National Conference for College Women Student Leaders: Leadership for
Today and Tomorrow
May 31st – June 2nd, 2012
University of Maryland – College Park
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the National Association
of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) have partnered to promote education and equity
for all women and to train college-age women in leadership skills that will serve them in their
student leadership roles on campus, as well as in new opportunities after graduation, through the
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Through presentations, small group
interactions, and networking opportunities, the three-day conference provides collegiate women
with opportunities to gain skills in:
*career and financial planning
*using technology
*effective communication
*advocacy and civic engagement
*world climate, diversity, and inclusion
*life balance and lifestyle issues
*team building and group dynamics
*leadership and management
The National Conference for College Women Student Leaders is the only one of its type
in the nation, and it has a rich tradition of preparing young women for leadership positions.
Participants return to campus with new leadership competencies, broadened feminist
perspectives about their roles in society, and ideas on how to further nurture other women as
leaders on campus. These are lifelong skills that will serve the participants well as they move
beyond their college years and into professional positions and service-oriented roles.
The University of Wyoming supports a student (undergraduate) delegation to attend this
conference every summer. Students are selected based upon their demonstrated interest in
improving the learning experience for female students at UW and their involvement with
university funders. All costs associated with this conference will be covered for the students
selected to participate. However, all students selected to attend this conference will be required
to:
1. Attend a day long (Saturday 9 am – 2 pm) workshop on April 21st.
2. Attend a pre-conference planning meeting the second week of April.
3. Attend a pre-conference dinner with university funders on Tuesday, May 29 at 5 pm
location, TBD. (Arrive 2 hours early at 3 pm for last logistics and workshop follow
up meeting).
4. Submit a 3-5 page summary paper of their experience and how they plan to utilize
what they learned at this conference to improve the experience of other female
students at UW to ksteiner@uwyo.edu by Friday, June 27, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
5. Completion and implementation of the UW Women’s Leadership Conference in the
Fall of 2012. Students will be required to set and attend 9 out of 10 planning meetings
and a debriefing session. Students who do not attend the required number of planning
meetings will be required to pay back the registration fee ($395.00) for the summer
conference.
Application for the 2012National Conference for
College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL)
All forms and accompanying documentation must be typed.
Application Deadline is Friday Feb. 24th at 5 pm
Applicants for the NCCWSL must meet the following criteria:  UW undergraduate.
 Enrolled for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Be involved/affiliated with a university funder
(see below).
Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ___________________ Middle Int. ___
Full Name as listed on your ID: ___________________________________________________
W Number: ________________ Email: __________________________
Campus or Local Address: _______________________________________________________
Phone 1: ____________________
Phone 2: _________________
Employee I.D. # ___________________________________ (if employed at UW).
I have taken defensive driving in the last 3 years:
Enrolled at UW for Fall 2012? Y / N
Yes
No
Age as of 6/1/2012: _____ Birth Date: __________
Current class status: Freshman  Sophomore  Junior  Senior 
Expected Graduation Date
Major or department
Cumulative GPA
Have you previously attended at Women’s Leadership Conference at UW? Yes  No 
Which programs are you involved or affiliated with? Mark all that apply:
 College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
 College of Arts & Sciences
 College of Business
 College of Education
 College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
 College of Health Sciences
 Sorority Life
 ASUW
 Women’s Studies/WAN
 Live in residence halls or UW apartments
 Multicultural Affairs
 Student Affairs
 Nontrad, Rainbow, Women’s or Vets Center
 Service, Leadership & Civic Engagement
 Student Support Services, McNair, TRIO, Gear Up
 Other: please specify: _______________________________________________________
How did hear about this opportunity? _______________________________________________
Where will you be living /staying after school gets out in May 2012 (Include address, city, state,
and zip.)
______
My emergency contact person is:
Relationship:
Emergency Contact Telephone number
___________
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________
Final Selection and Acceptance to the NCCWSL requires students to:
1) Attend a day long (9am – 2 pm) Women’s Leadership Education workshop on Saturday,
April 21st.
2) Attend a pre-conference planning meeting the second week of April.
3) Attend a pre-conference dinner with university funders on Tuesday, May 29 at 5 pm location,
TBD. (Arrive 1 hour early at 4 pm for last logistics meeting).
4) Submit a 3-5 page summary paper of their experience and how they plan to utilize what they
learned at this conference to improve the experience of other female students at UW to
ksteiner@uwyo.edu by Friday, June 27, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
5) Completion and implementation of the UW Women’s Leadership Conference in the Fall of
2012. Students will be required to set and attend 9 out of 10 planning meetings and a
debriefing session. Students who do not attend the required number of planning meetings will
be required to pay back the registration fee ($395.00) for the summer conference. UW
Women’s Leadership Conference is slated for November 9, 2012.
A complete application for NCCWSL includes the following attachments:
 Completed NCCWSL application form
 Updated resume
 A list of all of your current campus involvements and leadership positions (please attach
additional sheets if necessary)
 A brief personal statement (one-page) answering the following questions:
You will be expected to help plan a Women’s Leadership Conference at UW in the Fall. In your one
page personal statement, please respond to these 3 questions:
1) What are the benefits to UW hosting an annual Women’s Leadership Conference?
2) What can you as an individual add to helping plan UW’s Women’s Leadership Conference?
3) How you expect to maximize this conference experience to help improve student learning on campus and
your own leadership skill development?
The total application packet for NCCWSL must be complete and must be received by
Friday February 24, 2012 at 5 pm. This application allows us to check with the Dean of
Students Office regarding your student status.
Mail:
Kate Steiner
1000 E University Avenue
Dept. 3135
Laramie, WY 82071
Drop Off or UW Campus
Mail:
Kate Steiner, Interim
Assistant Dean of Students
Knight Hall, Room 128.
Email: (PDF files)
Kate Steiner
ksteiner@uwyo.edu