TWHE is committed to providing high quality professional development sessions to individuals across the state, focusing on supporting women who want to pursue leadership positions in higher education. One way that we accomplish this goal is to host our annual conference, which is held virtual this year on March 25 and 26. We recognize that individuals are looking for funding support from their institutions to attend the conference and that this may be difficult at some institutions. Therefore, we are sharing a conference template letter that you can send to your senior leaders requesting funding and support. Feel free to edit this letter as you wish. TWHE_2026RationalLetter_121825

We sincerely hope that this information will help you communicate with your senior leaders and leads to your participation in the annual conference this year.

Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ)
1. Are TWHE programs open to everyone, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin?
Yes, all TWHE programs, including the annual conference are open to all.
2. Does TWHE provide any resources that are limited on the base of race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin?
TWHE resources are available to all who participate with TWHE. We do not limit resources based on race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin
3. Does TWHE promote equal opportunities regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin?
As a state network for the American Council of Education, we support the “Moving the Needle” initiative, which aims to achieve gender parity in higher education leadership. Any individual who is committed to supporting and advancing women in higher education is welcome to participate in TWHE activities without regard to race, sex, ethnicity, national origin.
4. Does TWHE collect dues, fees, or donations? How are these funds spent?
Registration fees for the conference and institutional sponsorships are used to execute the annual conference and support the operations of the organization. There are no other dues, fees, or donations collected.
5. Does TWHE welcome student or staff participation in its programs and activities regardless of race, sex, ethnicity or national origin?
The conference is focused on professional development for faculty and staff in higher education without regard to race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. We do not create professional development programming for students.
TWHE is a Texas non-profit organization dedicated to developing, advancing, and supporting women employed at colleges and universities across the state. Any individual who is committed to supporting and advancing women in higher education is welcome to participate in Texas Women in Higher Education activities without regard to gender, gender identity, and gender expression.