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SWAAC
Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada
(SWAAC)
The SWAAC Conference is the premier forum for leading women
academic administrators in Canada. Join us from April 29 to May 1
in Edmonton, Alberta. More information and to register: www.swaac2010.ca
About SWAAC
The Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC) was
founded in 1987 to provide a forum and a collective voice for women
in senior administrative ranks in Canadian universities. Later,
membership was extended to include women in senior administrative
positions at Canadian colleges and technical institutes. Most
recently, Associate status was created for women in senior
administrative positions in national agencies that support Canadian
universities and colleges, as well as women at Canadian
universities, colleges and technical institutes who aspire to hold
senior administrative positions.
Because women administrators experience conditions peculiar to
them, SWAAC exists as an avenue for collegial support, innovation
and action. Its programs address issues of concern to women in
academic administration.
The primary purpose of SWAAC is the promotion of female
leadership in Canadian universities and colleges through:
- Developing and enhancing leadership skills
- Mentoring future leaders
- Recognizing exceptional leaders
- Networking and communicating
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