Since the Texas Legislature opened the doors of Texas A&M University to women
students in 1963, their presence has shaped and improved the academic and
cultural life of the institution.  Now comprising half of the student body, nearly
sixty percent of staff and one-third of faculty, women are increasingly making
their mark on the history of the university.  Women's mark in philanthropy is also
notable as donations to Texas A&M University by women alumnae have reached
almost $20 million.

In recognition of the extraordinary contribution that women make to the life of
Texas A&M University and with an eye toward facilitating and even greater tie to
the university, these by-laws do hereby create and guide the Women Former
Students' Network as a Constituent Network of the Association of Former
Students of Texas A&M University.
                                       Mission Statement

The mission of the Women  Former Students' shall be to enhance the
excellence of Texas A&M University by promoting the active engagement
of women in the educational, charitable, and cultural life of the institution.
The mission shall be witnessed through increased engagement of women
former students in academic, research and service activities; through
their expanded role as mentors of current women students, and future
generations of women students; and through their increased
philanthropic ties to the university and the Association of Former
Students.  In the representation of its membership and in all its activities,
the Network shall strive to value and promote inclusiveness and diversity.