About Us

UWHEN has adopted the ACE Women's Network mission to advance women's leadership on higher education campuses through the following (IDEALS): Identifying women leaders. Developing women's leadership abilities. Encouraging the use of leadership abilities. Advancing women's careers. Linking women to other women and mentors. Supporting women in mid- and executive-level positions. UWHEN accomplishes its mission by: Maintaining a network of women in higher education administration, faculty, and staff roles; Providing professional development opportunities for leadership preparation, development, and support of women in higher education; Promoting the visibility, recognition, and advancement of women in higher education leadership; Addressing barriers and issues affecting career progression of women in higher education.