson College Chapter (85 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1984-August 31, 1987 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: unit recognition and definitions; agent's rights; dues and fees checkoff; past practice and institutional rights; nondiscrimination; faculty ranks and appointments; professional route and professional specialist route; selection of new faculty unit members; types of contracts; criteria and process for promotion and tenure decisions; preparation for promotion and tenure materials; termination due to financial exigency; notice and reappointment rights of terminated faculty; review and grievance procedures; personnel files; faculty workload, scheduling, and course assignments; consulting; outside employment and/or business interests; parking; sabbatical leaves; professional leaves; administrative leaves; military leaves; leaves for child care and personal illness; compensation; fringe benefits; insurance and tuition benefits; contract management; and academic freedom and governance provisions. A "Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities" by the AAUP, the American Council on Education, and the Association of Governing Boards is appended. (SW)