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 two out of three years 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.

On the third year, members are encouraged to attend the IFUW Triennial Conference which is held in a different country every three years. WG-USA AGMs are conducted via teleconference during the year of the IFUW Triennial Conference.

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
   • Blogs - Advocacy Blog | News and Issues Blog
   • discussion groups and listservs
   
   Members are encouraged to take part in the online discussions and blogs..
   
   
2. WG-USA Annual General Meeting
   Two out of three years in the fall WG-USA conducts 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. The third year, the AGM is held via teleconference.
   
   
3. Electronic Voting
   Prior to the AGM, members are given an opportunity to vote for leadership positions via electronic voting. Every member in good standing is entitled to vote. Bylaws and Resolutions are voted on during the business meeting held during the AGM.
   
   
4. 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.