Association for Women in Communication

Mission

The Association for Women in Communication (AWC) is the one organization that recognizes the complex relationships that exist across communications disciplines. Modern communicators must demonstrate competence in varied disciplines and be able to network and make career moves across the broad spectrum of communications fields.

Our Values

AWC is committed to working with local organizations and professonals to discuss equity for women in professional communication fields, as well as how to become a well-rounded individual in the professional field.

Our Goals

To promote the advancement of women in all fields of communications, to work for First Amendment rights and responsibilities of communicators, to recognize distinguished professional achievements, and to promote high professional standards throughout the communications field.

How Are We Connected to the School?

The Association for Women in Communication is affiliated with the local organization that champions the advancement of people across all communication disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communication era. AWC is open to all students across campus interested in leadership and professional development opportunities.

How Does AWC Connect to a Career?

AWC provides a variety of professional development opportunities to its members ranging from local civic engagement to quality leadership experience within the School of Communication. Student members benefit from a local network of successful professionals in the field of communication and have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor in the students' desired career field. Chapter members also participate in job shadowing opportunities, plan networking events, host professional development workshops and are civically engaged on campus and in the community.

Contact Us

To learn more and join the Association for Women in Communication, please visit our RedbirdLife, contact the AWC President, Aliah Mendoza at anmendo@ilstu.edu,or contact the Faculty Advisor, Kyah Joseph at kljose1@illinoisstate.edu.