MI-ACE MEMBERSHIP

It is with immense pleasure 和 enthusiasm that I extend my warmest welcome as the 国家主席 of the MI-ACE Women’s Network. Your trust 和 confidence in me to lead the Network is both an honor 和 a responsibility that I hold with utmost dedication. On behalf of our entire Executive Board, may I extend heartfelt gratitude for your engagement 和 support for the Network. A warm 和 enthusiastic welcome to you!

As we st和 on the cusp of new beginnings 和 opportunities, I want to take this moment to acknowledge the incredible work that has been accomplished by our Board of Directors, Institutional Representatives, 志愿者, 和 leaders over the years. Your unwavering commitment to our shared values 和 principles has paved the way for our organization’s success 和 growth.

The MI-ACE Women’s Network is intricately connected to forty-three other state networks, all linked through our affiliation with the national ACE Inclusive Excellence Group 和 its ACE Women’s Network Executive Council. Our roots trace back to 1978 when MI-ACE was established as one of the pioneering state networks in the nation, a distinction we hold with pride. For decades, we have been the unwavering voice of women in higher education in 密歇根.

In these times of rapid change 和 the multitude of challenges we collectively face, the need for women leaders in higher education has never been more pressing. We recognize the immense value that diverse perspectives 和 the wealth of talent from all gender identities bring to the forefront. The voices of women in management 和 policy-making roles are indispensable, 和 our Network's mission revolves around providing avenues for professional growth, 网络, 协作, 和参与. Our aim is to cultivate an ever-exp和ing reservoir of talent for 密歇根 campuses. Through strong connections with other professional domains, 同伴指导, 和 a comprehensive range of programs, we empower our members to achieve remarkable career milestones, thereby fortifying the thriving of our academic institutions. MI-ACE st和s as a stalwart advocate for higher education 和 for women within it.

If your institution is already a part of our Network, you are already aware of the positive force that it represents, the advocacy it upholds, 和 the pride it takes in fostering the advancement of women professionals. For those institutions that are yet to join our ranks, I extend a heartfelt invitation to become a member, joining the 45+ 密歇根 higher education colleges 和 universities that have already recognized the value of being part of this premier professional network for women across the state. Institutional membership provides immeasurable benefits to the women on your campus.

Explore our website further, find us on 脸谱网, 和 add us on LinkedIn, delving into the myriad opportunities for engagement, distinctive programs, valuable services, 和 esteemed awards that await you. Take a moment to peruse our Network’s offerings, which include Institutional Representatives, the Distinguished Women’s Award (DWA), 公共政策 initiatives, the Women of Color Collaborative (WOCC), 和 an array of Professional Development initiatives.

总之, whether you are a returning colleague or a fresh face, please know that you are most welcome here. Feel free to reach out at any time. I can think of nothing more rewarding than engaging with you to discuss the incredible potential of MI-ACE 和 what it can bring to your journey in the upcoming year.

温暖的问候,

Connie Tingson Gatuz, Ph.D.

国家主席

密歇根 American Council on Education (MI-ACE) Women’s Network