The State Liaison program began in 1998 to enhance connections between SCW members in the states and the directorate body. State and International Liaisons (SAILs) have worked to give feedback to the directorate body on various issues including: balance of family and work, salary inequity, lack of female role models, and financial stability. The program has been working with the ACPA State and International Divisions to develop more collaboration with the state CPAs. SCW continues to define and develop the program towards improving outreach and communication with SCW members.

State and International Liaison Program Objectives:

The SAIL program provides a means for outreach and communication between SCW state members and the SCW Directorate by:

1. Creating opportunities for leadership and involvement for SCW members
2. Disseminating ACPA information/initiatives for widespread feedback
3. Compiling and addressing issues affecting women in higher education

SAIL Resource Corner

1.       SAIL Newsletters

• Sail Away Issue 1
• Sail Away Issue 2
• Sail Away Issue 3
• Sail Away Issue 4
• Sail Away Issue 5

2.      Resources, News & Current Events

• March 2009
  • A listing of female firsts in Higher Education (submitted by Raphaella M. Prange)
    • http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2009/03/11/historic-firsts-in-womens-education-in-the-united-states.html
  • Kaveny, C. (March 13, 2009). Be not afraid: 'The Vagina Monologues' on Catholic campuses. Commonweal, 136(5). Retrieved June 20, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database. (submitted by Jamie Guilford)

• July 2009
  • Miles, J.M. (2009). Academic achievement and body image in undergraduate women. Online submission. Retrieved July 2, 2009, from ERIC database. (submitted by Jamie Guilford)

• October 2009
  • How Halloween Costumes are marketed to women (submitted by Kayla Nuss)
    • http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/trashy_halloween_costumes_for_kids_SRwRcSfA1Q1eigdQRAOsyL
    • http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/19/fashion/19costume.html?_r=3

• November 2009
  • Bartlett, T. (2009, November 22). The puzzle of boys: Scholars and others debate what it means to grow up male in America. [Electronic version]. The Chronicle of Higher  (submitted by Jamie Guilford)
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  • Williams June, A. (2009, November 1). Meeting notes progress for women in academic science, but more work to do. [Electronic version]. The Chronicle of Higher Education.  (submitted by Jamie Guilford)

• No Date
  • An article about the the role of motherhood for women in higher education, it focuses on a female faculty woman and her path, may be applied across the board in Higher Education. (submitted by Lindsay Blair)
    • http://www.higheredjobs.com/articles/articleDisplay.cfm?ID=104

3.       Tips & FAQs

• SAIL Tips for Staying Involved

4.       Email Updates

• July Update
• September Update
• November Update

For more information about the SAIL Program, contact:

Amanda Suniti Niskode-Dossett
aniskode@indiana.edu

Heidi Richards
richards@austin.utexas.edu