Arizona Women in Higher Education

Dr. Nikki Hage, AWHE President

Welcome to the home of Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE).

Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE) values quality leadership that is inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and teamwork- and mentoring-oriented with like-minded organizations. Our planning efforts and actions are based on these values and guiding principles because quality higher education governance is best practiced in a fair and equitable environment.

In concert with the American Council on Education’s Women’s Network, the AWHE Network is committed to improving the general climate and professional environment for women in Arizona’s higher education systems.

AWHE’s Mission and Goals

Mission

Arizona Women in Higher Education supports the journey, leadership development, and advancement of women in Arizona high education institutions.

Goals

  • To create a network for women in higher education to:
    • Enhance leadership potential
    • Build skills
    • Share information
    • Provide opportunities
    • Encourage the establishment of mentoring relationships with women
    • Support women leaders in higher education
  • To develop strategies to improve institutional climates for women in higher education.

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Thank you to AWHE’s 2024-2025 Sponsors!