About the Program

The Women's Studies program focuses on the intersections of gender, ethnicity, class, and nationality to understand systems of power and oppression in everyday life, as well as the ongoing struggle for justice throughout the world. Students work with faculty members to connect feminist theories with advocacy and social justice and to critique the cultural construction of gender and power in the global community. Program curriculum and activities also examine the extent to which women have located sources of strength as active agents of change to improve the daily lives of others in our global community. This interdisciplinary field of study offers opportunities inside and outside the classroom that will help you develop the advocacy, research, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills to prepare for your chosen career.

Also see our Program Guide for more information.

Contact Information

Interim Program Director:
Laura Orta
120 Anspach Hall
Phone: 989.774.3601
Fax: 989.774.1792
E-mail: orta1lj@cmich.edu
To join our mailing list, send an e-mail to orta1lj@cmich.edu.

Please note that Women's Studies program director Dr. Tara Saathoff-Wells is on sabbatical for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Donors

• Checks made payable to "Central Michigan University" (with a note that the funds are for the Women's Studies Program) should be mailed to Office of the Dean, 106 Anspach Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859.
• Online gifts to the Women's Studies Program can be made by clicking here.