The
American Association of University Women
is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all
women and girls. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our
public policy efforts, programs, and diversity initiatives.
AAUW is composed
of three corporations:
- The Association,
a 150,000-member organization with more than 1,500 branches nationwide
that lobbies and advocates for education and equity.
- The
AAUW Educational Foundation, which funds pioneering research
on girls and education, community action projects, and fellowships
and grants for outstanding women around the globe.
- The AAUW Legal
Advocacy Fund, which provides funds and a support system for women
seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
To learn more about
AAUW visit the National
AAUW website
.
PLANO/COLLIN
COUNTY BRANCH HISTORY
The Plano/Collin
County Branch of AAUW was first formed as the Plano satellite of the
Richardson Branch in 1973. By the Spring of 1974 , a total of 63 charter
members met to become the 99th Texas Division Branch of AAUW. A Champagne
Celebration was held May 14, 1974, to mark the receipt of the Branch
charter.
The purpose of this
Branch shall be unite the alumnae of colleges and universities on the
AAUW list of qualified institutions for practical educational work;
to concentrate and increase their effectiveness in the community for
the solution of social and civic problems; to participate in the development
and promotion of the policies and programs of the American Association
of University Women; to contribute to its growth and advancement; and
to cooperate in its State and Regional Work.
To learn more about
AAUW Texas visit the AAUW
Texas website