This is my fourth year working on AAUW’s college-based national leadership programs, and I’m excited to announce that it’s that time of year again. Applications are now available for three of our great programs. Each program offers a chance for college students and campus faculty to make a difference on their campuses, in their communities, and at the national level.
Elect Her–Campus Women Win, a collaboration between AAUW and Running Start, encourages and trains young women to run for student government on their campuses. Any student, AAUW member, or campus faculty or staff member can apply on behalf of a campus to host the program during the 2012 spring semester.
Duke University was a 2010–11 Elect Her site.
Visit the Elect Her web page to access the application and more information about the program. Applications are due September 30, and selections will be announced by October 7. AAUW college/university partner members receive preference.
National Student Advisory Council
“Being a member of the SAC helped me grow as a student leader on my college campus and gain valuable networking experience. Additionally, AAUW has helped me grow in my role as an advocate while expanding my idea of what it means to truly break through barriers for women and girls!” — Cat Cleary (left), 2010–11 SAC member
College students nationwide can apply to serve on the AAUW National Student Advisory Council for the 2011–12 academic year. The 10 selected SAC members will travel to Washington, D.C., in October for a retreat and then again in June for the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. They will have the unique opportunity to advise a national women’s group, hone their leadership skills, and network with student leaders and distinguished women.
Visit the SAC page to access the application, instructions, and information about qualifications. Applications are due September 30, and the new SAC will be announced by October 7. Students at AAUW college/university partner member institutions receive preference.
This year’s Campus Action Project grant program focuses on the issues raised by AAUW’s November 2011 research report, Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment in Schools. Through CAP, teams of student leaders and campus faculty nationwide may apply for up to $5,000 to design and implement programs using recommendations from the report.
AAUW will fund 10 projects during the spring semester. Teams then have the opportunity to share their experiences during the June 2012 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.
A 2010–11 CAP team from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Visit the CAP web page to download the application and instructions. Applications are due October 21. The chosen teams will be notified in early December. AAUW college/university partner members receive preference.
I hope you will apply for and spread the word about these amazing opportunities. Also, be sure to check out some of the other campus-based programs AAUW offers.
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