Welcome to the AAUW Sussex County (NJ) Branch Site

Happy Birthday To Us!!

The Sussex County branch has been in existence since 1947.  We held our 60th birthday party, celebrating this milestone in November, 2007. Just think, women similar to us have been investing time and energy, making friends, and reaping the benefits of belonging to this fine association since 1947.

AAUW Mission

The AAUW Mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.  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.

The work of AAUW builds upon a century of responsible public participation at the local, state, national, and international levels.  AAUW is committed to working in partnership with diverse allies.

AAUW is composed of two corporations:

• The Association
  The Association — with more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide — advocates education and equity. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our public policy efforts, programs, Leadership and Training Institute, and diversity initiatives. AAUW's work extends globally through its international connections and membership in the International Federation of University Women.

• The AAUW Educational Foundation
  The AAUW Educational Foundation is the world's largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women. Each year the Foundation provides about $4 million in fellowships, grants, and awards for outstanding women around the globe and for community action projects. The Foundation also funds pioneering research on women, girls, and education, and international symposia.
  
  The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, a program of the AAUW Educational Foundation, is the nation's largest legal fund focused solely on sex discrimination in higher education. The Legal Advocacy Fund provides funds and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.

Use the links to the left to visit both AAUW's national and New Jersey State websites. Other highlights include the Association's Voter Education Campaign; the Legal Advocacy Fund's case support, and Progress in Equity Award.

Recent Branch News

AAUW-Sussex County Branch Honored at Sussex County Community College December 3, 2007

The Sussex County (NJ) branch of AAUW has long been a supporter of the Sussex County Community College. With this history of cooperation, college president Dr. Constance Mierendorf presented Carole Monesmith, AAUW-Sussex County branch president, a certificate proclaiming December 3, 2007 the American Association of University Women Day on the Sussex County Community College campus.

Certificate of Honor for AAUW Sussex County (NJ). The AAUW-NJ Annual Meeting was held on April 14, 2007, at the Forsgate Country Club in Cranbury, NJ.  The Sussex County Branch was one of four branches in the entire state of NJ that received a Certificate of Honor in recognition of its increase in Membership.   It reads, "Certificate of honor in recognition of The Sussex County Branch for a 20% increase in membership - 5 members. Bestowed this 14th day of April 2007 by the American Association of University Women The State of New Jersey to express our sincere appreciation for your exceptional service and demonstrated commitment to education and equity for women and girls".

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