Women's Programming Office


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Our Purpose

The SMU Women’s Programming Office is dedicated to enhancing and maximizing the educational experiences of women students at the University by affirming women and supporting them in their personal growth and in the integration of the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions of their lives. In keeping with the mission of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota the SMU Women’s Programming Office places special emphasis on programs which respect the Catholic, Lasallian heritage of the University and which will empower women to ethical lives of service and leadership.

Goals and Objectives

The goals of women’s programming at SMU are:

To celebrate the contributions of women to society, culture, church and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota;

To empower women students and community members to reach their full potential in a world where gender categories have enduring influence;

To contribute to the personal development of women and to support them in the integration of their personal development with other dimensions of their lives;

To advocate for gender equity throughout the university and to encourage a campus climate that is safe, healthy, and respectful of all people.

In order to meet these goals the Women’s Programming Office:

Sponsors and co-sponsors programs, activities, and discussions that contribute to women’s personal development and which affirm and celebrate women’s lives and contributions to society;

Maintains a resource library to disseminate information pertaining to women’s personal development;

Maintains a web page to inform the campus community of issues of interest to and about women and to promote external and internal networking opportunities for women.