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Philosophy
Mission
The mission of the Council on the Status of Women is to support
equity for women, faculty, staff and students by advocating
their rights, values and professional principles and by providing
opportunities, counsel, and leadership to promote a diverse
and inclusive university community.
Vision
The university community is an environment in which equity,
diversity, and inclusiveness enhance opportunities to attain
professional goals, aspirations, and achievement.
Charge
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Advice
related to the enhancement of an atmosphere that supports
and promotes realizing the potential of all women on campus;
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Advice
related to policy matters pertaining to women, including
policies related to employment, salary equity and career
mobility of faculty and staff, and to academic performance
of students. In particular the Council should carefully
review the equity of faculty salaries;
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Advice
related to women's programs and campus activities that have
an impact on women; and
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Advice related to campus networks for information, communication
and cooperation on issues, women's needs and opportunities.
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Professional
Development and Awards - To enhance the professional environment
through equitable, diverse, and inclusive opportunities
for advancement of personal and professional skills and
to recognize achievement, accomplishments, and contributions
to society by providing incentives and awards representative
of the diverse university community.
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Employment and Resources - Evaluate, publicize and recommend
changes to policies, practices and culture which contribute
to the well-being of the university community.
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Health, Safety andTraining
Adopted
September 2003
QUALIFICATIONS
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Dedication
to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the CSW
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Effective
communication skills
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Leadership
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Working
in teams
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Advocacy
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Willingness
to become informed about the needs of constituencies and
issues of equity
RESPONSIBILITIES OF APPOINTED MEMBERSHIP
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Serving
on at least one event committee of the CSW
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Attending
CSW meetings, including committee meetings
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Participating
in council and committee discussions
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Involvement
in operations of council and committees
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Disseminating
information
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Enhancing
the council's public image
EXPECTATIONS OF APPOINTED MEMBERSHIP
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Time:
4-6 hours per month (average)
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Courage
to be an advocate
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Encourage
and facilitate attendance and participation of others
at CSW functions/events
Adopted
1999, Revised 2002
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