The Academic Alliance (AA) consists of more than 94 distinguished representatives from computer science and IT departments of colleges and universities across the country, spanning research universities, community colleges, women's colleges, and minority-serving institutions.
Charged with implementing institutional change in higher education, the Academic Alliance provides feedback on NCWIT programs, contributes and adopts effective practices, and serves as a national agent of change. It meets several times per year to compare approaches and provide guidance and mutual support. See our list of NCWIT Academic Alliance Members.
Membership in the AA is free for participating academic institutions and brings many benefits. AA members have access to leading-edge best practices for recruiting and retaining women, opportunities to attend workshops and compare practices with other institutions, the ability to advertise programs, achievements, and faculty openings at our website, and participation in NCWIT marketing and branding campaigns. View the AA by-laws.
For more information about the Academic Alliance please contact Program Manager Kim Kalahar or the AA Co-chairs:
Nancy Amato (Texas A&M)
Maureen Biggers (Indiana University)
Andrew Williams (Spelman College)
The NCWIT Academic Alliance currently is working on several projects:
- Recruitment and New Member Engagement
Co-Leaders: Christine Alvarado (Harvey Mudd), Gondy Leroy (Claremont Graduate University), Leen-Kiat Soh (University of Nebraska) - A Toolkit for Designing REU Experiences for Undergraduate Women
Co-Leaders: Margaret Burnett (Oregon State), Patricia Morreal (Kean U) - Sharing Practices
Co-Leaders: Sam Kamin (UIUC), Sharon Mason (RIT) - AA Webinar Series
Co-Leaders: Daniela Marghitu (Auburn), Terry Steinbach (DePaul)
The Academic Alliance also provides funding for AA members to develop and implement initiatives for recruiting and retaining women in computing and information technology. Find out more about the NCWIT Academic Alliance Seed Fund.
