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About Us
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Mission Statement --AAUW
advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education,
philanthropy, and research.
Vision Statement--AAUW will be a powerful advocate and
visible leader in equity and education through research,
philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the
lives of women and girls.
AAUW
has more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550
college/university institution partners nationwide. Since its
founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the
fundamental issues of the day—educational, social, economic, and
political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our support
for education of women and girls, our public policy efforts,
programs, and diversity initiatives. AAUW's work extends globally
through its international connections to improve the lives of women
world- wide. These efforts are supported through a number of funds:
The AAUW Educational Opportunities Fund
is the world's largest source of funding for graduate women. Each
year the Fund provides about $4 million in fellowships, grants, and
awards for outstanding women around the globe. The Fund also
supports scholarships for undergraduates and for community action
projects.
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
is the nation's largest legal fund focused solely on sex
discrimination in higher education and in the work place.
The Public Policy Fund
supports AAUW policy positions that are beneficial to women and
girls
The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund
provides support for research into areas affecting women and girls
The Leadership Programs Fund
provides opportunities for college women to develop their
leadership skills.
On the state level...
AAUW of California has nearly 13,000 members in local branches. We
have approximately 145 branches in communities throughout
California, as well as this online branch.
Regarding our branch...
The California Online Branch began in 2001 as an experiment in
establishing a “virtual” community. As with all AAUW branches, we
are dedicated to promoting AAUW’s mission to promote equity for all
women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
For the first few years of the branch’s life, we held our meetings
and conducted business in chat-room meetings, but in the Spring of
2005 shifted towards holding discussions through email listservs
instead, allowing busy people to choose the time that best suits
them to read
and respond to emails.
Although we are technically a “California” branch of AAUW, a number
of our members are from other states as well. The beauty of an
online environment is the absence of geographical barriers in
defining membership.
So we welcome anyone with an associate, equivalent or higher degree
(minimum membership requirement of AAUW) who is interested in
discussing AAUW policy issues, participating in action projects to
further AAUW’s mission goals, and getting to know a diverse group of
people from across the state and country. Read more information
about the
branch history.
Join the California Online Branch
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2010-2011 Board of Directors
President
Jo Turner
Treasurer
Harriet Tower
At-Large Directors
Carlynne McDonnell
Donna Mertens
Technology/Communications Chair
Amber Chiang
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