New Member Orientation
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Hello!
Welcome to AAUW. We are excited to have you with us.
Please introduce yourself and tell us why you decided to join AAUW and what you expect to get from AAUW.
Agenda
Overview
AAUW History
AAUW’s Founders
Marion Talbot
Image credit: The Mead Project, brocku.ca/MeadProject/Talbot/images/Talb_Talbot.jpg
Ellen Swallow Richards
Image credit: Vassar Encyclopedia, https://vcencyclopedia.vassar.edu/distinguished-alumni/ellen-swallow-richards/
Our Vision and Mission
Equity For ALL.
Our Vision
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Our Mission
Our Board Members
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President
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Finance Officer
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Programs Vice President
Our Board Members
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Membership Vice President
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Secretary
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Public Policy Director
Our Board Members
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Vice President
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C/U Laision
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Funds Director
What We Do
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Culture
We believe diverse perspectives foster innovation; every voice is valued and should be heard and embraced.
Diversity and Inclusion
Women's growth is a priority, and we provide resources, mentorship, and scholarships to ensure they achieve their highest goals.
Continuous Learning and Growth
Communication is at the heart of our culture. We believe that transparency and open dialogue is the way to move forward.
Open Communication and Transparency
Discounts and Perks
AAUW’s member benefits can enhance your professional and personal life and save you money. Most importantly, every time you use one of your benefits, you also support AAUW’s vital work, making AAUW one of the nation’s most influential voices on women’s issues.
Bylaws and Policies
Refer to the National/State/Branch Bylaws Documents�https://www.aauw.org/resources/member/leader-resources-tools/bylaws-toolkit/
AAUW Bylaws
AAUW Policies
Open and collaborative communication is encouraged through regular team updates, meetings, and accessible management
Communication Guidelines
Training and Development
AAUW is committed to women's development
and offers training courses such as
Work Smart/Start Smart, both in person
and online. Many other courses
and webinars are also available.
AAUW National
Headquartered in Washington, DC, AAUW's story begins in 1881, when a small group of female college graduates banded together to open the doors for women’s career advancement and to encourage more women to pursue higher education. The history of the American Association of University Women mirrors the progress of women in the United States. AAUW is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.
We are noted for our tenacious and trailblazing advocacy for women.
Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women’s graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world.
AAUW conducts groundbreaking research on issues related to gender equity in education and the workplace. Our work influences the national discussion on topics like the gender pay gap, sexual harassment, and the underrepresentation of women in STEAM fields.
For more than 130 years, AAUW has funded the educations of countless women so they could follow their dreams. From astronauts to zoologists, the recipients of AAUW's fellowships, grants and awards represent nearly every imaginable field of endeavor.
AAUW earned a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating in 2023, recognizing our commitment to best practices and industry standards in accountability, finance, culture, and community.
AAUW of Michigan
AAUW of Michigan (AAUWMI), a state affiliate of the national organization AAUW, has nearly 1,900 members in 31 active branches, located in the state’s lower and upper peninsulas. AAUW of Detroit Branch, Inc., is the oldest, established in 1889, and the oldest continuously active women's organization in Michigan.
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