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WIHE Mission

The University of Akron Women in Higher Education organization has five main goals:

1. The organization shall provide support in a visible way for the advancement of women at The University of Akron and at any other institution of higher education.
2. The organization shall promote the professional development of women by providing information on the availability of further formal education, by promoting the attainment of qualifying credentials, by providing moral support for those pursuing further education, by sharing resources for personal and professional growth, and by providing job information to further the upward mobility of women.
3. The organization shall provide avenues for interaction with new women employees.
4. The organization shall provide information on resources concerning women, The University of Akron, and higher education.
5. The organization shall continue to identify current university priorities and campus issues which impact on the working environment of its membership.

An Invitation to Join!

Membership is open to all past and present personnel of The University of Akron, and their spouses, who have a concern about women's issues in higher education and who support the stated goals, objectives, and purposes of the organization.

The membership year begins in August and membership costs only $20.00 per year! Graduate assistants may join at no cost.

Print the membership application form [PDF] and send your completed form and membership dues (check payable to UA Women in Higher Education) to Beverly Brockett - Treasurer, WIHE at +6205.