Council for IWU Women

Council for IWU Women Expectations:

• Open doors of opportunities for women students, including by offering internships, graduate study, employment, and civic engagement.
• Mentor women students by sharing your own stories with them.
• Model different life choices and present a rich tapestry of the diversity that is true of the Illinois Wesleyan community.
• Return to the campus at least once per year to engage with students, staff, faculty, and other alumnae.
• Share your time, talent, and financial support in a manner consistent with your means, in addition to what you already give to the University at large.

Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join! If you're interested in becoming a member of the Council for IWU Women, please fill out this form: Get Involved & Volunteer.

Members of the Council for IWU Women are encouraged to join a committee within the Council. There are plenty of opportunities to be engaged as a Member!

Nominating Committee: Reviews recommendations for membership and Executive Board service, reaches out to nominees to discuss the recommendations, and moves forward with membership or election of service.

Governance Committee: Regularly reviews and maintains the Bylaws of the Council, makes recommendations for amendment, and encourages the Council to operate in accordance with the Bylaws and in alignment with the strategic plan of the Council, the Alumni Association Board, and the University.

Engagement Committee: Responsible for all Council events and  engagement with the campus community, such as tabling opportunities at the RSO fair and Women's Weekend.

Scholarship Committee: Designs, manges, and executes any scholarship program offered by the Council including procedures for application and/or nomination of candidates for scholarships and selection and recognition of scholarship recipients.

Development Committee: Works with the University Office of Alumni Engagement in furtherance of supporting the resource needs of the University, both monetary and non-monetary.

Marketing Committee: Designs outreach to increase visibility of the Council, support the marketing and publicity needs of the Engagement Committee, and develops a long-range plan for Council communication that includes increased presence in print and online media.

Membership Committee: Maintains the membership role of the Council and annually reaches out to each Member to determine whether they will renew membership for the following year.

Mentorship Committee: Fosters meaningful connections between current students and Members (and amongst Members), providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

The 2025 CFW Student Scholarship winners have been selected-please check back later this year for information regarding the 2026 Student Scholarship!

The CFW Scholarship is an award that does not consider financial information or GPA. Rather, it looks at the civic activities, volunteer services, and leadership positions held by current Illinois Wesleyan women students and the values that they have obtained from their experiences outside of the classroom.

View Past Scholarship Winners

Interested in donating to the Student Scholarships? Make your gift here! Please be sure to designate your gift to the IWU Council for Women

Thank you for attending the 2025 CFW Women's Weekend! Information regarding next year's weekend will be posted here soon. This annual event provides an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and Council members to discuss social topics concerning women, network with successful alumnae, and channel inspiration to take on leadership roles in today’s world.

CFW Women’s Weekend events are free and open to the Illinois Wesleyan community, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Weekend activities, scholarships, and meals are funded by Council for IWU Women members and friends of the Council.