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AAUW Ann Arbor Branch is affiliated with the American Association of University Women, a national organization that lobbies and advocates for education and equity. The Association has a membership of 100,000 and 1300 branches.
AAUW is open to all graduates, men and women, who hold the associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
AAUW Mission Statement
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
AAUW Diversity Statement
In principle and in 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.
AAUW Vision Statement
AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting women and girls.
Educational Foundation
The AAUW Educational Foundation funds pioneering research on girls and education, community action projects, and fellowships and grants for outstanding women around the globe.
Legal Advocacy Fund
Legal Advocacy Fund promotes equity for women in higher education and fosters institutional change in the following ways:
- Provides financial aid for sex discrimination lawsuits through its case support program
- Educates university communities about sex discrimination issues through its campus outreach program
- Offers a network of volunteers, attorneys and social scientists, who consult with women who have filed or are considering filing sex discrimination claims.
About the Ann Arbor Branch
The Ann Arbor Branch was established in 1902. We currently have a membership of over 300 members who represent a variety of ages, backgrounds, and academic disciplines.
Our Focus
The Ann Arbor Branch provides educational and friendship opportunities for its members, supports community activities especially those that have positive impact on girls and women, and provides scholarships for women.
- Fellowship: Our study groups and branch meetings give us time to get together and pursue common interests.
- Branch meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. Branch meetings feature speakers and presentations on a variety of topics. The Branch meetings include two luncheons per year.
- More than 30 Interest Groups provide the opportunity for small groups to pursue specific interests. Interest groups are open to all members and meet regularly.
- Scholarships: We support scholarships for undergraduate women at the U-M, EMU, Washtenaw Community College, and to local senior high school students who have enrolled in an institute of higher learning. Each year we also send thousands of dollars to the AAUW Educational Foundation for graduate fellowships.
- To raise money for scholarships, members of the Branch organize an annual Used Book Sale that is held in September. The proceeds from the sale fund the scholarships.
- Community Involvement: We participate in events for women and girls and join in coalitions for other events.
- AAUW volunteers assist with special events that benefit girls and women in the community, events such as Brains Rule, a neuroscience event for middle school students.
