ACE Women's Network Southern California
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ACE Women's Network SoCal Annual Conference
Help Her Thrive: Leadership Strategies for Women's Success
Join us for a transformative full-day women's event brought to you by the ACE Women’s Network, Southern California led by renowned speaker, leadership expert and author of The 7 Habits of Inclusive Leaders, Melissa Majors. This empowering day is designed to uplift and equip women with the tools they need to thrive in the workplace. With Melissa's dynamic and inspiring presentations, participants will delve into the crucial topic of integrity-based leadership and its role in mitigating common challenges faced by women in professional settings. Throughout the event, attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities that foster a strong sense of community and support.
Network with colleagues over lunch and enjoy the hilltop views from the Kellogg West Conference Center at the Cal Poly Pomona campus. Space is limited - register early!
President Coley to Receive ACE Award
PolyCentric Article
President Soraya M. Coley has been selected to receive the 2023 American Council on Education (ACE) Donna Shavlik Award, which honors an individual who demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing women in higher education. Coley has spent her decades-long career primarily in the California State University system in various roles, including lecturer, tenured faculty member, department chair, dean, provost and president. As the ACE Southern California Women’s Network presidential sponsor, she is working on creating multiple leadership pathways for women at various stages in their academic careers. Currently, her leadership team is 75 percent women. “I have benefitted so greatly from my mentors and supporters, and I pay that forward however possible. I owe gratitude to them all, especially those who saw potential in me that I never imagined,” said Coley.
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Empowering Women Leaders in Academia through Professional Networks and Inclusive Leadership
HigherEdJobs Article
The underrepresentation of women in leadership positions still exists in higher education. However, the future can be changed with intentional efforts toward achieving gender equity. This article discusses committing to actionable and quantifiable changes to move the needle closer to gender parity.
Pathways to Success: ACE Women’s Network Event
Connect and Learn Webinar
Are you passionate about inclusivity, uplifting voices and building supportive relationships? Then consider joining the ACE Women’s Networks’ “Pathways to Success” networking event. This free virtual conference offers a variety of choose-your-own-adventure style breakout sessions designed to bolster your leadership journey through various workshops, networking opportunities and perspectives on allyship.
ACE WNSC Newsletter
Issue #3
In this issue of the ACE WNSC Newsletter Issue 03, the network introduces our new State Chair Dr. Olukemi Sawyerr! Read about our latest Connect and Learn: Networking and Building Relationships, and get caught up on upcoming programs and events. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest issues in your inbox!
ACE Women's Network - Southern California
The ACE Women's Network--Southern California is part of a national group of networks that carry on the work of the ACE Inclusive Excellence Group and the ACE Women’s Network Executive Council.
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