American Association of University Women

AAUW of Michigan

Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research

Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy,
and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
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AAUW of Michigan Public Policy Principles 2007-2009 

Jane Strand, Public Policy Director,  AAUW of MI

To preserve a strong system of public education, AAUW advocates:

  • An increase in state funding for public education and equitable distribution of those funds.
  • Increased and continued funding for public institutions of higher learning

To affirm the individual rights of all persons, AAUW advocates:

  • The right of reproductive choice
  • A criminal justice system that provides protection for the public and preventative and rehabilitative programs for adult and juvenile offenders
  • Consumer protection under the law
  • Just and humane treatment of immigrants

To achieve full recognition of women’s worth, AAUW advocates:

  • Working to achieve pay equity for all women.
  • More women in elected and appointed offices and policy-making positions
  • Recognition of the value and efforts of volunteerism and caregiving

To create sustainable, healthy communities, AAUW advocates:

  • Access for all to reliable healthcare
  • User-friendly healthcare delivery systems
  • Emphasis on disease prevention
  • Quality nursing home care

To promote the arts and humanities, AAUW advocates:

  • Public and private funding of the arts
  • Establishment and maintenance of historic sites in the state of Michigan
  • Maintenance and expansion of library and media services

To protect the environment, AAUW advocates:

  • Domestic and International policies for the prevention and control of environmental pollution
  • Development and implementation of alternative energy technology
  • Increased emphasis on energy conservation
  • Preservation of natural resources

Association Public Policy Program is the basis for all AAUW of Michigan activities. The program can be accessed on the Association website (www.aauw.org), as well as AAUW Fact Sheets and Position Papers on public policy issues.

Last update August 3, 2008

 

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