Since 1980, Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET) has sought to
meet the needs of women in the academy. By working collaboratively with the with
the American Association of Community College Women, programs such as the
June Anderson Award and the annual conference have supported the core values
education community.
In 2001, WHET and
ACE-The Network formally merged to better meet the needs of all
women
in Tennessee higher education. Consistent with its mission, WHET is committed to the
following goals and initiatives.
•        Professional development seminars
•        Partnership with the statewide Women’s Leadership Conference for college and
   university students
•        A Presidential Advisory Committee
•        Support for member’ participation in national leadership conferences
•        Institutional memberships
•        A reception to honor new college and university presidents in Tennessee at the
  annual conference
•        Offers the Pat Pierce and Hal Ramer Scholarships annually