AAUW What it does phampletThe Association was founded in 1882 to
open doors of education for women, and
to widen opportunities for women to use
their training. "Practical educational work"
is its objective.
AAUW members number more than 148,000
organized in over 1480 branches in - 50
states, the District of Columbia, and Guam:
National offlcers and committees women
distinguished in academic and civic life`
and a professional stall give assistance to
the branches as they study their local prob-
lems, inform themselves on national and
international problems, act on the basis of
study, and enrich their own education.
The State Division gives leadership and pro=
vides a channel for carrying out the AAUW
program on a state level. Ten Regions serve
their states in similar ways.
Internationally-
AAUW is a member of the International
Federation of University Women, which
unites associations in 51 lands. The IFUW
is a vital force for international under-
standing, providing contacts and exchange
of views for university women of many
countries, and giving opportunities for
united action in behalf of common goals.
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All women who hold degrees from colleges
and universities approved for AAUW mem-
bership may join the Association. Institutions
recognized number 484.
Standards for AAUW recognition of institu-
tions for membership include high academic
standards, emphasis on liberalizing factors in
undergraduate education, adequate provision
for women students, recognition of women
and professional opportunities for women in
faculty and administration, and maintenance
of academic freedom. Through these re-
quirements AAUW uses its influence for high
standards in education for women.
The membership chairman of any branch
of AAUW, or .the Dean of Women of your
college, will tellyou whether your college is
AAUW-approved. Or write to the address
below, stating your college and degree, and
ask for an application card.
To join a branch, contact the president or
membership chairman. If there is no branch
in your vicinity, you may become a member -
at -large. You will receive the Journal, pub-
lished four times a year, be privileged to at-
tend conventions, help to maintain the AAUW
program, and contribute to fellowships and
international grants. For this type of member-
ship, send application card and $4.50 dues
r,°can Association o f University W oma : _?
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October 1961
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION,
OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
. . WHAT IT IS ANIS 'SHAT IT DOES
On a national scale, AAUW-
presents the viewpoint of women uni-
versity graduates to other organizations,
institutions, and government agencies whose
concerns relate to the AAUW program; works
for qualified women in policy-making posts.
encourages high standards of education
for women through its approval of institu-
tions whose graduates thus become eligible
to membership. (Standards for approval are
outlined on the last page of this leaflet.)
develops a study -action program in ele-
mentary and secondary education, higher edu-
cation, international relations, social and eco-
nomic issues, status of women, mass media,
and the arts.
supports a Legislative Program, voted by
the national convention, including Federal aid
to education and support of the UN. The
Legislative Office prepares up-to-the-minute
information about the progress of legislation
included in the program.
aids gifted women scholars through grad-
uate fellowships from 80 to 90 each year,
ranging from $2000 to $5000. Maintains a
Fellowships Endowment Fund of close to three
and one-half million dollars, supplemented by
annual contributions from the members.
brings women from other countries to the
United States to study about 40 each year.
These grantees gain professional training and
learn to know America ... an outstanding con-
tribution to understanding between nations.
® Each AAUW branch works out its pro-
gram according to the interests of its members
and community needs. The common purpose
is educational work in the widest sense, and
on a level to make use of college training. In
general, these lines of interest are developed:
education; international relations; social and
economic issues; status of women; mass me-
dia; the arts, and fellowships.
0 Many branches are working for better
public schools studying local school budg-
ets, analyzing needs of education, and mobiliz-
ing public support to meet them. They sponsor
projects to extend and improve educational
facilities of all kinds and for all ages.
ing, mental health, individual liberties and
conformity, and related issues.
® Branches often support qualified
women for important posts, state and local;
encourage women's participation in civic
affairs; seek to remove discrimination against
women, and study how to increase women's
ability to manage their financial and economic
responsibilities.
® In the arts, emphasis is on creative
participation and on sharpening appreciation.
Local programs include studio and discussion
courses in the arts and community projects
to create a favorable environment for the
artist.
® International relations groups are ® Support for legislation national,
helping to build informed public opinion on state, and local is given by branches and
international issues through their own study 'individual members in accord with the Legis -
of U.S, foreign policy, the UN, and people lative Program and their own information
and problems of other areas, particularly the and interests. Emphasis is on developing in -
emerging nations of Africa and Asia, and formed opinion.
through radio, press, television, public forums, .In mass media, stress is on the educa-
and contacts with foreign visitors. tional and cultural use of radio -TV, press,
■ In the social and economic issues periodicals, films; the relation of the govern -
field, consumer problems are currently a ma- ment to the mass media, and the problem of
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'or concern. Mbhes are stud in a -
access to government information.
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Through these and many other activities, AAUW members are widen-
ing their own horizons, helping to build better communities, and
fostering a more intelligent approach to world problems. You are
invited to share these opportunities and satisfactions.