Status of Women Committee

Charge

The charge of the Status of Women Committee is to advocate equity, fairness, and justice for women at the University of Missouri, investigate the status of women including faculty, staff, and students, and make policy recommendations to the Office of the Chancellor supporting the advancement of women.

For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the committee will focus on:

Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women Award – Seek nominations, selection of award recipients, liaison with the recipients and Hoyt family to invite them to presentation of awards at the Tribute for Women banquet hosted by Department of Women’s and Gender Studies in March 2025 

Campus Safety – Issues regarding the safety of women on campus including parking, healthcare, resources, and others. 

Events and Awareness – Hosting and/or promoting events for women on campus to highlight the resources offered by different departments. 

Events and Awareness of Resources for Women on Campus 

Liaisons, Chairs, Staff Support:

Designees appointed from:
Council for Inclusive Excellence
Designees appointed to:
The committee will appoint a liaison to the Council for Inclusive Excellence
Chairs:
Two co-chairs (one faculty member and one staff member) selected by the Committee.
Staff Support:
Provided by Student Affairs
Documents:
Status of Women Committee ByLaws
Annual Report 2023-2024
Previous Annual Reports
Notes:
Bylaws adopted March 13, 2023