American Association for Women in Community Colleges

AAWCC at CSM

Group photo of women in professional attire
AAWCC CSM Chapter at Pinning Ceremony May 25, 2025. View more photos at https://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/p1048335689. Photos courtesy of CSM student Corbin Barajas.

The American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), a national organization that began in 1973, provides opportunities and events that create synergy and assist women in achieving their professional goals.

The AAWCC at CSM chapter was established in 2025 to:

  • Empower women across roles: staff, faculty, students, administrators​
  • Create a space for mentoring, networking, and growth​
  • Connect locally and nationally with like-minded professionals

 

Get involved if you are interested in:  

  • Developing and participating in educational programs  
  • Expanding communication and networking among women in community colleges and across campus
  • Participating in local and state workshops for professional growth  
  • Engaging in equity-focused conversations that impact women in community colleges  

Chapter membership is open to all faculty and staff working in any role at the College of Southern Maryland. 

Complete the Membership Application



Executive Commitee  

 

News and Events


Upcoming Events

Friday, August 15, 2025, 4-6 p.m.

After Convocation Meetup

We’ll take care of the fun – just remember, everyone takes care of their own tab.

The Greene Turtle
6 St. Mary’s Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646 

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5-7 p.m.

Fall Mixer

Mark your calendar. Registration details coming soon—be sure to check back.

Velocity Center
4465 Indian Head Highway
Rooms: VC 101A and VC 101B
Indian Head, MD 20640

 

History of the AAWCC–CSM Chapter

A group of five women smiling together at a professional event, showcasing camaraderie and empowerment.Several women from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) attended the 2024 Annual Conference of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC), “Leading Like a Woman: 50 Years Strong,” held from October 31 to November 2 in Crystal City, Virginia. Energized and inspired by the experience, a group of attendees committed to starting an AAWCC chapter at CSM.

With the guidance and support of CSM President and AAWCC President-Elect Dr. Yolanda Wilson, the core team began organizing. After three months of planning sessions, the team submitted the chapter bylaws to Dr. Tykesha Reed, Regional 2 Director, on March 31, 2025. Dr. Reed endorsed the application on April 2, 2025. The CSM Chapter was officially founded on April 13, 2025, after the AAWCC national board of directors approved the bylaws.

The chapter’s charter members are Destini Courtney, Dr. Kandace Foreman, Tamara Gibbs-Franklin, Avis McMillon, Lesley Quattlebaum, Dr. Trenace Richardson, Sylvia Royster, and Erika Stevens.

The AAWCC–CSM Chapter joins a national network committed to advancing women through education, leadership, and community engagement at two-year colleges. Membership is open to all CSM faculty and staff, regardless of role or department.

Founded in 1973, the American Association for Women in Community Colleges champions women’s leadership, equity, and advancement in community colleges. It is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the leading national advocacy organization for community colleges.

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