Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE) is a part of a system of volunteer state networks that started in 1977 under the American Council on Education with funding from the Carnegie Corporation. The purpose of the Networks is to provide professional development to women to prepare for more advanced administrative and leadership positions. AWHE is one of forty-seven networks across the country serving over 10,000 women each year. As a state network, AWHE conducts a yearly conference, facilitates a mentoring program, and hosts other virtual events to promote professional development and networking throughout the year.
AWHE recently expanded our involvement opportunities by adding a free membership for women across the state. We are continuing this expansion by providing opportunities for institutions to be involved as chapters. This year, institutions can apply to join as an official AWHE chapter. For our inaugural year, we are offering this opportunity to five institutions.
The Chapter Affiliation Agreement outlines the relationship between Arizona Women in Higher Education (“AWHE”) and its local Chapters. The intent of the agreement is to establish clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations for AWHE and each local Chapter.
This year, we are accepting five inaugural chapters, who will be recognized in perpetuity on the AWHE website. The cost to join AWHE as an inaugural chapter is $1,500. Chapter membership will renew annually at the Annual AWHE Conference. Membership applications must be completed by institution President/Chancellor/Designated Representative.
Chapter Responsibilities
- Maintain a chapter with a minimum of 10 members. Members should also be members of AWHE and keep their information current.
- Appoint a leadership team for the chapter (ie the institution’s IR, admin leadership, etc)
- Fill at least one Institutional Representative seat from your institution
- Facilitate collaboration among chapter members at the institution
- Create a space for collaboration at your institution (ie a Sharepoint or Teams site)
- Promote AWHE Events and encourage registration at the Annual AWHE Conference
- Provide chapter events that promote professional development and networking through the year. (ie monthly lunch and learn, chapter mixers, etc.)
- Regular communication with AWHE E-Board or State Co-Chairs
Chapter Benefits
- Access and use of AWHE’s logo using approved files
- 20% discount on conference registration for official chapter members
- Your chapter will be recognized as sponsoring a segment of the conference
- The opportunity to host a display table in the foyer at the Annual AWHE Conference where you can display what the conference theme for that year means to your chapter
If you are the Executive Leader of your institution, and you would like to submit your application to become one of our five inaugural chapters, please fill out the form below.