The collective bargaining agreement between Rider College and the Rider College Chapter (295 members) of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) covering the period September 1, 1982-August 31, 1985 is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions and AAUP recognition; nondiscrimination; affirmative action; academic freedom; union privileges; appointments; faculty voice in academic elements of hiring; promotion and tenure; dismissal and suspension; annual reappointment and nonreappointment of nontenured unit members; department chairs; academic governance; personnel files; layoff; librarians; professional athletic staff; part-time faculty union members and seniority protection for those teaching more than half load; evaluation; past practices; management rights; agency rights; grievance and arbitration procedure; no strikes/lockouts; general work conditions; open classroom; workload; outside employment; patent policy; sick leave; research and enrichment; compensation and fringe benefits; retirement age and retirement benefits; separability; future negotiations; and enforceability. Each school within the university is represented by an academic policy committee composed of faculty and students. These committees are responsible for oversight of degree requirements for each school, procedures regarding academic standing, and course proposal approval. (SW)