Get Involved with AWHE
Arizona Women in Higher Education (AWHE) is dedicated to empowering and connecting women across colleges and universities throughout the state. Your active participation helps us strengthen and promote equity within the higher education community. Explore the various opportunities to engage, lead, learn, and grow with AWHE.
2026-2027 Applications are now open for Institutional Representatives, Mentorship Program, Leadership Institute and Board of Directors.
Become an Institutional Representative
Supporting the Board are our dedicated Institutional Representatives, who play a vital role in planning and executing our Annual Conference, coordinating our mentoring program and leadership institute, building partnerships and providing outreach to our members.
An Institutional Representative (IR) is a two-year appointed liaison who serves as their institution’s official representative to the Arizona Women in Higher Education network, helping connect and strengthen the statewide community.
Join the Board of Directors
AWHE relies on strategic leadership to guide its development.
Board service offers an exciting opportunity to engage with colleagues across the state, develop new skills, and advance the AWHE mission of supporting women in higher education through professional development, advocacy, and networking.
- Board roles are one-year commitments with the option to renew.
- Responsibilities include participating in monthly meetings and assisting with various events.
- Leadership opportunities are also available, including roles such as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and others.
Apply for the AWHE Mentorship Program
The goal of the mentorship program is to provide opportunities for emerging women leaders in higher education to connect with and learn from senior women leaders across Arizona from a variety of higher education settings. Through networking opportunities, career and leadership development, mentors will assist mentees in navigating their leadership journey through goal setting and guidance.
AWHE Inspiring Leaders to Motivate, Perform, Advance, Cultivate, and Transform
AWHE IMPACT Leadership Institute
AWHE’s IMPACT Leadership Institute is a six-month leadership program designed to equip early and mid-career women in higher education with the confidence, resilience, and skills needed to thrive as leaders. Through virtual workshops, coaching, and interactive discussions, participants will gain insights into leadership in academia and develop strategies for career advancement.
Program Fee: Program fee: $499 (includes registration for the AWHE Annual Conference. Travel and lodging are not included; participants are kindly expected to cover these costs and plan to attend the conference.)
The Impact of Your Involvement
Every contribution, big or small, advances AWHE’s mission to support women across Arizona’s higher education system.
You help:
- Strengthen professional communities
- Foster leadership development
- Promote equitable change
- Build connections with a network of dedicated colleagues
Ready to get involved?
Consider becoming a member, stepping into a leadership role, or reaching out with questions!