The AAUW Value Promise:
By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks
through educational and economic barriers
so all women have a fair chance. |
What's New?
Voter Guides (in PDF):
U.S. President | U.S. Senator from Illinois
See how the candidates agree and differ on issues important to AAUW's mission.
Thanks to the Rockford Branch for creating these one-page synopses. |
AAUW National Convention comes to the Midwest !
You can be a part of the AAUW national convention to be held in St. Louis June 26-28, 2009 ! Keep the convention in mind and plan to attend as a volunteer and/or a delegate.
· Include Convention plans into your branch budget. Help as many members as possible to attend.
· Understand the changes to be voted on at Convention by reading the new proposed bylaws under Member Center/Strategic Planning at AAUW.
· E-mail your ideas to the Local Arrangements Committee. Suggestions for speakers, exhibitors, event sponsors, partner organizations, or corporate donors are welcome.
· Volunteer! We'll need more than 100 volunteers for registration and other committees. |
Community Action Grants
Has the EF only partially funded your Community Action Grant? AAUW-IL will now consider funding any AAUW-IL branch's Community Action Grant.
To qualify, the branch must complete and submit the application required by the Educational Foundation, then apply in writing to the AAUW-IL President describing the project and the amount needed to complete it. The Board of Directors will then vote on the award. E-mail the AAUW-IL President for more information. |
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New research
AAUW has released the most comprehensive analysis to date on trends by gender, race, ethnicity, and income in education. Where The Girls Are: The Facts About Gender Equity In Education presents a comprehensive look at girls' educational achievement during the past 35 years.
Analyses of results from national standardized tests, as well as other measures of educational achievement, provide an overall picture of trends in gender equity from elementary school to college and beyond.
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Read the Executive Summary |
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The Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout Campaign is based on effective voter turnout techniqes and will mobilize women to vote.
Download a copy today! |
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The American Association of University Women, the oldest women's organization in the United States, was founded in 1881, and promotes equity for all women and girls, life-long education, and positive societal change.
Education as the Gateway to Women's Economic Security
Any graduate with an associate or equivalent degree or higher may become a member of AAUW. Read more AAUW-Illinois membership information.
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.
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