Women's Center
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Haag Hall, room 105
5120 Rockhill Road
(816) 235-1638
Fax: (816) 235-5522
womens-center@umkc.edu
http://www.umkc.edu/womenc
- Director: Brenda L. Bethman
The Women's Center provides services and programming for the educational and
professional development of campus and community women. The center serves as an information and referral
service with a reference library of books and tapes relating to women's
studies, careers and education.
Through its focus on women, the Center strives to enrich the educational
quality of life for all people affiliated with UMKC.
The mission is to be a leader in creating a forum
to address the challenges and opportunities affecting women's lives in the 21st century. In an
environment that fosters open exchange and diversity, the center focuses on advocacy, educational
programming and training, research, collaborative endeavors and service.
The Center's core values and guiding principles include the following:
- Encouraging development, growth and learning.
- Giving forum and voice to all.
- Supporting and building community.
- Being an integral and vital part of the University.
- Functioning with integrity and credibility.
The Women's Center welcomes new ideas and activities to meet the unique needs
of women. Those interested in receiving more information, or becoming involved, are invited to call the center or visit the Web site.
