Welcome AAUW Branch Chairs for the College and University (C/U) Partnership Programs. You have an important role of working with the representatives at your partnership institution(s) to empower young women. The information in this section supports your efforts to strengthen the partnerships with your local institutions. It may be helpful to review the information for the other groups, the campus representatives and college students, in addition to the information here.
For more on the benefits of being a part of the C/U Partnership Program, visit AAUW National’s informational page Tools for Students and Campus Professionals.
For more information on AAUW, its mission and programs, view the informative and inspirational videos at AAUW – YouTube.
Opportunities for College/University partners in the C/U Partnership Program
Below are several areas in which AAUW has programs designed to teach, inspire and empower the students of a C/U partner.
Membership
College and universities in your area are eligible to join AAUW as College/University Partner. Each institution is eligible to designate two representatives as part of the annual fee of $250. When a college or university becomes a member, they’re not only joining a community committed to our cause. They’re also directly funding our work to:
- Train millions of women to negotiate for higher salaries and benefits.
- Support state and local fair-pay legislation to ban the use of salary history in hiring, a practice that puts women at a financial disadvantage.
- Develop more women leaders through workshops and conferences.
Leadership
AAUW invites hundreds of college women from around the country for leadership training, inspiration and networking at our annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) in Baltimore, Maryland. Residential registration includes: 2 nights of lodging, meal plan to include 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners, parking and administrative fees.
Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative
For over 140 years, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been at the forefront of advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Today, we are proud to introduce our Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative, a comprehensive program dedicated to equipping women with essential skills to thrive financially and build strong futures. Through our initiative, we offer:
- AAUW Work Smart: Know Your Value and Get Paid – Training for early and mid-career professionals on negotiating for fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.
- AAUW Start Smart – AAUW Start Smart is specifically designed for college women entering the job market, teaching effective salary negotiation techniques to boost your confidence and negotiation skills.
- AAUW Money Smart – The AAUW Money Smart program is aimed at providing all women with the personal finance information they need to ensure their own financial security.