Margaret Sloss Women's Center

Iowa State University Resources

Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

http://www.iastate.edu/~cccatt/home.html
Founded in 1992, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics provides leadership development and educational opportunities for women and men interested in politics, public policy and administration, and public service through programs blending the resources and scholarship of the academic environment with the actual experiences of individuals in the public and private sectors.

Dean of Students Office

http://www.dso.iastate.edu/
The mission of the Dean of Students Office is to enhance the quality of life of Iowa State University students by supporting the university's commitment to the academic success and holistic development of each individual student. The Dean of Students Office specifically fosters intellectual, physical, and social development through programs and direct services which challenge and support students as they develop attitudes, abilities, and skills for life-long learning within a global environment.

Department of Public Safety

http://www.dps.iastate.edu/
The Department of Public Safety strives to make the Iowa State campus a safe place to learn, live, and work. DPS consists of two divisions: ISU Police and ISU Parking. Both units are committed to providing you with the highest level of service. We operate 24 hours a day, 7days a week. (515) 294-4428.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services

http://www.dso.iastate.edu/lgbtss/
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Services is a unit of the Dean of Students Office at Iowa State University. LGBTSS offers support, education, advocacy, and referral on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Alliance (LGBTAA)

http://www.alliance.stuorg.iastate.edu/ or email:

alliance (at) iastate (dot) edu

ISU's LGBTA student organization providing a variety of social activities and interest groups. Office is located in G46 (East Student Office Space). Phone: 294-2104.

Margaret Sloss Women's Center

http://www.dso.iastate.edu/wc/
The Margaret Sloss Women's Center strives to create possibilities for women to envision and engage in a life that maximizes their potentials. The Women's Center empowers all women to participate in the construction of an equitable society through political and personal systems. MSWC encourages understanding and cooperation among people of varied socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, races, spiritual lives, and sexual orientations. MSWC provides support and information through active advocacy, educational outreach, appropriate referral services and a safe space.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/AAO/eod/
The ultimate goal of the University's Equal Opportunity and Diversity Program is to reflect the diversity of the population in a high quality faculty and staff. The real success of translating the letter and spirit of the program into progress toward that goal rests with the members of the University community who render the initial recommendation with respect to which applicants are to be considered for employment as well as those who make the final determination. Thus, each individual's commitment to the University's goal is vital to its successful achievement.

Story County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

http://www.dps.iastate.edu/sart/
The Story County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) consists of specially trained professionals from nine agencies who provide a community coordinated response to sexual assaults. Members of SART represent the fields of law enforcement, health care, advocacy/counseling, and prosecution and are employed in university, city and county governments, medical clinics, and nonprofits. SART identifies the barriers that keep sexual assault victims/survivors from coming forward and works to overcome those barriers through its sensitive, survivor-centered approach.

Student Counseling Service

http://scs.iastate.edu/
The mission of the Student Counseling Service (SCS) is to help students enhance their academic and personal well-being. The Student Counseling Service provides prevention, intervention, information, and referral services to Iowa State students. SCS also provides consultation and training to faculty and staff to assist them in addressing the psychological needs of students.

Thielen Student Health Center

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~health/
Iowa State University's full-service ambulatory care facility was completed in 1997 and is conveniently located on the corner of Sheldon Avenue and Union Drive on the West side of campus. The Thielen Student Health Center is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, and provides information, treatment, and resources for the ISU community.

Women's Studies Program

http://www.iastate.edu/~wsprogram/resources/homepage.html
The Women's Studies Program at Iowa State University offers both a major and a minor in Women's Studies. Women's Studies may be defined as the critical and scholarly pursuit of knowledge about women from feminist, interdisciplinary perspectives.