Celebrating Scholarship By and About Women      Southern Illinois University Carbondale 






























Mission Statement


The mission of UWPA is to enhance the opportunities for the professional development and advancement of women at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, thereby contributing to the University's overall effectiveness and progress

Credos:

  • We believe in the equality of human beings.
  • We value professionalism and expect that equal opportunity will be available to everyone.
  • We believe that where barriers exist, structure and processes must be altered to remove those barriers.
  • We believe women's abilities should be fully used.
  • We believe in a just reward system for everyone.
  • We believe that special efforts to improve the professional development and advancement of minorities and women will ultimately enhance the progress of the University.

    Ethos: Women are...

  • a significant group on campus.
  • vital to the progress of the University.
  • engaged in creative and active roles.
  • a powerful entity whose contributions must be sought, respected, and acted on.
  • serving the interest of all groups - students, faculty, civil service, and administrative / professional.
  • working towards equity, impartiality, and integrity.
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