RESOURCES
Jobs | Scholarships | Local Resources | National Resources
The Chronicle of Higher Education -- Chronicle Careers
http://chronicle.com/jobs/
Lists jobs from more than 960 higher education institutions; allows you to post a resume and participate in online discussion forums about career issues in academia.
HigherEdJobs.com
http://www.higheredjobs.com/
Also focused on jobs in higher education; includes resume posting areas and includes a special section for community college job postings.
UMass - Boston Employment Services
http://www.umb.edu/administration_finance/hr/employment/index.shtml
UMass - Boston is one of the largest higher education institutions in Massachussetts; search jobs by title or department.
Massachussetts Board of Higher Education -- Links to Campuses
http://www.mass.edu/student/home.asp?id=7
Use this page to find the home page of every public higher education institution in Massachussetts. From there, look for that institution's Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, or Jobs sections.
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to these websites in the Job Resources catagory, many of the women's association and resource websites listed below also have employment sections that may discuss the issues surrounding women in higher education or post job openings.
Women's Business Alliance of Choice Hotels
http://www3.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/WBA?sid=V1Tr.2PIU2gca1.3
This scholarship program is a means to encourage and assist women interested in beginning or furthering a career in the hospitality industry.
Local Associations and Resources
HERS Higher Education Resource Services
http://www.hersnet.org/
The New England branch of Higher Education Resource Services (HERS), an independent organization established in 1972 at Brown University, has been housed at Wellesley College in the Center for Research on Women since 1976, developing and directing programs to improve the status and opportunities of academic professional women.
Massachusetts Association for Women in Education
http://www.mawe.org
The Massachusetts Association for Women in Education began in 1921 as an informal group of high school deans, women who were interested in the status of women and girls in education and were pioneers in the student personnel profession.
American Association of University Women -- Massachusetts
http://www.aauw-ma.org
AAUW-MA includes the state organization and 14 local branches located within Massachusetts working to turn the AAUW mission into reality in our own communities.The Association has had a vital role in the history of women in Massachusetts and is a strong force in the personal and public lives of women college graduates living and working in the state.
Center for Gender in Organizations, Simmons College
http://www.simmons.edu/som/centers/cgo/index.shtml
The Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) at the Simmons School of Management is committed to improving organizational effectiveness by strengthening gender equity in the workplace.
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus
http://www.mwpc.org/
The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus is a multipartisan organization that promotes the participation and involvement of women of all ages in the political process.
Massachusetts League of Women Voters
http://www.lwvma.org
Encouraging the active and informed participation of citizen's in their government.
Self Esteem Boston
http://www.selfesteemboston.com/
Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute provides essential skill-based self-esteem education to high risk, underserved polpulations and the professionals who serve them.
Bizwomen
http://www.bizwomen.com/
The women's section of the Boston Business Journal.
American Council on Education Office of Women in Higher Education
http://www.acenet.edu/programs/owhe/
"Since 1973, the Office of Women in Higher Education (OWHE) at the
American Council on Education (ACE) has been committed to the advancement of women leaders. For more than 25 years, OWHE has provided information and counsel to constituencies within the higher education community regarding policies, issues, education, and research that influence women’s equity, diversity, and advancement."
Hispanic Outlook
http://www.hispanicoutlook.com/
Nat'l magazine-issues affecting minorities and minority issues in higher education. People, Places and publication sections, conference coverage, success stories. 10th yr of pub. yr
American Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/
Established in 1881, the AAUW is a leading organization in promoting education and equity for all women and girls; the AAUW includes three corporations: an Association for women in higher education, and Educational Foundation, and a Legal Advocacy Fund.
Femina
http://www.femina.com/
"Sites for, by, and about women." A Web directory that offers a mix of serious and recreational resources and includes an active discussion board.
Gender Equity in Sports (University of Iowa)
http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/ge/
Gender Equity in Sports is a resource for anyone investigating the state of affairs in interscholastic or intercollegiate sport" and is an excellent site for Title IX history, cases and statistics.
Women's Studies Database
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/WomensStudies/
From the University of Maryland, contains information such as conference announcements, funding, employment, and research in women's studies.
National Organization for Women
http://www.now.org/
Contains the group's media releases, history, activities and membership info.
TAP: The Ada Project, a college of resources for women in computing
http://women.cs.cmu.edu/ada/
"Tapping Internet resources for women in computer science", provides links to online articles, exhibits, and other informational resources on women in computing as well as a discussion board, conference announcements, and career hunting in industry and academia.
Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/wb/
"To promote profitable employment opportunities for women, to empower them by enhancing their skills and improving their working conditions, and to provide employers with more alternatives to meet their labor needs." The website offers reports and statistics on women in the workforce as well as information on new Women's Bureau initiatives and conferences.
Higher Education Abstract
http://highereducationabstracts.org/
"A quarterly compilation of abstracts of journal articles, conference papers, research reports, and books pertaining to college students, faculty, administrators, and related topics in higher education."
National Institute for Leadership Development
http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/nild/
"Provides leadership development opportunities for women and men in higher education, public service agencies and private businesses", particularly focused on offering conferences, symposia, and retreats; some meetings are focused specifically on the issues surrounding women leaders.
The Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/
Includes a wide range of resources such as Feminist News and Events, Feminist Research Center, Global Feminism, and a Feminist Career Center.