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Women's Resource Center
Women's Resource Center
Student Affairs
Main Cafeteria West, Room 127
(559) 278-4435
Coordinator, Francine Oputa
Student Affairs
Main Cafeteria West, Room 127
(559) 278-4435
Coordinator, Francine Oputa
The Women's Resource Center provides services to enhance the learning
and working experiences of women in the university community. The center
provides a supportive environment for interaction and self-discovery through
a wide range of campus activities.
The center is inclusive of the full spectrum of university women - students,
staff, faculty and administrators. Men are encouraged to participate in
the center's activities for purposes of supporting organizational goals
and promoting among their peers recognition of sexism, racism, and other
forms of discrimination against women.
The center is inclusive of all women on campus regardless of age, ethnicity,
sexual preference, and/or disability. The center's staff seek to provide
a haven against the intolerance and negative stereotyping that are abundant
in society and also to offer a place for a diverse interchange of ideas
and experiences, which is the basis for a positive academic setting.
Physical Space. The center provides a place where women can share
among one another, learn in a collaborative rather than competitive fashion,
and seek growth promoting experiences.
Internships and volunteer opportunities are available for interested students.
Course credits are possible.
Support and discussion groups are offered on a variety of issues including,
but not limited to, current women's issues, single parents, body image,
sexual abuse, lesbian support, and women of color support.
Peer counseling and referral services are available to women who are coping
with personal transitions, crises, or any other life experiences for which
they need nonjudgmental guidance and support.
Training is offered for individuals who are interested in leading support
groups or providing peer counseling to other students.
The center also offers joint training with the local rape crisis center
for those interested in becoming advocates for victims of sexual assault.
Special Projects. The center welcomes input from the university community
on special programs that fit the mission of the center. The center provides
a variety of intellectual, cultural, social, artistic, recreational and
personal growth activities for women.
The activities celebrate the multicultural composition of our community
and promote healthy lifestyles and nonviolent relationships. In collaboration
with other campus women's groups, work is also done each year on Women's
Herstory Month and End Violence Against Women Week.
If you would like more information about the many opportunities for women,
visit the Women's Resource Center or call (559) 278-4435.
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