• Providing leadership and expertise on women's issues 
• Promoting University women in their various roles and activities Serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas within the University
• Advisory to the President on matters affecting women

Who is on the Commission? 
The Presidential Commission on the Status of Women is a group of women and men from many different areas of campus and levels of employment working to provide a positive campus climate for women students, staff, and faculty. Members are carefully chosen by the President to present a broad view of issues and achieve solutions through special educational activities or policies.

What do they do? 

• Identify key issues concerning womenFacilitate awareness among administration and the rest of the campus community about those issuesExplore ways to support and validate the U's commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal OpportunityOffer networking opportunities for advancement of women faculty, staff, and studentsRecognize achievements of women in the local community as well as on campusPrepare and provide reports to educate the University about women's issues
• Suggest action plans to administration for addressing personnel policies, salary and benefit issues, and student services

Are they available to the community? 
Activities that the commission plans or takes part in include hosting faculty, students, and staff for throughout the year, offering leadership training; participating in major campus events to provide opportunities for women to become familiar with commission members; encouraging campus participation in women's conferences and promoting Women's Week and other special events geared to the needs of women.

What are some of the issues concerning women on campus? 

• Campus Climate for womenRecruitment, retention, and advancement of womenChild care servicesRecruitment and retention of dual career couples
• Salaries, benefits, and policies that enhance the climate for women

How can I become involved? Improving communication and exchanging information about the quality of learning and working environments is foremost in the minds of committee members. Through open forum scheduled throughout the year the commission is able to hear concerns of constituents, update the campus on the action being taken on issues, and provide a means of working together or networking to give women the opportunity to offer their solutions to common concerns.

Who do I call for more information? The commission serves as a resource to any individual or group at the University. Please contact the chair (Alison E. Regan) or any member of the commission with requests, suggestions, or issues of concern.