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In 1979, in the midst of gender-equity conflicts in intercollegiate athletics, a group of female administrators formed the Council of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (CCWAA), an organization with the goal of enhancing opportunities for women in athletics.

Since its creation, the main objective of the organization has not changed, but the roles and responsibilities have increased along with the increased exposure of women's athletics. In 1992, in order to better represent its diversified members, the CCWAA changed its name to the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA). Expanding from its moderate beginnings, NACWAA now boasts nearly 1,700 members from universities, colleges, conferences, and affiliated organizations across the country.

No longer just a forum for female administrators to exchange ideas, NACWAA has blossomed into a powerful force in college athletics, advocating increased athletic and administrative opportunities for women, and promoting progressive and positive attitudes toward women in sports.

The recent flood of lawsuits against universities that have historically denied women equal athletic opportunities has thrust NACWAA and its ideas for reform into the spotlight. The efforts of members have not gone unnoticed, as the NCAA now recognizes the group as an important voice in policy-making on gender-equity issues.

Membership Benefits

A quarterly newsletter that provides a forum for communication and announces news from around the country.

NACWAA National Convention, the only national conference designed for women athletic administrators, featuring lectures, seminars, discussion of current issues and much more....

The opportunity to serve on a variety of committees that work to advance women's roles in collegiate athletics including: Awards, Education & Professional Development, Foundation Fund, Legislation, Marketing & Communication, Membership Recruitment, Membership Retention, Sponsorship, and Title IX Committees.

Promotes the professional role of Athletic Administrators, and women's athletics in general, through awards and special programs such as the Lifetime Achievement, Administrator of the Year, Nell Jackson and Honor Awards.

Invites members to participate in surveys and opinion polls.
Special discounts offered to NACWAA members.

Access to the NACWAA Website, www.nacwaa.org, which posts position announcements, upcoming meetings and activities, event updates, special notices and much more...

Email list serve for immediate information notices and the NACWAA Weekly Update.

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Who can Join?

• Women and men employed by universities, colleges, or conferences who have administrative duties in 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 collegiate athletics

• Female students who are seeking careers in athletic administration

• All individuals and groups who share NACWAA's commitment and concern for enhancing the professional role of women in intercollegiate athletics

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Membership Categories

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Includes individuals (Active or Associate level) from an institution, conference office or athletics governance organization (such as NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA). Division I = $750 (up to 6 individuals); Division II, III, NAIA, NJCAA, Community Colleges = $500 (up to 4 individuals) Additional members are pro-rated at $125 each.

ACTIVE – $150
Women employed by a university, college, conference, and/or athletics governance organization (such as NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA) who have administrative duties in collegiate athletics or who serve as direct reports. Also, included are women who once served as athletics administrators and now continue to serve the same college/university in a senior level position or supervisory capacity. Only active members may vote, hold office and serve on committees.

ASSOCIATE – $75
Women and men who do not meet the criteria listed for active membership, but who work in the field of intercollegiate athletics and coaching organizations. Also included are coaches and former athletics administrators who represent themselves and not their current commercial/corporate employers and who share NACWAA’s commitment and concern for enhancing the professional role of women in intercollegiate athletics. Can serve on but not chair committees.

RETIREE / STUDENT / INTERN – $35
Women who are retired from the profession and wish to stay involved and informed. Also included are female students (graduates and undergraduates) and interns from institutions, conference offices, and athletics governance organizations (such as NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA) who are seeking careers in athletics administration. Can serve on committees as consultants.

AFFILIATE – Nonprofit ($100); Corporate ($275)
Representatives of organizations and commercial firms who are interested in the field of intercollegiate athletics and/or share NACWAA’s commitment and concern for enhancing the professional role of women in intercollegiate athletics. Can serve on committees as consultants.

AFFILIATE INSTITUTIONAL
Includes representatives from an organization or commercial firm.
Nonprofit = $340 (up to 4 people) Additional members are pro-rated at $85 each.
Corporate = $1000 (up to 4 people) Additional members are pro-rated at $250 each.

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