Programs in a Box

What is the program?

A Women's Summit on Work/Life Balance provides a forum that assembles local members of AAUW and your community to address the importance of policies that allow workers to balance the responsibilities of work and family, which is a crucial tool for equitable access and advancement in employment for women. This program provides advice, guidelines, and links to resources to help you set up a successful public event on a meaningful subject. The program provides the following instructions and advice:

• Statement of AAUW's position on balancing work and family responsibilities
• The goals for the summit
• A step-by-step planning guide
• A leader checklist
• A planning checklist

How will this program benefit your state or branch or community?

The Women's Summit on Work/Life Balance program in a box is designed to help AAUW branches or states plan and deliver programming and advocacy at the grassroots level and generate awareness of work/life issues in your community. Such programs provide benefits to your AAUW branch such as:

• Advocacy and education about an important AAUW issue
• Increased awareness and promotion of work/life balance issues and policies
• Visibility as a community leader and powerful advocate for women
• Membership recruitment opportunities
• Ability to establish new partnerships

How can you implement this program?

Use the Women's Summit on Work/Life Balance program in a box to conduct a successful presentation, discussion, and/or advocacy event in your community. Download the components of the box and follow the program guide and customize the setup for your own use. The program box contains:

• A program guide to provide instructions for organizing the event
• Links to AAUW's positions papers and research on work/life balance
• An evaluation form for the event

Download the Activity/Event Evaluation Form (PDF)

Download the Complete Program in a Box (PDF)