Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I pay the annual membership fee?
Membership payments can only be processed via department PCard or personal credit card on the ASFW website.
2. What are acceptable forms of payment for ASFW events?
In order to maintain the quality of our programs, there is a non-refundable registration fee for selected events. Once you register for an event, you are required to submit your registration payment via department PCard or personal credit card on the ASFW website.
3. What does the membership fee cover?
The $50 yearly dues help fund the costs of membership merchandise, fees for guest speakers, refreshments at select events, annual awards, conference expenses, and other support for programming that is focused on the professional development and growth of all university staff and faculty.
Benefits of Membership:
As a member of ASFW, you will also receive free registration for members-only program events throughout the year and a discount on the annual ASFW conference registration.
4. What is the cancellation policy?
If you have registered for an event and can no longer attend, please notify [email protected] at least 24 hours before the event. We are often limited on space and try our best to keep a waitlist of interested registrants. Receiving a cancellation notification at least 24 hours prior to the event gives us the opportunity to contact the next person on the waitlist. All payments are non-refundable.
5. Are payments refundable?
Registration fees and membership dues are non-refundable. ASFW’s programs are funded solely through registration fees and membership dues, so it is imperative to the organization to receive payments in a timely manner. All payments must be received prior to the start of the specified event. ASFW is also a 100% volunteer-run organization, so there is limited administrative capacity to accommodate refunds except under extreme extenuating circumstances.
6. Who is eligible to participate in ASFW events?
All faculty and staff at The Ohio State University from all position levels, including part-time or full-time, are welcome to attend any of the events and become members of the Association of Staff and Faculty Women.
7. How can I get involved with ASFW?
If you have questions about becoming a member or joining the conference planning committee, please email us at [email protected].
8. When are board position applications available?
We will make a call for nominations in approximately mid-March and will begin accepting applications thereafter. All applications are due in late March/early April. New board members are introduced at the annual ASFW Conference in May. To apply or nominate someone for the ASFW Board, complete the application in Spring.
9. When are scholarship/award applications available?
The call for nominations for the Ruthmarie Mitsch Professional Development Award, Mary Ann Williams Woman's Leadership Award, and the Dr. Patricia Cunningham II Commitment to Service Award is made in late March. Applications will be accepted until mid-April, then the award winners are announced at the annual ASFW Conference in May.
10. What is the theme of this year’s conference?
Current information for our annual conference, the Annual Ballam Symposium, can be found here.
11. How do I sign up to receive ASFW Newsletters and Event emails?
Complete the mailing list section of our membership or registration forms.
Membership payments can only be processed via department PCard or personal credit card on the ASFW website.
2. What are acceptable forms of payment for ASFW events?
In order to maintain the quality of our programs, there is a non-refundable registration fee for selected events. Once you register for an event, you are required to submit your registration payment via department PCard or personal credit card on the ASFW website.
3. What does the membership fee cover?
The $50 yearly dues help fund the costs of membership merchandise, fees for guest speakers, refreshments at select events, annual awards, conference expenses, and other support for programming that is focused on the professional development and growth of all university staff and faculty.
Benefits of Membership:
- Professional development opportunities and awards
- Networking and connecting with others
- The latest information on initiatives at the university
- Upcoming women-centered events across Central Ohio
- Support, encouragement, and empowerment
As a member of ASFW, you will also receive free registration for members-only program events throughout the year and a discount on the annual ASFW conference registration.
4. What is the cancellation policy?
If you have registered for an event and can no longer attend, please notify [email protected] at least 24 hours before the event. We are often limited on space and try our best to keep a waitlist of interested registrants. Receiving a cancellation notification at least 24 hours prior to the event gives us the opportunity to contact the next person on the waitlist. All payments are non-refundable.
5. Are payments refundable?
Registration fees and membership dues are non-refundable. ASFW’s programs are funded solely through registration fees and membership dues, so it is imperative to the organization to receive payments in a timely manner. All payments must be received prior to the start of the specified event. ASFW is also a 100% volunteer-run organization, so there is limited administrative capacity to accommodate refunds except under extreme extenuating circumstances.
6. Who is eligible to participate in ASFW events?
All faculty and staff at The Ohio State University from all position levels, including part-time or full-time, are welcome to attend any of the events and become members of the Association of Staff and Faculty Women.
7. How can I get involved with ASFW?
If you have questions about becoming a member or joining the conference planning committee, please email us at [email protected].
8. When are board position applications available?
We will make a call for nominations in approximately mid-March and will begin accepting applications thereafter. All applications are due in late March/early April. New board members are introduced at the annual ASFW Conference in May. To apply or nominate someone for the ASFW Board, complete the application in Spring.
9. When are scholarship/award applications available?
The call for nominations for the Ruthmarie Mitsch Professional Development Award, Mary Ann Williams Woman's Leadership Award, and the Dr. Patricia Cunningham II Commitment to Service Award is made in late March. Applications will be accepted until mid-April, then the award winners are announced at the annual ASFW Conference in May.
10. What is the theme of this year’s conference?
Current information for our annual conference, the Annual Ballam Symposium, can be found here.
11. How do I sign up to receive ASFW Newsletters and Event emails?
Complete the mailing list section of our membership or registration forms.
