Women's Concerns Committee
What we do...
The Women's Concerns Committee works through its subcommittees, each of which typically
chooses a project it can complete within a semester or an academic year.
The projects contribute to the overall social change agenda of the University, the University
Commission for Affirmative Action (UCAA) and the Office of Affirmative Action.
The advantage of WCC's subcommittees is that members are not required to work on every project.
University women can participate in as many individual projects for which they have time.
There are several on-going events and activities which WCC coordinates.
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Women's Concerns
Committee of the
University Commission for
Affirmative Action
Co-Chairs:
Maritza Martinez, LI 94, 442-5179
Alison Ciesielski, DR 302, 442-3898
The University Commission for
Affirmative Action (UCAA) initially charged the Women's Concerns Committee (WCC)
with the responsibility of advising the Office of Affirmative Action on policy affecting
and involving women. WCC, howver, also identifies and works on a variety of issues
affecting all campus women. All University women are welcome
and encouraged to join WCC.
The Women's Concerns Committee offers
women the opportunity to create a more diverse and responsive educational and
work environment for all members of the University. WCC also offers individual
benefits to all women who join. Committee members interact with people and department
from all over the campus and, therefore, gain a University-wide view of issues which
interest them. WCC provides a safe avenue for professional development. Through their
committee work, members can develop and sharpen leadership skills needed to advance their
careers at the University.
We work to eliminate sexism, racism, classism
and homophobia at the University by:
- Actively addressing issues of discrimination
and equality on campus
- Advocating for all women's concerns and providing a forum for
discussion of all pertinent issues
- Improving avenues of communication
among women with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Increasing membership of previously under-represented classes of women on
University Committees
We promote professional and personal development
for all women by:
- Enhancing the awareness of women regarding the
possibilities for professional development
- Increasing institutional awareness
of the importance of professional development for classified staff women
- Providing information, orientation and opportunities for mentoring to all women, particularly those new to
the campus.
The work of the committee affects the entire University community, but
it particularly enriches the lives of those who participate as
committee members.
How to Participate in the Women's Concerns Committee
The Women's Concerns Committee includes women from across the
University who are interested in working on projects to enhance the
quality of life for all women on campus. Regardless of how much or
how little time you have to offer, the Women's Concerns Committee has
a place for you! The committee offers opportunities for you to work
on existing projects, as well as support for you to start your own
project.
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