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Hopes of a women’s center
Heather Fdlan Conklin
CaNTRIBUTDR
A Women’s Issues Task Force was
recently formed on campus, geared to
ward providing comprehensive re
sources for female students. The com
mittee, which consists of students, staff
and faculty, hopes to create a women’s
center on campus.
"We are hoping that the center will
be in the (University) Union, but as of
yet there are no definite plans," Women
Act In Liberation (WAIL) coordinator
and committee member Michele Lefler
said.
Mostly student volunteers, with a
staff or faculty member to oversee the
facility, would run the center. Currently,
the committee is addressing the basics
of how the center will function and what
objectives will be emphasized.
“(We need) a place where we could
address womens’ unique problems, is
sues and challenges throughout the
school year. A place where the whole
woman, not just the academic (one)
would be addressed,” associate profes
sor of English Janet Ellerby said.
Many students said they agree that
there is a need for a facility that caters
specifically to women
“Female students deal with several
issues that men do not. It is important
for us to have a place where we can go
and discuss these issues in a comfort
able environment,” senior Tanya Bull
said.
While the Women’s Issues Task Force
was formed only recently, the idea for a
women's center has been discussed for
about 10 years. Dr. Kathleen Berkeley,
chair of the history department, and Dr
Barbara Waxman of the English depart
ment originated the idea. Last year’s
women’s issues teleconference brought
attention to the importance of address
ing women’s needs on campus and the
necessity for a center that focuses on
these needs.
“There’s always the 'no-space’ ex
cuse,” Ellerby said. “There’s definitely
a limited amount of space available - but
it’s more a question of priorities.”
For more information on the women's
facilities or the Women’s Issues Task
Force, contact Ellerby at 962-3764.
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