Why shouldn’t AAUW have membership requirements that specify educational level as many other organizations do?
In contrast to organizations such as teachers, doctors or lawyers, and many others, AAUW is not a professional organization that requires a level of performance proficiency. Instead we are a voluntary and civic organization. The range of knowledge and talents from non-degreed women who will commit to AAUW can be expected to be just as useful and welcome as that of present members. We will always encourage continued education and degree completion among women whether they are members or not and regardless of their educational level.
