American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC)
What is AAWCC-RCC?
AAWCC-RCC is the Rogue Community College Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC). It was established in 2000 and reestablished in 2004 to encourage professional development for women in community colleges; support women in leadership roles; develop communication among women in community colleges; promote and offer local and state workshops; and disseminate information on courses, programs, and services for professional women. This organization is overseen by elected members of the chapter’s membership, called the AAWCC-RCC Board.
Who can join?
AAWCC-RCC is changing and growing. The chapter is seeking to build membership and receive members’ ideas, energy, skills, education, and experience as we set and prioritize goals, assess our strengths and weaknesses (challenge), plan events and fundraisers. We encourage anyone who supports the AAWCC-RCC mission to challenge, champion, and celebrate each other to get involved by becoming a member of our local AAWCC organization (AAWCC-RCC) as well as become a member of the state (AAWCC-OR) and/or the national organizations.
As a member of AAWCC at RCC you can:
- Attend monthly and annual AAWCC social and/or educational events.
- Network with a great group of local and state professionals such as OILD.
- Assist with fundraising efforts for student scholarships.
- Take advantage of personal and leadership training opportunities.
Since the chapter mission includes a commitment to support and encourage each other it is expected that all members will participate and/or help coordinate at least one meeting, activity, or committee fundraising project each year.
It is easy and we would love to have you! The membership period runs from January 1 through December 31. All we ask of our members is that they volunteer 2-hours of their time for one of our fundraising events within the year. You do not need to volunteer all 2-hours at once.
- Student and retiree membership level is $10/year.
- Staff membership level is $25/year.
RCC employees can use their RCC professional growth funds to join our membership! We can help you, just ask us how!
Complete the membership application
If you have questions, please contact Chelsea Daugherty at 541-956-7062.
You, your career, and RCC will benefit from the many opportunities offered by AAWCC-RCC!
AAWCC History
Local chapter - AAWCC-RCC History
The Rogue Community College (RCC) Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) was re-established at RCC in 2004 to encourage professional development for women in community colleges; support women in leadership roles; develop communication amongst women; and disseminate information on courses, programs, and services for professional women. AAWCC-RCC supports the RCC Foundation by providing funding for scholarships and program support.
AAWCC State History - Oregon AAWCC
The Oregon Chapter, Oregon AAWCC, is affiliated with the National AAWCC, a council of AACC, dedicated to equality, equity, and excellence for women. Oregon AAWCC is an organization developed by Oregon women in community colleges for anyone who supports the mission of Oregon AAWCC, to inspire, champion, and celebrate the talents within each of us. AAWCC encourages professional development for women in community colleges, supports women in leadership roles, develops communication among women in community colleges, promotes and offers local and state workshops, disseminates information on courses, programs, and services for professional women. To learn more, visit www.aawccoregon.org/.
AAWCC National History
The American Association for Women in Community Colleges was organized in 1973 and became an Affiliate Council of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC), now the American Association for Community Colleges (AACC). In response to an affirmative vote of the membership, the organization's name was officially changed on April 26, 1993, to the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC).