Institutional Partners
WEPAN is the nation’s foremost network dedicated to advancing cultures of inclusion and diversity in engineering higher education.
WEPAN is fueled by leaders, advocates and supporters from nearly 200 universities, colleges, government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and non-profit organizations working for sustainable, systemic impact.
Benefits to WEPAN Partnership
WEPAN is driven by the conviction that creating academic cultures for students, faculty and staff that promote inclusion and diversity is a critical stepping stone to meeting the demands for a global, innovative workforce.
WEPAN partnerships offer your organization the following:
Gain access to professional development and online communities for your employees to learn about promising and proven research-based practices for creating diverse and inclusive cultures.
In addition to WEPAN resources and trainings, partners benefit from additional opportunities to connect and collaborate at WEPAN signature events and conferences where they can develop professional contacts with leading thinkers, advocates and supporters of gender diversity in engineering.
Grow your organization's brand as a leader in diversity and inclusion in engineering, and contribute to the collective effort of shaping tomorrow's workforce to meet the needs of a global and innovative workplace.
Become a WEPAN Partner
WEPAN has multiple levels of engagement available for institutional partners.
Institutional Champions
Ideal partners for our Institutional Champions program seek connections with like-minded leaders, advocates, and supporters working for sustainable, systemic impact in engineering higher education.
30 for 30 Institutional Champions commit to creating cultures of inclusion and diversity in engineering over a three year engagement and receive customized support toward achieving their DEI goals.
Annual partnership investment for our Institutional Champions program is $10,000 billed annually. 30 for 30 Institutional Champions commit to three years of engagement.
Additional Partners Levels
Institutional partners gain access to a national community of like-minded leaders and experts. WEPAN’s body of knowledge and network of experts can help your college implement effective, research-based strategies that advance your inclusion and diversity vision.
Partnership Levels
- Classic available for $750/year
- Premium available for $2,500/year
- Academic Leaders Consortium available for $5,000/year
Partnership Case Studies
Here's what some of our 30 for 30 Institutional Champions are saying:
Shawna Fletcher
Director, Women in Engineering, Texas A&M University
Gregory Diggs-Yang
OAI Assistant Director, University of California, Irvine
Lisa Barclay
Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, Ohio State University
Lance C. Pérez
Dean, College of Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Become a WEPAN
Institutional Partner
WEPAN is the nation’s foremost network dedicated to advancing cultures of inclusion and diversity in engineering higher education.
Apply for the Institutional Champions Program
We invite you to join our network of Institutional Champions and take full advantage of all that partnership offers.
Additional Partnership Levels
- Classic available for $750/year
- Premium available for $2,500/year
- Academic Leaders Consortium available for $5,000/year
Partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about WEPAN Institutional Partnerships
WEPAN has multiple levels of engagement for institutional partners. The annual partnership fees are listed below by level. Compare of partner benefits by viewing our partnership levels benefits chart.
- 30 for 30 Institutional Champions (3 year commitment at $10,000/year*)
- Institutional Champions ($10,000/year*)
- Premium ($5,000/year*)
- Academic Leaders Consortium ($2,500/year*)
- Classic ($500/year*)
*Annual fees are subject to change.
The Institutional Champions program is intended for those institutions working toward advancing cultures of inclusion and diversity in engineering higher education and are committed to sustainable, systemic impact. Institutional Champions can anticipate higher-levels of engagement at WEPAN signature conferences and events, leadership opportunities, and customized support.
Partnership though our Classic, Premium, and Academic Leaders Consortium is focused on building foundational knowledge in building cultures of inclusion and diversity in engineering. If you would like help deciding on the best level of partnership for your institution, reach out to us.
If you are interested in becoming an an Institutional Champion at the annual or 30 for 30 level, we encourage you to complete our interest form. If your organization is a good fit for the program, you will be invited to apply.
Once your application has been received, WEPAN staff will review your application and get in touch with you to discuss your partnership. Once accepted, you'll pay the annual fee, and we'll begin your institution's onboarding process to give you access to your partnership benefits.
If you're interested in learning more about WEPAN institutional partnerships, complete our interest form and someone on our team will reach out to you.
Have more questions? Get in touch.
%20-%20Clear%20Background.png){kind=spacer}