USPEA Presentation

USPEA Presentation

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  Successful Women inAgriculture: Mentoring Young Leaders Amanda L. Martin, Student Recruitment & Alumni Relations Coordinator Ellie Isbell, Assistant Student Recruitment Coordinator
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  Background Information • Changein demographics of agriculture • More women than men—53% female in COA at Auburn • 2858 female graduates • Need for a leadership and mentoring group • Alumni & Stakeholder feedback • Reflection of our own organization • Auburn University Faculty: 37% Female • Auburn University Executive/Administration: 38% Female
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  Background Information • SocialDevelopment Theory • Women find their identity by relating to others • Five other women’s groups • COSAM, Human Sciences, Business, Engineering, Athletics • Support of our students • Mentors • Networking • Envisioning success
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  What is SuccessfulWomen in Agriculture? • Annual giving donor society • Mentoring and scholarships • A joint effort between the College of Agriculture’s Development and Student Services offices • Scholarships are funded by Successful Women in Agriculture members’ annual gifts at any of four levels: • $100 • $250 • $500 • $1,000
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  Purpose • Provide professionalcontacts and mentors • Add another level of professional development programming for our students • Reconnect with alumni to share their story* • Opportunity to award scholarships • Engage faculty & staff to sponsor students
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  History of DonorSociety • First Year • Two on campus networking events • Two $1,000 scholarships awarded in the spring • Second Year • Online member directory • Addition of professional development conference • Two $1,000 scholarships awarded in the spring
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  Fall Formal Event •Leadership Panel Luncheon-1st Year • Format of event • Selection of panel • Sponsorships for students
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  Spring Formal Event •Scholarship Award Luncheon • Different event format…. • Floral arranging • Scholarship Awards • Student Speakers
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  Fall Professional Development Conference •Networking and Development Opportunities • Hosted on campus with members and students • Members presented workshop sessions • Keynote address from AgCareers.com • Luncheon panel for open forum with speakers
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  Online Member Directory •A way to keep connected • Members & Students have access • Follow up after events • Share advice and success stories
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  Successes • Number ofmembers in first year: 41 • Event attendance: 50-60 per event • Money raised in year one • Memberships: $5300 • Event Sponsorship: $750 • Scholarships
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  Student Perspective • Howthis experience shaped my career goals and Auburn experience • Why an organization like this is important for female students in agriculture
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  Moving Forward • Increasemembership • Establish corporate sponsors • Continue expanding on the conference • Develop Executive Board • Create scholarship endowments
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  How can youbecome involved? • Review the information we provided about joining • Present as a guest at our conference • November 10th • Attend an event as a guest
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  What can youdo? • Make connections with the universities • Find opportunities to mentor students formally or informally • Consider how a program like this may fit into your corporate culture
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  Questions & Feedback