American Association for Women in Community Colleges Oregon Chapter

The American Association for Women in Community Colleges Oregon Chapter, based in Portland, OR, delivers comprehensive professional development and leadership training designed specifically for women in Oregon's community college system. Through a robust portfolio of programs and initiatives, the organization provides targeted support to advance gender-balanced leadership across the state's educational institutions. The chapter offers an Annual Conference featuring two days of intensive professional development and leadership skill-building sessions that connect participants with established women leaders. Additionally, three Regional Summits held throughout the year foster networking opportunities across the Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest regions of Oregon, ensuring accessibility for community college professionals statewide. The Oregon Chapter operates a structured Mentorship Program that facilitates meaningful professional relationships within the community college network, providing guidance, perspective, and career motivation to participants. For those seeking deeper immersion, the organization hosts OILD, a week-long retreat that brings together representatives from each Oregon community college and is frequently recognized as a transformative career and personal development experience. As an affiliated chapter of the National AAWCC, a council of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Portland-based organization is dedicated to principles of equality, equity, and excellence for women. The chapter actively disseminates professional development resources, information on specialized courses and programs, and services tailored to support women's advancement in community college leadership roles.