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PCSW Charge

The Provost's Commission on the Status of Women was created to improve the quality of life and increase educational and career opportunities and advancement for all women at the University of Connecticut. The Commission serves as a leadership and advisory group to the Provost regarding the status of women and has the following charge:
  1. Discern and report to the University community the status of women and gender equity issues related to both the employee and student population of the University.
  2. Promote gender equity by identifying and advocating for the removal of institutional barriers, policies, or practices that limit opportunities and advancement of women.

The Provost charges the Commission with primary accountability for monitoring and integrating University-wide activities that address the above change.