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February 11, 1993
Report of the Commission on the Status of Women
Resources for women

Commission on the Status of Women
     A representative group that reports directly to the president and
works to improve the status of women in all segments of the University
community.  Commission meetings are open to the public.
     Liane Sorenson, executive director, 303 Hullihen Hall, telephone
831-8063.

Office of Women's Affairs
     Provides support and confidential advice for women with problems and
possible grievances, including sexual harassment; also provides programming
on women's issues, referral service and resource/research information.
     Liane Sorenson, director, 303 Hullihen Hall, telephone 831-8063.

Women's Studies Program
     An academic program with a minor, and a major through the Bachelor of
Arts in Liberal Studies degree, which offers a wide range of courses and
activities designed to expand knowledge of women's rich heritage and
promote understanding of the problems and challenges facing women in our
culture.
     Katherine Conway-Turner, director, 333 Smith Hall, telephone 831-8474.

Office of Affirmative Action and Multicultural Programs
     Responsible for ensuring equal opportunity through a coordinated
University-wide effort.
     Judith Gibson, assistant vice president for affirmative action and
multicultural programs, 307 Hullihen Hall, telephone 831-2835.

S.O.S. (Sexual Offense Support Group)
     A 24-hour confidential hotline which offers informed assistance and
support to all current or past survivors of sexual offenses and to their
significant others.
     S.O.S. Hotline, telephone 831-2226 (Student Health Service-ask for an
S.O.S. volunteer).

Campus Diversity Unit
     Provides advocacy, programming, referral and service for campus
diversity concerns.Judith Gibson, assistant vice president for affirmative
action and multicultural programs, 344 Hullihen Hall, telephone 831-8703.