Mission Statement
WISE has been established to foster the advancement of women in the SH&E profession. This will be accomplished through:
- Fostering an environment that allows members to share ideas
- Ongoing evaluation of the state of women in the SH&E profession
- Mentoring women in the SH&E profession
- Networking to strengthen professional relationships
- Obtaining professional certifications
- Promoting the development and peer review of written material related to issues specific to women in the workplace as well as within the SH&E profession
General Objectives of ASSE Common Interest Groups
- ASSE’s Common Interest Groups (CIGs) benefit the Society, its members and the safety profession
- CIGs will support ASSE's commitment to diversity within the Society
- CIGs will facilitate positive experiences for diverse groups in the ASSE community
- CIGs will support the Society and the strategic plan by providing a variety of continuing education opportunities on diversity for ASSE members
- CIGs will provide added value to ASSE members and potential members by offering opportunities for involvement in a CIG
- CIGs will solidify ASSE's reputation as being on the forefront of emerging issues
WISE Objectives
- Fosters an environment that allows participating members to share ideas
- Publish a triannual newsletter
- Develop a presence at the PDC through professional networking and educational sessions
- Foster a mentorship process that allows veteran safety professionals to help foster success by assisting new or potential safety professionals in understanding the profession and obtaining certifications
- Have a forum that allows for discussion that encourages and promotes women to make a greater impact within the safety profession
- Maintain the organizational structure of WISE to support the following:
- PDC activities
- Mentoring
- Newsletter and publications
- Web administration
- Membership
To join WISE, contact ASSE at (847) 699-2929.
