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Here are just a few things... "YOU" can do as a member of the St. Lawrence County Branch of AAUW:
Three years ago the Association changed their by-laws to read members with 2-year degrees were officially eligible for membership. But our branch by-laws read that anyone who believe in the mission is eligible for membership. We refuse to limit membership in any way, thus living up to the AAUW diversity statement that there are no barriers to membership.
AAUW members can give free 12-month AAUW memberships to as many recent college or university graduates as they please. Daughters, nieces, granddaughters, friends and co-workers will truly appreciate this special and valuable graduation gift.
To give a recent graduate a free gift of AAUW membership -- or for more information -- click go to AAUW.org.
AAUW is the American Association of University Women, New York State’s most active and diverse organizations for women, offering action for equity, personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendships.
We are an organization of women and men who promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
In New York State there are over 3,000 members in 46 local branches throughout the state. Nationally there are over 100,000 AAUW members. AAUW members are women and men in every stage of life, from all ethnic and religious backgrounds, with a wide range of interests and expertise. AAUW’s diversity is its strength.
At the June 27, 2005 business session of the 2005 AAUW National Convention, AAUW members voted to expand membership to include graduates holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. Information about this new membership criteria is availbale onthe aauw.org website.
We make a difference in our communities and the nation. We educate voters, mentor women, sponsor community forums, promote equity in education, fight sexual harassment, lobby legislators, encourage women to run for public office, and influence school board policy.
We change the classroom. Members use the AAUW Educational Foundation’s ground-breaking research to advocate for K-12 classrooms that are gender-fair and free of sexual harassment. We reward and publicize innovative college programs that further progress in equity on college/university campuses.
We help women succeed in higher education. AAUW is the largest source of non-government funding for women graduate students. The Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants and fellowships to college women across the nation, funds that are raised each year from individual members and branched.
The Legal Advocacy Fund provides funds and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
As you may know, the Association has a special class of membership for colleges and universities. The institution is a member of AAUW and appoints a faculty member to be the representative to the branch. In St. Lawrence County, we have four Colleges or Iniversities members:
The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. 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.
In principle and practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.