The Open Up AAUW Network was formed by a group of AAUW members for the purpose of making AAUW’s focus on equity the basis of membership eligibility, i.e. dropping the requirement that members have an associate or equivalent or higher degree. We grew from an informal network that worked on the bylaws change in 2005 that allowed AAUW to welcome members who had an associate or equivalent, but not a bachelor’s degree.
As of 2023, the group is working more closely with the task force appointed by the AAUW board to work on a campaign of voter education for a 2024 vote to amend the AAUW bylaws to drop the degree requirement for membership. For questions about the campaign, contact info@openupaauw.org.
The AAUW Tar Heel (NC) Branch is serving as the group’s fiscal agent. Thanks to AAUW Long Valley (ID) for supporting us until 2023. If we finally fold this effort, hopefully after a successful vote, any remaining funds will be donated to an AAUW effort.
Learn more about our beginnings, and if you need more information, please contact us
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