Rhode Island Association of Women Deans and Counselors records (MSS-0015)

Biographical/Historical Note

The Rhode Island Association of Women Deans and Counselors was a state chapter of the now-defunct National Association of Women Deans and Counselors, which was last known as the National Association for Women in Education. It was established in 1950 as the Rhode Island Association of Deans and Advisors of Women and was renamed twice; once in 1960 to the Rhode Island Association of Women Deans and Counselors, and again circa 1970 to the Rhode Island Association of Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors (RIAWDC). The organization, which dissolved circa 1990, provided training for women in educational administration. Mary Davey, who served as Rhode Island College’s Public Relations Director, was part of its membership. Former RIC President William Gaige and educator James P. Adams were among those featured as guest speakers.