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Welcome to the URI President's Commission on the Status of
Women...
Who are we?
The President’s Commission on the
Status of Women, PCOSW, was established in 2002 by President Robert
Carothers. It is a
committee of some twenty-five individuals from across the University,
representing a variety of faculty, staff, administration and student
perspectives on the situation of women at URI.
Members are appointed by the University President.
What is our
mission?
The mission of PCOSW is to promote
an environment free of gender-based discrimination.
We seek a University culture in which the unique contributions
of all individuals can flourish. To
do this, we not only work on our own as a commission, but also invite
other members of the community to join project committees, and
collaborate with other organizations and structures within the
University.
What are we doing
currently?
The PCOSW is working on a number of
projects, and cordially invite interested members of the community to
join us in these efforts. At
this time the projects include:
- Establishing a harassment
committee.
- Establishing a day care center.
- Improving the ease with which
PeopleSoft is used.
- Developing policies and resources
to help dual career couples.
- Building and maintaining our
website, to facilitate communication about organizations and
activities that are important to women’s well-being at URI.
- Sponsoring periodic networking
receptions.
What
have we accomplished?
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This past year, our joint efforts with the ADVANCE project and the
University administration resulted in a new parental leave policy.
Members of a number of URI unions are now able to take six
weeks paid leave when they have a new child.
- We have initiated
periodic receptions to encourage networking across the
University.
- We have started this website.
How can you help?
We enthusiastically encourage people
who are not members of the President’s Commission to offer their
support and assistance.
- Join one of our
subcommittees. If you are interested in a particular
project, contact the chair of that subcommittee. The
subcommittees and their members are listed on this website.
- Contribute your ideas about how
the status of women at URI can be improved. Contact any
PCOSW member to make your suggestions and/or initiate a
conversation. A list of PCOSW members is on this website.
- Let our web manager know about
any organizations or activities that can be added to this
website. Contact Kristin Strange, strangek@mail.uri.edu.
Upcoming Events
- APAW Reception -
February 3rd, 3 - 5PM at the
URI Women's Center
All (female and male; whether APAW members or not) are welcome.
APAW
(URI) Association for
Professional and Academic Women
Invites you to an
informal gathering of new and returning members to welcome new
women faculty and staff to the University of Rhode Island.
When: Friday afternoon,
February 3, 2006
Where: URI Women's Center
22 Upper College Road
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Let APAW President Lenore
Martin know if you can attend:
martin@uri.edu
Light refreshments will be
served. Walk-ins welcome!!
Please call APAW Secretary
Paula Santos for further information at 874-2583
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