Association for Faculty Women.

Originated in 1975, evolving from the subcommittee on academic women of the Committee of Women, an organization founded in 1968 in Pullman. Purpose of the association is to promote and further faculty women's opportunities at Washington State University. Current information on the organization can be found at

http://www.wsu.edu/afw

From the description of Association for Faculty Women (Washington State University) papers, 1972- 1993. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 51610546

The Association for Faculty Women originated in 1975. The forerunner of the group was the subcommittee on academic women of the Committee of Women, a Pullman organization founded in 1968. This early group proposed the first women's studies course at Washington State University and also secured modification of several other university policies changes that furthered faculty women's opportunities.

After AFW was formed it continued working on equity issues important to women in academe. Additionally, in 1984 the group began honoring outstanding women graduate students.

The association is active to date, and its highest priority for the future is to open up the university's decision-making positions to capable women

From the guide to the Association for Faculty Women Papers, 1972-1993, (Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections)