Programs

Scholarships: WIM annually recognizes and encourages women graduate students over 35 years of age by financially assisting them in the completion of their academic goals. Contact: Carol Gray, carolg@usc.edu, (213)740-3030

HERS Institutes:  WIM oversees the selection of USC candidate(s) to attend one or more of the prestigious Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Institutes.  In addition to the Summer Institute at Bryn Mawr – a month-long summer program typically mid-June to mid-July, there is the Wellesley Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration - a series of five weekends spread from October through April, and the Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration at the University of Denver – one-week plus series of three weekends from August through November.   Contact: Linda Rock (213)821-1801 or lrock@usc.edu.

Monthly Luncheons: The membership gathers for its monthly meeting and luncheon, usually on the second Tuesday of each month to hear from dynamic guest speakers. Contact: Ivonne Romo, iromo@fms.usc.edu, (213)740-9288

Movable Feasts: These informal monthly gatherings offer the opportunity to interact with the fascinating individuals, programs, and facilities available at USC. Contact: Donna Buchanan, dbuchanan@fms.usc.edu, (213)740-6373, or Char Ryan, crayn@usc.edu, (323)442-5838.

Luncheon with the Senior Vice Presidents: The membership annually meets with the Senior Vice Presidents to hear directly about issues important to the development of the University.

Luncheon with Senior-Level Women Leaders: Members meet once a year for a luncheon in small groups to interact and have discussion with Honorary Members, who are Deans, Vice Presidents, or above to discuss topics of mutual interest.