Women's Advisory Committee

 

Since the formation of the College of Natural Science Women’s Advisory Committee (WAC), issues of climate, communication, and the fostering of a receptive environment for women have been addressed. The membership rotates from year to year and is based on a self-nomination process (nominations by others must be co-signed by the nominee).

 

This group has the following objectives:

  • Assist in identifying issues of importance for the successful recruitment and retention of academic women in the College and suggest solutions for problems women face,
  • Be a resource for the Dean's Office regarding policies that affect women students and faculty,
  • Develop strategies to implement Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) recommendations and maintain a liaison with the WISE Team,
  • Meet with the Dean on a regular basis to discuss planning.

The Committee is composed of four tenured women faculty; two non-tenured, tenure-stream women faculty, specialists or part-time academic staff; two woman graduate/undergraduate students; and one ex officio member from the College Diversity Committee or Dean's Office. The committee generally meets monthly during the academic year.

Interested individuals should submit a brief vita with a cover letter of interest to the Dean no later than May 1 of each year. A subcommittee of the current Women's Advisory Committee will review the applications and make recommendations to the Dean, who will select new members each year from the slate.

 

Current Members: