 Listening Session Wednesday, March 14 th Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission on the Status of Women is charged with making recommendations to the Chancellor regarding issues, policies, and initiatives affecting women, as well as seeking input from and providing information to those individuals, departments, units, and organizations interested in the status of women. Pat Karlen, Chair

Affirmative Action The Affirmative Action Office is charged with ensuring that university policies and programs comply with applicable Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws. Teresa O’Halloran, Assistant to the Chancellor for Affirmative Action

Human Resources The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to support the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as a comprehensive university whose purpose is to foster intellectual, personal, social and cultural development by effectively and creatively administering all functions of the Human Resources Office. This mission is accomplished in a manner that assures that all employees are treated equally and with respect. Donna Weber, Director

Women’s and LGBTQ Resource Center The mission of the Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center is to speak out for the welfare of women as well as the LGBTQ community, who have historically been and continue to be marginalized because of sexual and/or gender identity. Our endeavor to promote the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's institutional commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness is reflected in all Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center programs and services. Chris Jorgenson, LGBTQ Program Coordinator Abby Vercauteren, Women’s Issues Program Coordinator

Women’s Studies As an academic unit at UW-Eau Claire, the Women's Studies program coordinates teaching, research and scholarship in the field of Women's Studies Barbara Kernan, Faculty, Representing Women’s Studies

Classified Staff Council The Classified Staff Council works with campus leadership to offer an effective partnership with colleagues from all campus employee groups in support of the University's mission. The Classified Staff Council serves on behalf of all classified staff (represented and non-represented, limited term, and project appointment employees). The Classified Staff Council coordinates and promotes professional development opportunities through education, training and communication. Bill Hoepner, Chair

University Senate The University Senate is a deliberative body empowered to act for the University Faculty and the University Academic Staff in matters of faculty and academic staff responsibility and concern. Susan Harrison, Chair

Center for Alcohol Studies and Education (CASE) The mission of the Center for Alcohol Studies and Education (CASE) is to support and implement strategies and programs to reduce high-risk drinking and its negative consequences among UW-Eau Claire students. Jennifer Lee, Director

MAYBE? – Student Senate The Student Senate represents the students of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire at all levels of governance by authoring and passing legislation to create and change policies that will improve student life and the overall quality of the University. The Student Senate consults with the University Chancellor, faculty and staff, UW system administration, the Eau Claire City Council, as well as the state and federal governments. Phillip Rynish, President

MAYBE? – Student Organization: College Feminists MISSION STATEMENT? WEBSITE? Sara Thommesen, TITLE?

MAYBE? – Student Organization: Men Opposed to Sexual Assault MISSION STATEMENT? WEBSITE? Sara Thommesen, TITLE?

MAYBE? – Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA) The Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA) is a sexual assault support service that maintains a victim centered approach. CASA provides a safe place for people to come and talk about any issues that they may have surrounding their sexual assault, or those of someone close to them. CASA also provides a variety of services that are all free and confidential. Amanda Leikness, TITLE?

MAYBE? – University Police The mission of the University Police is to provide and maintain a level of excellence in law enforcement through training, education and ethical discipline. The University Police strive to provide a friendly atmosphere in which all individuals on campus can feel safe and secure. Dave Sprick, Chief

Thank you for sharing your concerns…  Anything else here?