Resources
AAC&U National Initiative for Women in Higher Education
AAC&U provides national leadership on issues of women in higher education through its Program on the Status and Education of Women (PSEW). PSEW is one of only two women's offices sponsored by a higher education association. PSEW conducts projects and publishes on such priorities as curriculum and campus climate, women's leadership, and new research on women and gender.
ACPA Standing Committee for Women
Website for ACPA's Standing Committee for Women. Includes link to Muse newsletter and other resources for women in higher education.
American Association for Higher Education (AAHE)'s Women's Caucus
The Women's Caucus offers a community dedicated to enriching and enhancing the role of women in the academy. Through special sessions at the AAHE National Conference, and other meetings and opportunities, the caucus provides opportunities for sharing, learning and growth.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Link to American Association of University Women webpage. Includes a variety of resources for women in higher education, including undergraduate women's leadership conference.
American Council on Education (ACE Network) - Office of Women in Higher Education
Web site contain information that will help women in higher education who seek to advance their careers. Provides link to commission on women in higher education.
Boston College Center for Work and Family
Since its founding in 1990, Boston College Center for Work & Family (CWF) has been a national leader in helping organizations create effective workplaces that support and develop healthy and productive employees. CWF has provided a bridge linking the academic community to the world of the work/life practitioner. We are fortunate to count many of the world's most progressive companies in the work/life arena as our members.
Equity Online - Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) Online Resource Center
Provides information, gender-fair multicultural materials, technical assistance and training, and moderates an Educational Equity Discussion List.
feminist.com
Feminist.com is a grassroots, interactive community by, for and about women. Its aim is to facilitate information-sharing among women and encourage mobilization around political issues.
Girls Incorporated
Highlights include an update of research on critical issues facing girls, tips for parents and teachers, and a ReCast TV Action Kit that helps students confront stereotypes in the media.
NASPA's Women in Student Affairs (WISA) Knowledge Community
http://www.naspa.org/communities/kc/community.cfm?kcid=12
WISA is the knowledge community within NASPA which focuses on the specific needs of women in higher education and helps to support and promote the interests and concerns of women at all levels within student affairs.
National Council for Research on Women
The NRCW seeks to promote visibility for feminist research and analysis and build stronger links between research, policy, action, and the media.
National Initiative for Women in Higher Education
The National Initiative for Women in Higher Education (NIWHE) is a unique alliance promoting a multicultural women-led agenda for the sustained transformation of higher education for the twenty-first century. NIWHE includes leaders and activists from campuses, research centers, government and non-governmental organizations, and the corporate sector.
National Women's History Project
The National Women's History Project is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing information and educational materials and programs.
National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)
Link to organization committed to support and promotion of feminist teaching, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels.
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL)'s Equity Center
The Equity Center is committed to helping public schools and communities incorporate the key components of educational equity into policies and practices to ensure each student receives what she or he needs to succeed.
Penn State Center for Work and Family Research
Links to a variety of resources that pertain to work and family issues.
Syracuse Cultural Workers
Founded in 1982, the mission of Syracuse Cultural Workers is to help sustain a culture that honors diversity and celebrates community; that inspires and nurtures justice, equality and freedom; that respects our fragile Earth and all its beings; that encourages and supports all forms of creative expression.
Third Path Institute for Work and Family
The ThirdPath Institute is committed to helping people lead meaningful, balanced, intentional lives. They do this by teaching people how to redesign work to create more time for family, community and other life passions.
Women in Higher Education Newsletter
Link to monthly practitioner's newsletter for women.
Women Related Higher Education Web Sites
Offers a list of websites that focus on women-related curricular and other related issues in higher education.