30 Years of Education, Enrichment and Empowerment

Established in 1973 as The President's Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, its initial primary focus was affirmative action and equal opportunity. To meet the changing needs of University women, the Commission was restructured twice before its present bylaws were adopted in 1986. An Executive Board, widely representative of the women at the University, sponsors programs, provides a forum for women's concerns, and serves as a vehicle for communication about issues and opportunities for women in higher education. The Women's Commission has sponsored special workshops and seminars and, since 1978, has recognized the contributions of women to the University by honoring the "Woman of the Year" at an annual luncheon. Programs are open to all members of the University community.

Read the Women's Commission 30th Anniversary Report including Highlights of the First 30 Years, 1973 - 2003 and the Women's Commission Issues Survey Report. For more information on the WC's Issues Survey see the survey tables and charts.