Women in Public Service
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- WIPS
- Purpose:
- MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Women in Public Service is to provide support and resources in the form of an organization for women aspiring and those who have careers in government and public service. We seek to uphold the mission of the Bush School by inspiring excellence and confidence in members to pursue the noble calling of a career in public service. Our mission is to embody selfless service through all club gatherings and throughout the community in members' daily lives.
VISION STATEMENT:
Our vision for this organization is to create effective change in members' lives through professional social events, women in government public service speakers, service events, and professional presentation meetings. We plan to embody selfless service through all club gatherings and throughout the community in members' daily lives. We will encourage members to get involved in politics at all levels.
CORE VALUES:
WIPS has a strong value in upholding Texas A&M's and the Bush School's core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service. Members will uphold these values with great respect and recognize the importance of public service. - Year Founded:
- 2023
- Admits Members:
- Once per semester
- Meeting Locations:
- TAMU On-Campus
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Kate de Frere
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- katedef@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 5129653396
Group Contact Information
- Organization E-mail Address:
- wipstamu@gmail.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- George Bush School of Government and Public Service
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 31-50
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Application Only
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Three or more times per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per year
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per semester
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Never
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never