Women's Studies: Women's Studies Associations

The AAWCC Philadelphia Chapter was established in 2009 (at CCP!) with the mission to improve the lives of women through education, leadership development and service, including students. Through our annual meetings, events and activities focused on professional development and networking opportunities, you will benefit from the experience, guidance and knowledge from members and our yearly initiatives.

The consortium provides a forum for the Women's Studies Programs of thirteen of the area's universities and colleges to coordinate programming on topics of importance related to gender and society.

The American Association for Women in Community Colleges is the leading national organization that champions women and maximizes their potential at community colleges. Founded in 1973, AAWCC provides education, career development, and advancement to women educators and students at community colleges. As a council of the American Association of Community Colleges, AAWCC and its members are committed to equity and education of all women students at community colleges across the nation.

Promoting education and equity for all women and girls.

Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

NWSA leads the field of women’s studies in educational and social transformation.