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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT AAUW
AAUW

The American Association of University Women is composed of three corporations:

The Association
The Association—with more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide—advocates education and equity. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day—educational, social, economic, and political. 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.

The AAUW Educational Foundation

The AAUW Educational Foundation, which is the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. The Foundation funds:

groundbreaking research

fellowships and grants for outstanding women from around the globe

special awards

vital community action projects

symposia, roundtables, and forums

The Foundation's cornerstone has always been the remarkable energy and commitment of AAUW members, other individuals, corporations, and foundations that make contributions and help raise money for the Foundation's work.

Contact Information: AAUW Educational Foundation; 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W.; Washington, DC 20036; 202/728-7602; email: foundation@aauw.org

The Legal Advocacy Fund

The nation's largest legal fund focused solely on sex discrimination in higher education, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and support for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.   Since 1981 the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund has helped students, faculty, and administrators in higher education challenge discriminatory practices involving sexual harassment, denial of tenure or promotion, and inequality in women's athletics programs.

The fund promotes equity for women in higher education by:
1. providing financial support for sex discrimination lawsuits;
2. recognizing innovative efforts to improve the climate for women on campus through the LAF Progress in Equity Awards;
3. organizing a network of volunteer attorneys and social scientists who consult with women on legal strategy, informational resources, and the strength of current or potential lawsuits.

AAUW members and other individuals contribute money, time, and expertise to strengthen AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund's efforts to end sex discrimination in higher education.

Contact Information: If you would like to join our network of volunteer attorneys and social scientists or require more information about the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, contact laf@aauw.org, or write to: AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund; 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W.; Washington, DC 20036


Contact: American Association of University Women

1111 Sixteenth St. N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

Tel: 800/326-AAUW

Fax: 202/872-1425

TDD: 202/785-7777

Email: info@aauw.org

AAUW's VISION STATEMENT and STRATEGIC GOALS

A century of commitment to equity and education has led to focusing the efforts of the Association, Foundation, and Legal Advocacy Fund on the development of opportunities for women and girls. AAUW makes a significant impact by removing barriers that prohibit women and girls from reaching their full potential.

STRATEGIC GOALS

The Association, Foundation, and Legal Advocacy Fund all subscribe to the following six goals:

1. AAUW will have shared ownership of the common vision.

2. AAUW will be recognized as the leading advocate for education and equity for women and girls.

3. AAUW will be a catalyst for change that furthers our mission.

4. AAUW will be a model of a multicultural organization.

5. AAUW will have a strong and growing membership and donor base to realize its mission.

6. AAUW will maintain a sound financial base to assure present and future effectiveness.

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