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Membership Information

Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women

Now Seeking Faculty and Office/Service Applications

The purpose of the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women is to enhance the status of women at UNL, by advising the Chancellor on issues pertaining to gender equity and on specific concerns of women faculty, staff and students at the University.  The Commission consists of 25 members, divided into three Councils:  the Council of Faculty, the Council of Staff and the Council of Students.  Each Council is diverse and represents a broad range of women from across the University.  It is the goal of the Commission to have a diverse membership that represents the population of women at UNL in terms of ethnicity and national origin, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, disability and other characteristics.

Each Council meets monthly to work on projects related to the needs of women and to develop recommendations for the Chancellor.  They meet with the Chancellor each semester to establish mutual goals and to discuss progress toward those goals.  Membership on the Commission requires a time commitment of approximately one hour per week, with occasional projects that require more time.

Submit faculty/staff applications and supporting materials to Jody Wood, 128 Canfield Administration, 68588-0437 or via email by April 30, 2008.

Selection & Appointment Process

Faculty/Staff Application

Student Application

Current Members

2007-2008 Meeting Schedule

The Commission consists of 25 members, divided into three Councils: the Council of Faculty, the Council of Staff, and the Council of Students. Each Council is diverse and represents a broad range of women from across the University.

The Council of Faculty consists of 10 persons, as follows:

  • 2 faculty members who represent different Colleges within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • 4 faculty members who represent different Colleges within Academic Affairs
  • The Director of the Women's Studies Program
  • A representative from the Academy of Distinguished Teachers
  • A representative from the University-wide Distinguished Professors or Cather/Bessey Professors

The Council of Staff consists of 8 persons, as follows:

  • 3 managerial/professional employees who represent different Divisions within the University
  • 4 office/service employees who represent different Divisions within the University
  • The Director of the Women's Center.

The Council of Students consists of 9 persons, as follows:

  • 5 undergraduate students who represent different colleges and different classes
  • 3 graduate students who represent different colleges and include one Masters and one PhD candidate
  • The Director of the Women's Center coordinates the Council.