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The mission of UWPA is to enhance the opportunities for the professional development and advancement of women at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, thereby contributing to the University's overall effectiveness and progress
Development:
In October 1987, a Presidential Task Force to study women's issues was convened on the SIUC campus. After a year of work by some thirty faculty and staff, resulting in a number of specific recommendations, President John Guyon appointed a permanent committee, led by Dr. Uma Sekaran, to further examine the status of women in the University. This committee, known as the University Women's Professional Advancement Committee, or UWPAC, evolved into a professional development office (UWPA) with Dr. Sekeran as its first coordinator. In August of 1991, Dr. Janice Schoen Henry became the next coordinator of University Women's Professional Advancement (UWPA), and was succeeded in November 1994 by Dr. Martha Ellert. Dr. Linda Gannon became UWPA Coordinator in January 2001. Dr. Ella Lacey became UWPA's Interim Director from September, 2006, thru May, 2007. On July 1, 2007, Dr. Michelle Hughes Miller became the new Director of UWPA. The department continues its efforts to advance the status of women on the SIUC campus.
A fifteen-member constituency based advisory committee of faculty, administrative / professionals, and civil service staff meets regularly to assist the UWPA Director in planning, and delivering programs for all SIUC women faculty and staff.
Credos:
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Programs and Activities
Celebrate Women
Instructions to join Civil Service ConnectionS ListServ: Send an e-mail to LISTSERV@siu.edu
In the body of the note, put SUB CSCONNECTIONS-L -- then indicate your name.
Internship Programs
Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity Awards Application
2007 Research Grant Winners (Joint Women's Studies and UWPA Awards)
University Women of Distinction Awards
Upcoming Events:
"Celebrate Scholarship By and About Women", March 26, 2008
UWPA 20th Anniversary Celebration, April 17, 2008.
Directories
Women's Resource Directory : A thorough listing of services at SIUC and in the Community