Mission
The ACE Women’s Network facilitates the networking of women interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in higher education. A 4-part structure — Network Executive Council, independent, statebased networks with state coordinators, presidential sponsors, and institutional representatives – facilitates these connections, allows for sharing of best practices, particularly at the State Coordinators Annual Conference, and enables local leadership training by the state networks.
Purpose
The purpose of the New York State ACE Women’s Network, Inc., is to
develop and promote the advancement of women in higher education in
New York State and reaffirm the principles of diversity and inclusion by:
- Increasing the number, visibility and influence of women in leadership roles in higher education within New York State.
- Establishing linkages among women in higher education, and between women in higher education and trustees, legislators, policy makers, search firms, and other women’s organizations.
- Developing an agenda of policy issues affecting women in higher education.
- Supporting, encouraging, and strengthening state and regional associations.
- Implementing such goals consonant with its purpose as may be identified by members of the Executive Board of the New York State ACE Women’s Network, Inc.
