Welcome to the American Association of University Women of New York State.
Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Vision: 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.
LAF UPDATE! Claire Schuster has had a favorable decision from the Appeals Court on her case. Claire eloquently spoke of her case at the NYS convention in Cooperstown - this is a wonderful turn of events! More details to follow.
Congratulations to NYS! The Association has announced that LAF giving for the state in 2007 was second in the country overall AND ninth on a per capita basis!
Read about the most recent study by the Educational Foundation - "Where the Girls Are". Where the Girls Are: The Facts About Gender Equity in Education presents a comprehensive look at girls’ educational achievement during the past 35 years, paying special attention to the relationship between girls’ and boys’ progress. Analyses of results from national standardized tests, such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and the SAT and ACT college entrance examinations, as well as other measures of educational achievement, provide an overall picture of trends in gender equity from elementary school to college and beyond.
The Association has produced a Woman to Woman Voter Turnout manual. It is available for downloading in a PDF format from the Association website.
The video of the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams special series "The Truth About Boys and Girls" can now be viewed . The longer interview with Catherine Hill on AAUW's findings is also available here.
One of the many highlights of the 2008 NYS Convention was the Public Policy forum on Sunday. See a video of the panel discussion with Assembly member Janele Hyer-Spencer and NYS Commissioner of Labor M. Patricia Smith!
Lisa Maatz, AAUW Public Policy Director, spoke at the District 7 Conference at Saranac Lake on November 10, 2008. Her presentation, which covered many of the current presidential candidates, may be viewed thanks to Donna Seymour and the Clarkson University Media Department.
View an inspiring video about AAUW that serves as a powerful reminder of why the organization is still necessary in today's world. Members of diverse ages and backgrounds share why they felt compelled to join AAUW and why they feel other women should join. Video (6 min.)
NYS financial support is available for branches that are implementing some membership and/or Association priority programs. Check to see if your branch is eligible!
See the Association two-minute activist for immediate opportunities! And keep in touch with the latest Association news!
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