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General
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The Women’s Center exists to create awareness of gender
concerns, both local and global. Adjacent to the concourse of
Kutztown University’s Old Main, the Center’s high-profile
location draws persons from all backgrounds through its doors.
As part of the Office of Human Diversity, the staff provides
resources for students, faculty, and the community at large
regarding contemporary issues that affect women’s well-being.
These issues include: work equity, health problems, body
image, relationships, childcare, harassment and violence against
women.
From residence hall programming through health awareness fairs
to speakers, panels, and media presentations, the Women’s Center
works to keep these issues in front of the campus community by
working with community and national organizations as well as
other Women’s Centers. Frequently assisting in these projects
are personnel from the Women’s Studies minor, Multicultural
Center, Counseling Services, Health and Wellness Center, Women’s
Consortium, Commission on the Status of Women, and the GLBTQ
Center.
The Women’s Center includes a lending
library of books, periodicals, articles and audiovisual
resources available on short-term loan to anyone with a current
Rohrbach Library account. It also boasts playback media for
research or leisure time, Internet access, and snack preparation
capabilities.
Personnel welcome telephone calls and
visits from individuals seeking advice and information; all
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Our
History
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In 1988, the Commission on Women in Education, sponsored by the
American Council on Education (ACE), developed a document outlining
15 ways in which universities could improve the status of women in
higher education – a document unanimously approved that spring by
the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education.
That fall, Kutztown University’s Women’s
Consortium, headed by Dr. Constance P. Dent, proposed that the ACE
recommendations could be met in part by the establishment of a
Women’s Center. The Center opened for the 1989-1990 academic year
with Dr. Sandra McSwain as its first director. She was succeeded in
1991 by Dr. Anne T. Gundry, who formed its advisory board the
following year and added a fulltime coordinator, Grace Hill, in
1999.
Upon the retirement of Dr. Gundry, Dr. Kimberly
Johnston became interim director for the fall of 2004. In the
spring, Dr. Elaine Reed became interim director.
Throughout its changes in leadership, the focus
of the Women’s Center remains constant: To provide services and
programs that address women’s issues relevant to all members of the
KU community. |
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Mission
Statement
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The Kutztown University Women's Center is
part of the Office of Human Diversity and works with the
University Health Center, University Counseling and
Psychological Services Department, the Women's Consortium, the
Women's Studies Minor program and the Commission on the Status
of Women to plan programming related to women's and alternative
lifestyle issues.
The Center's staff attempts to increase
awareness of gender concerns and alternative lifestyle issues
within the Kutztown University community. It organizes residence
hall programs, candlelight vigils, flyers, speakers and panel
discussions.
The Women's Center works with community
and national organizations and interacts with other university
Women's Centers. The Center has a library of books, periodicals
and videos available to the public.
Phone calls and visits from individuals
seeking advice, information, or direction are handled in an
understanding and confidential manner. Referrals are made to
university and community agencies.
The mission, vision, and philosophy of
the Kutztown University Women's Center falls within the purview
of the 11 Kutztown University statements of mission as
articulated in the Kutztown University Undergraduate Bulletin
2003-2004 and specifically addresses the following statements:
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Pursue a commitment to
academic excellence. |
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Provide for
all students opportunities to increase their appreciation
and knowledge of the physical universe, of human society and
cultural diversity, and of values, through general
education, major study and co-curricular programming. |
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Provide a quality of
campus life, which will encourage the growth of self-esteem,
respect for the beliefs of others, and the open exchange of
ideas. |
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Respond to the diverse needs of
society by ensuring equal access to its educational programs
and services without regard for race, gender, creed, age or
national origin. |
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Serve as a center for cultural
activities. |
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Provide leadership and
support services for schools, businesses, industries,
government, health and other appropriate agencies. |
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Meet The
Staff
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Dr.
Elaine Reed, Director
Grace Hill, Coordinator
Cheryl, Graduate Assistant
Kathy,
Information Specialist
April,
Undergraduate Assistant
Caitlin, Undergraduate Assistant
Penelope, Undergraduate Assistant
Elisa,
Professional Writing Intern
Joy,
F.M.L.A. President, Undergraduate Assistant
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