AAUW Las Cruces hosts Monthly Meetings with varying programs of interest to all ages!  Each program is carefully planned and always quite interesting.

ALL are welcome, regardless of AAUW membership status.

Meetings are held the second Saturday, September through June at the DACC Workforce Center, 2345 Nevada Ave. The program begins at 10:00 am preceded by a “social time” from 9:30 – 10:00 am.

Please mark your calendars now so that you will be able to attend our General Meetings, which are held on the second Saturday of the month at the DACC Workforce Center. We start with socializing from 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. During this time, you can visit with all members, catch up with returning members, and introduce yourself to newcomers. Our program starts at 10:00 a.m. We will introduce our featured presenter, who will speak for 30 – 40 minutes.

Dr. Mary Ulrich is the Executive Director of the Division of Workforce and Community Engagement of Doña Ana Community College. She works to promote student success in workforce and career training programs to realize positive outcomes in the communities served by DACC. Some of the current projects are the DACC Truck Driving Academy, the Career Pathway Certification programs which provide skills-based training in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and transportation based in the Sunland Park Campus location, and the Digital Skills Academy that assists community members to develop basic computer skills.

Dr. Tricia Brainard is the Director of Adult Education at Doña Ana Community College, where she leads one of the largest ESL programs in New Mexico, serving over 800 English language learners and 400 high school equivalency students annually. She has served at DACC for nearly three years, working to expand access, improve outcomes, and remove barriers for adult learners. Recent initiatives include a redesigned onboarding process to identify GED readiness—doubling HSE enrollment and revealing that nearly 300 students begin the program ready to test. Her team also provides academic support in reading, writing, and numeracy for students in the DACC Truck Driving Academy, helping bridge the gap between technical training and foundational skills.

The Division of Workforce and Community Education at DACC offers a wide range of programs designed to support adult learners, job seekers, and community members pursuing new skills and career pathways. During this presentation, we will provide an overview of our services—including Adult Education, customized training, career and workforce readiness preparation, and community enrichment programs—and highlight ways AAUW members can support our mission through referrals, advocacy, and informal mentoring.

The May General Meeting will be held Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the Doña Ana Community College Workforce Center at 2345 Nevada Avenue, Las Cruces. The meeting will be preceded by a “social time” staring at 9:30 a.m.

Please plan to attend this important meeting. We will vote for officers and the budget.