Women's Groups
CSW was first organized as Women Advocating Change (WAC) in 1997-1998 as one of six women's groups at the University of Denver funded by the Office of the Provost. (The name was changed in 2008). While serving specific constituencies in various ways, these groups communicate and work together through the Women's Coalition. The other groups include:
- Women's Leadership Council (senior women administrators)
- Faculty Women's Association
- Graduate Women's Council
- Undergraduate Women's Council
- Staff Women's Action Network (SWAN)
- Association of Sisters in Higher Education (ASHE)
Other Resources at DU
In January 2009, the Connecting Staff Women group compiled a list of resources available at DU and contact information.
The DU Women's Conference is an annual Spring event sponsored by the Office of the Provost since 1995. It is open to all DU faculty, staff and students and presents speakers and panels on various themes. Financial and volunteer support for the Women's Conference is provided by members of the DU community.
The DU Women's College offers undergraduate degrees in a weekend format aimed at working women. Degrees offered include a B.A. in Applied Computing, Communication or Law and Society as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration.
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) includes representatives from all departments of the University. They sponsor events such as the Spring Egg Hunt and Staff BBQ, offer staff recognition awards and maintain a Staff Benevolent Fund for those in need.
The Office of Campus Safety offers self-defense classes for women and the SafeRide program.
The Ombuds Office provides confidential and informal assistance to faculty, staff and students having a problem with or within the university of Denver.
The Center for Multicultural Excellence promotes excellence at DU through diversity and positive intergroup relations. They also sponsor diversity workshops and other educational programs.
