Since being established in 1993, the Initiatives
For Women (IFW) program at the University at Albany has grown by
leaps and bounds. From its modest beginnings of providing 10 grants
in its first year, IFW has raised over $1,000,000 in funds to date
that are doing one thing - supporting the dreams of hundreds of
women students, faculty and staff at the University.
Initiatives For Women's leadership structure has consisted
of a single chair, who was responsible for general oversight of
the entire organization, a steering committee, who served as committee
chairs and co-chairs for projects and events, and associate members,
who provided general support whenever possible.
In reponse to the growth the organization has experienced
over the past several years, in the spring of 2005, IFW adopted
a shared leadership model. The Leadership Council will split the
tasks that historically where managed by the single chair. Calling
on the expertise that already exists in the organization, 8 women
will spearhead the membership: awards application process, fundraising,
finance, public relations and events committees. In addition, the
Council als includes a primary spokesperson and Leadership Council
chair and a campus leadership liaison. Former IFW Steering Committee
members and Associates ow volunteer to work on these subcommittes.
Roberta Armstrong, Kathy Turek and Mary Sellen
at the Winter Forum 2002
If you are interested in volunteering on any of the
IFW subcommittees, please contact Shai
Brown, Membership Coordinator, or any member of the Leadership
Council.
