Women's Resource Center opens in Wall
Coastal Carolina University announces the opening of a new Women’s Resource Center on our campus. The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is located in WALL 313 and is staffed during select hours by student workers and supervised by Barbara Ritter, director of the center.The WRC is intended to serve as an educational and cultural resource for the campus community. It will provide an inclusive and supportive space for open discussion about a diverse range of social issues and by offering programs that highlight women’s issues.
The WRC is designed to support the mission of the University to help students become productive, responsible, healthy and global citizens by focusing on pertinent social, political and cultural topics as they relate to women and by fostering a campus environment where all people are treated equitably.
Goals of the WRC:
• To provide a comfortable place where faculty, staff and students can come to seek information on a variety of topics, obtain confidential referrals to appropriate campus and community resources, and discuss issues of concern.
• To provide a place where the intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, disability, class, academic status (students, faculty and administrators), community and alumni meet, resulting in creative discourse and action.
• To foster a women-friendly educational environment by promoting equity and addressing issues that affect campus climate.
• To educate the CCU community on topics that concern women.
• To celebrate the achievements of CCU women.
What the WRC offers:
• Peer advising for students on a walk-in or appointment basis.
• A relaxing environment for study, meetings or socializing.
• Information and referrals to appropriate campus and community resources (student organizations, career services, counseling services, social events and campus activities).
• A variety of pamphlets, brochures and magazines concerning relevant issues both locally and nationally.
• A small library focused on women’s theory and history, culture and other issues.
• Ongoing programs that address women's issues.
The WRC is open to students, faculty and staff. Stop by WALL 313 (or send an e-mail to wrc@coastal.edu to take advantage of the services offered by our new Women’s Resource Center.