About AAWCC/RI

Background

The need for a women's organization at the Community College of Rhode Island was identified by the Task Force on Women's Issues, which was convened in November 1996. Bi-monthly meetings followed, drawing women together from across the campuses, across divisions, and across employment levels. The response to these meetings was strong and encouraging.

At these meetings we were able to socialize, network and listen to a variety of presenters, including a panel of CCRI women who discussed their own professional development, colleagues from sister institutions and the newly appointed Commissioner of Higher Education. The need to formalize, establish goals, and develop a mission statement soon became evident to us.

The first step in this direction took place on March 26, 1997, with a vote to affiliate with the National Council and establish AAWCC/RI. Since that time, we have elected a slate of officers, drafted Chapter bylaws, and held the first of many exciting and successful networking events.

Mission

The mission of the CCRI Chapter of AAWCC, a dynamic, proactive alliance of and for CCRI women across positions of employment, divisions, and campuses, is to inspire women to reach their highest level of fulfillment and productivity by:

Beliefs

When the intrinsic worth of individuals is recognized and their ideas and values are expressed, heard, and validated, all benefit.

Every individual's contribution is valuable and necessary for balance, growth, and vitality of society.

Women and men are capable of making valuable contributions to society, including assuming roles of leadership and responsibility.

Every person is entitled to equitable access to opportunities consistent with her or his goals and aspirations. 

Goals

As stated in the Chapter bylaws, the goals of AAWCC/RI shall be:

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