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AAUW National Educational Foundation (EF) Rosemary
Baker, Educational Foundation Chair
On
January 6, 1958, the AAUW Board of Directors resolved to form a nonprofit
corporation to facilitate the acquisition of land in Washington, DC, for
the purpose of building an educational center for university women. On
January 17, 1958, the certificate of incorporation was signed under the
Nonprofit Corporation Law of the District of Columbia and the AAUW Educational
Foundation was established. 2008-2009 Educational Foundation Fellows for PA AAUW LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING INSTITUTE (LTI) Despite gains over the past decades, women and girls continue to be underrepresented in leadership and key professional positions. In 2003, AAUW launched the Leadership and Training Institute, a 501 (C) (3) organization within the Association, to increase its commitment to these issues. Through institute programs, women and girls acquire the skills they need to succeed and assume leadership roles in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Under the restructured bylaws, LTI will become a program under AAUW. It will continue to sponsor the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) as it does now and promote other programs such as Campus Action Projects, the National Student Advisory Council, and Campaign College. It also offers the AAUW Leadership Development DVD/CD. The institute relies on contributions and grants to support its work. To learn more about the institute, go to www.aauw.org and click on Educational Foundation and then on Leadership. EF Community Action Grant Awarded to Let’s Read Math The West Chester-Chester County Branch (PA) was awarded an Educational Foundation Community Action Grant to Spread Let’s Read Math. The grant is for the period July 1, 2007-June 30, 2009, and is structured to support a limited number of Pennsylvania and Middle Atlantic Region AAUW branches in starting up the successful Let’s Read Math program developed by Dr. Claire Passantino of the Makefield Area PA Branch. >>more Let's Read Math Grant Available EF Research Report May 2008: WHERE THE GIRLS ARE: THE FACTS ABOUT GENDER EQUITY IN EDUCATION-2008 Behind the Pay Gap – EF Latest Research Report Released April 2007 In the report, Behind the Pay Gap, the AAUW Educational Foundation found that just one year after college graduation, women earn only 80 percent of what their male counterparts earn. Ten years after graduation, women fall further behind, earning only 69 percent of what men earn. Even after controlling for hours, occupation, parenthood, and other factors known to affect earnings, the research indicates that one-quarter of the pay gap remains unexplained and is likely due to sex discrimination. Over time, the unexplained portion of the pay gap grows. >>more Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for Women and Girls National Girls Collaborative Project Numerous programs and initiatives to create gender equity in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have been implemented only to lose effectiveness or fade away. Had these programs had the benefit of collaboration with other girl-serving projects, organizations and institutions, and tools to assess and evaluate the impact of their efforts, their capacity for continuation and/or broader impact could have been substantially increased. >>more Current 2009 Programs and Events National Conference of College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) Designed for college and university women in campus or community leadership roles — and those who have leadership aspirations — this annual conference offers students an opportunity to gather the information, skills, and resources needed to embrace today's leadership challenges. Students from across the nation attend to interact with top women professionals; hone skills in leadership, advocacy, civic engagement, networking, and career planning; build relationships with peers and other women who can support their professional and personal growth; and create practical solutions to challenges on their campuses and in their communities. AAUW Campus Action Projects (CAP) To give campus professionals and students the necessary tools to help improve campus environments, the institute supports projects at universities around the country by providing small grants and technical assistance. The goals of this initiative are to create action on campus through exceptional projects and to provide an avenue for ongoing leadership training and support of women leaders. Leadership Development – Members and Non-Members The institute offers resources to support women in their personal and organizational leadership development. Topics include communication, team building, running effective meetings, technology/computer usage, decision making/consensus building, and volunteer management. These skills are transferable to a variety of venues and, therefore, can augment individual growth in voluntary leadership, the workplace, and elsewhere. To learn more about the institute go to www.aauw.org and click on About AAUW, Leadership and Governance, then Leadership and Training Institute. The Association—with more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide—advocates education and equity. The Association's voice has long influenced legislative debate on critical social issues such as education, sex discrimination, civil rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity, family and medical leave, and health care reform. Description
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