probably not to too terms, but -- [laughter] >> this week on "q&a," author cary nelson discusses his latest book, no universities in ireland, defense of academic freedom. he is also the resident of the american association of university professors. c-span: professor cary nelson what is the american association of guinness -- university professors? >> guest: a very distinguished organization that was established in 1915 that we are coming up on a 100th anniversary which is the big thing for us, and it was established as an organization to articulate its a pulse for the professorial and to monitor conduct of universities around the country. we are the organization that defined tenure in the united states. we are the organization decades later that wrote the best statement on student rights in the united states and we represent all academic disciplines. it's a very serious enterprise that is only possible by bringing people together from all fields across the country. c-span: how long have you been its president and how did you get there? >> guest: since the beginning of my six year. i'