The document summarizes the Minnesota ACE Women's Network, which supports women in leadership positions in higher education. It provides information on its board members, affiliation with the American Council on Education and its programs. It describes the benefits of membership, which include networking, professional development opportunities and updates. Regional conferences are highlighted as opportunities for women leaders to discuss issues in higher education.

1. Minnesota ACE Women’s Network An association open to all women in higher education

2. Board of Directors 2009-2010 Kathleen Cargill, State Coordinator Michelle Kidwell, Coordinator Elect Dee Anne Bonebright Paula Carlson Becky Copper Mary Dubois Michele Ernst Connie Gores Jodi Kuznia Veronica Michael Lucy Payne Christine Pigsley Lisa Thomas

3. About ACE American Council on Education In 1977, the Carnegie Corporation granted the Office of Women in Higher Education ( OWHE ) funds to initiate the ACE National Identification Program ~ now called the ACE Network. ACE founded in 1918 Nation’s largest higher education association Represents more than 1,600 college & university presidents Represents 200 related associations nationwide Provides leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues Influences public policy through advocacy, research and program initiatives

4. About OWHE Office of Women in Higher Education OWHE mission - to advance women’s leadership on campuses across the nation. OWHE IDEALS : I DENTIFIES emerging and successful women leaders D EVELOPS their leadership abilities through state and national programming E NCOURAGES the use of those abilities A DVANCES them through nomination to appropriate positions L INKS them to one another and to mentors S UPPORTS the tenure of mid and senior level women administrators and presidents throughout their career cycles To learn more: www.acnet.edu

5. National Leadership & Professional Development Programs Presidents Presidential Seminars & Roundtables: The Leadership Network for International Education Future Project Presidential Roundtables Women Presidents’ Summits Summits for Presidents of Color Presidents’ Consultation Network Chief Academic Officers and Other Vice Presidents Institute for New Chief Academic Officers The Internationalization Forum for Chief Academic Officers National Leadership Forums for the Advancement of Women Leaders Advancing to the Presidency: A Workshop for Vice Presidents

6. National Leadership & Professional Development Programs Programs for Other College and University Administrators ACE Fellows Program Regional Leadership Forums CLASSIC Series ACE National Network for the Advancement of Women Leaders Women of Color Summits The Department Chair Services Refer to www.acenet.ed for pertinent information

7. Minnesota ACE Women’s Network ACE mission to address the needs and issues relating to advancing women’s leadership in higher education Dedicated to supporting women in all areas of higher education Represents women in ~ or aspiring to ~ leadership positions in higher education One of 50 state and regional networks that support women in higher education Assists women to develop the skills and talents needed to become visionary leaders of tomorrow

8. Minnesota ACE Women’s Network Current strategic directions include… Increasing individual and campus involvement in Minnesota so every campus is represented within the Network Communicating effectively and regularly with individuals, campuses and institutional leaders about issues in higher education Providing women leaders of higher education with professional development opportunities

9. Becoming a Member Minnesota ACE Women’s Network is open to all women in higher education. Current members, institutional representatives, and board members come from all educational sectors: public, private and proprietary institutions. No individual, annual membership fee Revenue generated from membership fees, conferences and sponsorships All board members volunteer time, energy and resources to continue and expand the Network Institutional representatives are key players in maintaining the Network as informational liaisons between the Network a nd women on their respective campuses

10. Members of the Minnesota ACE Women’s Network receive these benefits: Electronic updates Networking opportunities Professional development opportunities Leadership workshops and conferences Connections to employment opportunities within higher education Information from American Council on Education ( ACE ) & the Office of Women in Higher Education ( OWHE )

11. Women Promoting Women We celebrate each woman's success. Have you received a promotion or have you promoted a woman within higher education? Please share this news with the Minnesota ACE Women’s Network! Notify ACE of your promotion with the name, new title, and campus of the woman promoted.

12. List-serv Membership includes a subscription to the list-serv. Members may receive from and submit information to the larger group. Opportunity to explore major issues facing higher education Discuss career-building strategies Meet colleagues Personal introduction of yourself as a new member Professional development opportunities Leadership workshops and conferences

13. Connecting Minnesota ACE members to: A variety national and regional women’s resources The White House Project: www.thewhitehouseproject.org Assisting women to run for office at all political levels The Minnesota Women’s Consortium: www.mnwomen.org Over 150 women’s organization belong: multi-ethnic, multi-religious, political economic & health-related HERS: Higher Education Resource Services: provides advanced training for women who want to become senior college administrators. www.hersnet.org . NAPAHE: National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education provides professional development for and research on assistants to college presidents. www.napahe.org And more…

14. Regional Conferences Regional conferences are designed to allow women leaders to focus on timely topics ~ women and finance, advancing in higher education, balancing family and career, exploring issues facing higher education ( e.g., returning women veterans), discussing career-building strategies, and networking. Conferences feature nationally and regionally recognized keynote speakers and seminar facilitators. Recent regional conference themes ~ Professional Life Cycle of Women in Higher Education Women Learning and Leading Together A View from the Top: MN Women in Higher Education Leading, Learning and Creating

15. Upcoming Regional Conference Theme: Navigating Change in Challenging Times Save the Date! When: January 21 & 22, 2010 Where: Dakota County Technical College ~ Apple Valley Cost: $59.00 (includes Conference Registration/Lunch)

16. Upcoming Regional Conferences Save the Date! Conference: Northern Regional Conference When: Friday, April 30, 2010 Where: The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth Cost: Affordable

17. Advanced Benefits to Members Upcoming Bi-State Conference A Collaboration between MN and WI ACE Networks Save the Date! When: November 4-5, 2010 Where: University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI Theme: No Borders, No Boundaries: Women Leaders in a Changing Higher Education Landscape Keynote: Katharine Lyall, PhD (invited) Cost: Affordable

18. What Our Members & Friends Say… MN ACE Network means that I can become my best because I surround myself with the best. MN ACE Network offers me the means to challenge myself to stretch, grow, and dream in ways that nurture my strengths and feed my soul. As a first year participant, I thoroughly enjoyed the state conference. I have been challenged in new ways and have gained so much insight from many tremendous women. I wish I could spend more time with all of them. I look forward to attending next year. Through ACE I have connected to national women leaders whose assistance and friendship I value greatly.

19. Next Step . . . Join MN ACE Women’s Network Identify the current Institutional Representative (IR) on your campus or Accept the challenge to become an IR ~ a liaison between your campus and MN ACE Women’s Network Connect yourself to amazing women in higher education! http://www.minnesotaacenetwork.org