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About the Caucus:

The Women's Caucus of PASA is a state organization affiliated with PASA. The affiliation was approved by the PASA membership on September 23, 1984. You must belong to PASA to be a member of the Women's Caucus. Click here (pdf) for a brochure providing information on the Women's Caucus.  (For information on PASA membership, visit the Join PASA page.) 

 

The Caucus is pleased to offer for purchase a pin uniquely designed by LizTech for the Women's Caucus.  Click here (pdf) for the order form.
 

Purpose of the Caucus: To improve the status, rights, and opportunities for women in educational leadership.

Goals:

  • To develop a network among women in or aspiring to positions in educational leadership.
  • To increase the number of women in positions of educational leadership.
  • To support and disseminate research concerning the status of women in education.
  • To sponsor seminars which provide opportunities for skill building and competency in educational leadership.
  • To encourage members to provide leadership for implementation of race, sex, and national origin equity throughout educational systems.

Membership Benefits:

  • annual state meetings
  • informal regional meetings
  • training and networking opportunities
  • annual membership list

  • a network of mentors and a resource bank of professional assistance

  

Caucus Regions (with IUs):

  • Northwest: 5, 6
  • Southwest: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 27, 28
  • North Central West: 9, 10
  • South Central West: 8, 11

  • South Central East: 12, 13, 15

  • Northeast: 18, 19

  • East Central: 14, 20, 21, 29

  • Southeast: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
     

Officers:

Dr. Mary Anne Wright, President
 Superintendent, Northwestern Lehigh SD

2012 Conference Committee:
Dr. Michele Sellito Bortner, Co-Chair
 Educational Consultant
Laura Cowburn, Co-Chair
Bus. Mgr., Columbia Borough SD

  

Documents & Awards

* McDaniel Award - awarded each spring to an aspiring school administrator who shows evidence of great leadership potential.   

* Handouts - 2008 Annual Conference

* Monograph from 2005 Conference (pdf)

* Women's Caucus Bylaws (pdf)
Events & Activities:
       

Feb. 17

   Deadline: McDaniel Award nominations (pdf)  

Feb. 29

   Women's Caucus board meeting PASA office

May 1-3*

   2012 Women's Caucus Spring Conference Nittany Lion Inn, State College
    *Note: The 2012 Conference will be held on Tuesday through Thursday, rather than the traditional Wednesday through Friday, and will be held in a new location..
       

 

Questions? Contact the PASA office.