News
Communication is vital to the mission and success of the AASCU
Spouse/Partner Program and ensures an open and transparent member driven program. In addition to program staff being easily and readily accessible, a variety of electronic mechanisms are utilized to convey timely, relevant and important information.
What's New
Western Washington University
Cyndie Shepard, director of the Compass 2 Campus mentoring program at Western Washington University, has been given a Daily Point of Light Award, which was founded by former President George H.W. Bush and honors individuals and groups creating meaningful change in communities across America. Read the full article here. (Posted: March 2013)
Whether you missed the 2012 Annual Meeting, or you were there and want to review, we've posted two Spouse/Partner presentations for you to view:
Developing an Effective Public Persona
Presenter: Dacia Charlesworth, Presidential Spouse, Valdosta State University (Ga.)
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Fundraising: What is the Role of the Spouse/Partner?
Presenter: Pam Lowe, Presidential Spouse, Indiana University Northwest, and Spouse/Partner Planning Committee
Download (docx) (Posted: March 2013)
Be on the lookout! In the next few weeks you should be receiving your Spouse/Partner Directory as well as information about spouse/partner sessions at this year's Summer Council. Preliminary Summer Council information can be found here. (Posted: March 2012)
The Spouse/Partner Planning Committee has designed an informative and creative Summer Council program for spouses and partners. Highlights include the premier of a workshop for spouses/partners of newly appointed presidents/chancellors, a breakfast program that is sure to stimulate dialogue and new ideas, and options for afternoon small-group conversations. Join us! You’ll be glad you did. Please find further preliminary information here. (Posted: April, 2011)
Update
Update is an electronic newsletter designed to keep AASCU's spouses/partners appraised of various matters related to the Spouse/Partner Program. If you are an AASCU spouse/partner and wish to receive or are not currently receiving Update, please contact Alex Wood to make sure that your correct information is on file.
PDF versions of recent issues of Update can be found below: