Campus Action Projects

The Campus Action Projects (CAP) enable student leaders and campus faculty to design and implement effective programs that enhance campus offerings, promote leadership, and improve academic and career outcomes.

Through an annual application process in the Fall, around ten teams composed of students and a campus professional are selected at colleges and universities around the country to implement their project proposal on a specific topic. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Additionally, a member from each team will be funded to report on the project at the annual AAUW/NASPA National Conference for College Women  Student Leaders in Washington, D.C

Give now to the AAUW Leadership Programs Fund to support these programs that develop women’s potential to lead. Special thanks to the Mary Ann Ahrens-Iowa Giving Circle for providing substantial support for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 Campus Action Project.

Current CAP Topic

Crossing the Line: Addressing Sexual Harassment in Schools (2011-12)

Past CAP Topics

Breaking through Barriers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for Women and Girls (2010-11)

Breaking through Barriers in  science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for Women and Girls (2009-10)

Where the Girls Are: Promoting Equity for All Women and Girls (2008-09)
Behind the Pay Gap (2007-08)
Planning for an Economically-Secure Future (2006-07)
Building a Harassment-Free Campus (2005-06)

Past Projects

Read about and view materials and photographs from past Campus Action Projects.