The Public Policy Committee and Executive Board established in 2013 the MI-ACE Women's Network Public Policy Pioneers Initiative to provide an opportunity to recognize women who have served or are serving in state or national elective or appointive public policy positions:
- who have made a significant positive impact on public policy which affects women or higher education
- who have championed causes of women, of access, of equitable, fair-minded and collaborative leadership, and
- whose tireless efforts provide inspiration to others to run and to serve, giving voice to women in our political process
Candidates for the Public Policy Pioneer recognition will be proposed by the Network's Public Policy Committee for approval by the Board and presented at the annual MI-ACE Conference. Candidates will be recommended after judicious research and with disregard for political affiliation. Their alignment with the Network's stated mission and adopted policies in support of women in higher education and otherwise will be paramount.
The purposes of this recognition program are multiple:
- To preserve and appreciate the memory of women who have championed the causes of equality, dignity, and access, often against odds
- To tell their stories and recognize their achievements, bringing these to public attention and to the attention of following generations
- To inspire other women to run for office or to serve in the public sector
- To support and encourage the women's voice in political decision-making.
- To enhance recognition of the Network as "the voice of women in Michigan higher education" through association with leadership women who share our mission.
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Conference inquiries can be sent to mi-ace-2025-2026@star.lcc.edu.