Benefits of Membership
Becoming a member of NACWAA is the first step in making a commitment to continue the advancement of women within intercollegiate athletics. When joining NACWAA, you are joining a network of professional women who advocate, promote, inspire, empower, celebrate and support women working in the various fields of intercollegiate athletics.
MEMBER BENEFITS
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Valuable networking and professional development opportunities that open doors to career advancement including National Convention, regional programming, leadership institutes and on-campus events.
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New in 2012! Submit your career interests and résumé confidentially through the Advancement Center so that when search firms and hiring committees call NACWAA for qualified candidates, your name will be on the list.
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Discounted registration to the NACWAA National Convention, which offers the best educational leadership and professional development opportunities in the industry.
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Grant and scholarship opportunities to all NACWAA programming and events.
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New in 2012! The Inspired Leaders Series: videos and webisodes featuring top administrators and leaders in college athletics. Gain expert advice and hot-topic insight from these headline makers and trailblazers.
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Exclusive access to opportunities for advancement and professional development through valued partners such as the NCAA, Alliance of Women Coaches and Women’s Sports Foundation.
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New in 2012! The Inspired Women Spotlight: learn from leading, inspiring women who are making a difference on their campus and within NACWAA.
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Launched in February 2011, NACWAA.org informs, connects and inspires women in collegiate athletics. Featured areas of the site include:
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Career Center – easily browse and post jobs and internships
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Ask the Experts – an informative and interactive rotating panel of three experts ready to answer your questions
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Advocacy – stay up to date on current issues and submit a Title IX question to Nancy Hogshead-Makar of the Women’s Sports Foundation
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Blog – fresh, relevant content and a place for members to engage in meaningful and constructive dialogue
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Weekly Update emails that feature member news, NACWAA events and monthly giveaways.
- The opportunity to serve on working NACWAA committees including Foundation Fund, Title IX & Advocacy, Nominating and Education & Professional Development.
WHO CAN JOIN?
- Women and men employed by universities, colleges or conferences who have administrative duties within intercollegiate athletics
- Faculty representatives
- College/university coaches
- Administrators employed by national associations, allied organizations or in related fields
- Women and men retired from positions in intercollegiate athletics
- Students seeking a career in athletics administration
- All individuals and groups who share NACWAA’s commitment and concern for enhancing the professional role of women in intercollegiate athletics