Mission: This organization shall assist the President of the University and have as its ultimate purpose the assurance that every effort is expanded to give equal consideration to women in all phases of operation of the University and to create an environment equally supportive of achievements by both men and women. It shall endeavor to ensure full participation and encouragement of the contributions from women pursuing the overall goals of the University.
Origins: Eileen Lieben, Dean of Women requested the formation of the committee. On August 1971 Fr. Joseph J. Labaj, S.J. appointed the advisory committee. First meeting was Oct 28, 1971. Made a standing statutory committee in 1973.
First Mary Lucretia Creighton Award: 1981
Instrumental in Establishing:
Staff Advisory Council
Affirmative Action
Groundwork for women athletics and facilities
Women's Resource Center (now Lieben Center for Women)
Official policy on sexual harassment
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Women's History Month Events
Gender climate survey of students, staff, faculty
Advocacy
Benefits for Part-time employees
Pay Equity
Equal Opportunity and representation
Child Development Center
The Eileen B. Lieben Center for Women
Paid Parental Leave Policy
