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Madison Caucus for Gender Equality


Title IX

   Celebrating Title IX and Madison's Place in its History - Panel Discussion - April 8, 2013
   From left to right: Dr. Pat Bruce, Dr. Lee Morrison, Ms. Kittie Blakemore, Dr. Judith Flohr, Ms. Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe,
   Mrs. Jennifer Phillips, and Ms. Sarah Gigantino. The panel was moderated by Dr. Dana Brooks. Photo courtesy of JMU
   Photography Services.

Announcements

Congratulations to Erica Bleeg and Jessica Davidson for being selected as the recipients of the 2012-13 Professional Development Fund. The Fund offers grants each academic year to support the advancement of professional growth. Visit the Professional Development page for more information on the fund and the Spotlight page for more information on the recipients.

About Us

The Madison Caucus for Gender Equality updates the historic Faculty Women’s Caucus that was initiated in 1973 to address discrimination against women in the JMU workplace. The caucus reaches out to all professional women and men on campus, understanding that gender based workplace bias affects not only women but men and families as well. In the 2011-2012 academic year, dedicated JMU citizens gathered to discuss how we might continue the activism of the original caucus in the 21st century. We have revised our constitution, updated our name, and identified goals and activities to guide us. Please consider joining the Madison Caucus for Gender Equality; there is plenty of work and good community to be shared.

The Mission Statement 

   1. To raise awareness of gender issues across the university

   2. To promote equal opportunities for leadership in offices, programs and units

   3. To foster a family-friendly work environment through effective policies that address not only family leave, but child care,
       elder care, and partner benefits.

   4. To highlight exemplary policies, programs, practices and individuals in higher education that represent enlightened
       approaches to balancing career and family demands.