The Sister Elizabeth Candon Distinguished Service Award is presented to a woman who has shown evidence of promoting and working toward the advancement of women in higher education and involvement at the national, regional, state, and local levels in related activities.

The Jackie Gribbons Leadership Award is presented to a woman who has demonstrated leadership ability, served as a model and mentor, developed innovative programs, and contributed significantly to the institution and profession.

The Peggy R. Williams Emerging Professional Award is presented to a woman who is in the early stages of her career, demonstrates excellence in her contributions to students, colleagues, and/or her institution (in such areas as service, innovative programs, teaching, research, etc.), and shows promise and potential for future contributions.

The awards will be presented at the annual dinner in the fall. Criteria for each award and nomination forms are available on our web site:www.vwhe.org.  You may also find us on  Facebook and please join us on Linked In.

If you have questions or need further information, please contact Ellen Danahy Liptak  at (802) 485-2084 or by: email eliptak@norwich.edu.  We look forward to receiving your nomination(s).

If you have questions now, feel free to contact Shannon at bohler@middlebury.edu or at extension 2961.

Thursday March 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM EDT
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Killington Grand Resort
4763 Killington Road
Killington, VT 05751

The 2013 Women’s Leadership Conference from Vermont Women in Higher Education, with the theme “Pearls of Wisdom,” is March 21 and 22 at Killington Grand Resort. There will be professional workshops, wellness workshops, a leadership panel and more, all in a beautiful setting.

VWHE is very excited to announce this year’s keynote speaker:

Madeleine Kunin, first female governor of Vermont

She is the author of Pearls, Politics and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead and her newest book is titled The New Feminist Agenda: Defining the Next Revolution for Women, Work and Family.

There will also be a great pre-conference speaker March 21: Jane Weintraub, who will be giving a talk titled “Everyday Practices for Putting Wisdom to Work.”

Click below to RSVP and get all of the details, including more on workshops and meal options. Register early to save money!

There is a $10 discount for registration by March 1.

Overnight accommodations are also available at a special group rate.

Visit the VWHE Conference Page for all of the details about the event.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6uxw1rq53421b1e&llr=tcgy9lkab

And Join the NEW VWHE Facebook page to stay up to date!

http://www.facebook.com/vermontwomeninhighered

We are looking for presenters in the areas of

• Financial Planning, Leadership Development
• Teaching and Learning
• Women’s History and Heritage
• Well-being

We hope that you will consider submitting a workshop proposal.  It is a great opportunity to network with higher education professionals while sharing your personal expertise.  The deadline for proposal submission is November 16. You can find our Request for Proposals on-line at: http://www.vwhe.org/Conferences_2012.html

Mark your calendar” VWHE Conference, March 22, 2013, at the Killington Grand. Please help spread the word about this exciting opportunity!

You are invited to the 2012 Fall Leadership Dinner hosted by Vermont Women in Higher Education! Congratulate the three 2012 VWHE award winners, catch up with colleagues and enjoy dinner at the beautiful Middlebury Inn. The 2012 Keynote Speaker is Christine Plunkett, Burlington College President.

Date: Oct. 4, 2012
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $40

2012 Award Winners

• Sister Elizabeth Candon Distinguished Service Award:
  Victoria Angis, Castleton State College
• Peggy R. Williams Emerging Professional Award:
  Britten Chase, University of Vermont
• Jackie M. Gribbons Leadership Award:
  Lori Stevens, University of Vermont

Register Online Now!

For more information about Vermont Women in Higher Education, visit vwhe.org

VWHE Strong: Renew, Regrow, Rebuild

Conference Keynote: Jane Lindholm, host of VPR’s Vermont Edition:
“Life on a Limb: Learning by Taking Risks”

19 professional development workshops to choose from including:

Teaching & Learning, Diversity, Financial Planning, Well-being

Tools for Success

$100 March 23 conference registration fee includes:

Keynote, breakfast, your choice of workshops, all materials, your choice of served lunch, afternoon snack.

Also consider joining us for the pre-conference on Thursday, March 22

Pre-Conference Keynote: Joni Cole
“Learning from Laughter: Tales of Life, Love & Neurotic Human Behavior”

Opportunities during the pre-conference: organized professional networking, interactive workshop and keynote, yoga for balance

$50 March 22 pre-conference registration fee includes:

Keynote, workshop, all materials, professional networking opportunities, served dinner and yoga

Overnight accommodations available at a special group rate

For more information and to register go to www.vwhe.org

You’re already a member, now take advantage of it!

This scholarship recognizes women currently working in higher education who are successful in their roles, who intend to engage in professional development or academic pursuits to further their careers, and who demonstrate a commitment to supporting women’s leadership. The application deadline is November 30, 2011.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.vwhe.org/Scholarship.html

The price is $40 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, dinner, the annual VWHE awards ceremony, and a fabulous guest speaker.

Cheryl Hanna, Vermont College of Law professor and recipient of the 2010 Sister Elizabeth Candon Distinguished Service award will speak on “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Mother: Reflections on a Life Gone Mad.”

If that title isn’t enough to grab your attention, keep in mind that the Sister Elizabeth award, the Jackie Gribbons Leadership Award, and the Peggy Williams Emerging Professional Award will also be presented.

You can always count on this to be an inspiring occasion. Feel free to invite the women in your life to join us for dinner to celebrate the achievements of women in higher ed in Vermont.

Register on line at http://vwhe.org/Dinner.html