Who We Are

How We Work

Women Graduates-USA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan, virtual (online) organization.

In structure, it is open and democratic and as such it offers wide opportunities for leadership and inclusion in decision-making, rotation of leaders, and limits on terms of office.

Meetings

Although we are an online organization, WG-USA members have the opportunity to meet face-to-face once yearly at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Because our members are scattered across the United States, the AGM will be held in a different part of the country each year.

Board meetings are held on a regular basis via teleconference and Skype. Action Items from the board meetings are posted on the website. The board also meets face-to-face at the AGM.

Committees also meet face-to-face at the AGM and via teleconference throughout the year.

How we Interact with Each Other

1. We communicate via:
   • e-mail
   • the website
   • our e-newsletter The Flame
   • discussion groups and listservs
   • The Meeting Place
   
   Members are encouraged to take part in the online discussions, blogs, and wikis.
   
   
2. WG-USA Annual General Meeting
   Every fall we conduct a face-to-face Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is open to ALL members. Information about the AGM and how to register will be posted on the website.
   >> AGM 2008
   
   
3. Membership in IFUW
   Members of WG-USA are also members of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW).
   WG-USA members are eligible to serve on IFUW committees and task forces and hold office.
   IFUW members communicate on issues of importance through IFUW discussion groups.
   IFUW holds a conference in a different country every third year. Information about the next IFUW Triennial will be posted on the WG-USA website.