1. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Shont Wallace EDU 6447 The Demographics of Higher Education April 24, 2014

2. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN AAUW: Empowering Women Since 1881

3. Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. MISSION

4. We bring people together for the common goal of breaking through educational barriers and economic barriers for women and girls.VISION

5. AAUW has served to empower individuality and community among women to improve the quality of life for women and families. HISTORY Since 1881

6. Work-Life Balance Education Access Role-Models for Girls Environmental Concerns Economic Justice Healthcare Workplace Equality LGBT Rights Sexual Violence on Campuses Gender Pay Gap Race and Ethnicity Equality ISSUES

7. PROGRAMS Gender equity research and STEM education Campus action, leadership, and student organizations Job knowledge and skills workshops

8. PROGRAMS Public policy Legal advocacy

9. PROGRAMS Educational funding Global connections Member leadership opportunities

10. WHO? HOW? WHERE? MEMBERSHIP Anyone with an associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university can join. In order to become a member: complete online new member information and pay the new membership dues. AAUW offers national membership, but also has nearly 1,000 auxillary branches within local communities to encourage grassroots advocacy.

11. AAUW College and University Partners Many institutions serve as members of the AAUW. Encourage equityand education by signing up your school if they are not currently an AAUW partner. Member institutions belong to a power network of advocacy that: allows opportunities for leadership has various professional development resources and research funding for faculty leadership, development, fellowship, and grant resources for students.

12. References AAUE: Empowering women since 1881. Retrieved from http://www.aauw.org