Institutional Representatives
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.
Are you passionate about fostering change on your campus? Institutional Representatives (IRs) serve as ambassadors for AWHE by:
- Organizing local events – facilitating meetups, information sessions, or networking opportunities
- Promoting awareness – sharing news, events, and opportunities on your campus
- Supporting recruitment – helping expand AWHE’s presence with new staff and members
- Providing feedback – acting as a liaison for campus needs, challenges, and ideas
Time Commitment: Typically, 1–2 hours per month – ideal for those interested in engagement and outreach efforts.
What is an Institutional Representative?
The Institutional Representative (IR) serves an important role in the statewide network. Some ways that IRs serve the organization include the following:
Serve in the role for two years, with an option for reappointment as their institution’s official representative to the Arizona Women in Higher Education network
Responsibilities:
- Participate in AWHE-sponsored meetings and events.
- Attend monthly virtual planning meetings.
- Serve on at least one AWHE committee.
- Committees include, but are not limited to, conference planning, professional development, sponsorships/grants, and membership/outreach.
- Attend and serve at the annual conference.
Benefits of serving as an Institutional Representative:
- Participating in one of the following committees: Conference Planning, Professional Development, Sponsorships and Grants, Membership and Outreach
- Skill development, including but not limited to organizational skills, coordinating events, utilizing digital tools, i.e., web development, social media, interpersonal skills, presentation, and much more.
- Networking and support from women leaders on the Board of Directors.
Want to Volunteer?
Arizona Women in Higher Education is run entirely by volunteers! While we have folks who serve as Executive Board members for 3-year terms and apply to serve as Institutional Representatives for 2-year terms, we understand that many folks may not be able to commit to volunteering for those periods of time.
If you would like to potentially be involved in smaller projects that require a shorter period of time commitment, please fill out and submit this form. As project needs arise, a member of our team will contact you based on your submitted interests.