Open Membership Toolkit

Every Voice Matters

This spring, AAUW members will vote on the long-standing membership requirement to join AAUW. The AAUW Board of Directors fully supports open membership and encourages civil and respectful dialogue on this issue. The resources found in this toolkit are designed to support branch and state leaders as they lead substantive, productive conversations about this important vote.

Key Dates for 2024 Vote

Key Dates
January 26, 2024
Comment period ends at 5:00 pm ET
April 3, 2024
Voting opens (online voting is encouraged)
May 15, 2024
Online voting ends at 12:00 pm ET and results announced online

Join us on April 23 for a Title IX Webinar

Title IX and Beyond: Defending Civil Rights in Education. Webinar on April 23, 2026 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM ET. Speakers include Jacqueline Cruz, Ph.D., Kenyora Lenair Johnson, and Anna Posbergh, Ph.D., moderated by Gloria L. Blackwell.

Title IX is under real pressure. This webinar will offer a clear, accessible look at what Title IX is, what’s changing, and how communities can support safe, equitable learning environments.