|
Student Application (PDF)
In 1996 the Society of Woman Geographers initiated a new category of membership for graduate students in geography and related fields. Student membership is open to women who are full- or part-time students in good standing at an accredited college or university. Dues for student members are currently $15/year; membership provides many benefits, among them -
- the Newsletter (issued three times a year),
- the Bulletin (with updated information about members' and the Society's activities), and
- notices about Group meetings (as appropriate) and the triennial international meeting of the Society.
Student members are encouraged to become Associate or Active members of the Society as soon as they are eligible.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORM
Most of the required entries for the student membership form are self-explanatory. The "sponsor's evaluation…" should be completed by a faculty member familiar with the student's work and the form signed by her/him. If the sponsor is a member of SWG, she should also complete the section on liaison and forward the form, with these two signatures, to SWG headquarters, 415 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003.
If the sponsor is not a member of SWG, then you should also find an SWG member to serve as a liaison. That person may be one of the six Group Chairs - or may be any SWG Active or Associate member you know. If you need help with this, SWG can provide names of members who may appropriately serve as liaison - women who may be in similar academic fields and may be able to add another perspective to the student's research and career planning.
With your signature, and that of the sponsor, you should forward the form to the SWG Liaison (if needed) who will complete the form, including her signature, and send it to SWG headquarters.
The SWG Council reviews applications at all Council meetings which are held five times a year. Applicants are notified immediately after the Council action.
Student Application (PDF)
For Existing Members Proposing New Candidates:
Guidelines on
Proposing New Members
Primary Proposer Form
Secondary Proposer Form |
