Council on the Status of Women

Working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers

Our Mission

The mission of the Council on the Status of Women is to ensure an environment that supports the rights of all women at The University of Iowa. The council is committed to working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers to women’s learning, professional growth, creativity, employment, and contributions to the institution and to the broader community.

An Open Letter in Support of RVAP

This open letter is written, delivered, and published by the UI Council on the Status of Women. Because of our commitment to open dialogue and transparency, we will post relevant communication from the letter recipients as well as our own replies or follow-ups that we may subsequently write. (April 2024)

An Open Letter to Transgender Students

This letter was authored by the trans members of the UI Trans Inclusivity Coalition, with support from allies of all identities, as well as the co-signatories noted at the bottom of the letter, including the UI Council on the Status of Women. (Published March 31, 2021)

Upcoming UI Diversity Events

BMindful Holy Days: Passover (Judaism)

Monday, April 22 7:55pm to Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:04pm

University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

BMindful is an initiative that seeks to meet the needs of diverse communities by providing event and conference planners with the dates of holy days of major religious faiths for five years into the future. By providing these dates in advance, BMindful seeks to help planners avoid those dates when scheduling events. BMindful does not include all religious holy days. It focuses on three major holy days for each faith—days when faith members may choose not to go to work or send their children to...

Innovative Alliances: Rethinking Global Health and Sustainability through Unconventional Partnerships

Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:15pm to 1:45pm

College of Pharmacy Building

This insightful panel will discuss forging partnerships for community-based solutions to advance health equity. The shared vision and values of the community will be emphasized, empowering individuals to shape outcomes actively. The importance of diverse collaboration will be underscored, including collaborations with public health agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses.

Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Virtual

Do you have general inquiries about studying abroad? UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. Study Abroad offers weekly Open Advising hours every Monday and Thursday so you can get your questions answered quickly.

What was Zainichi Literature? Intersectionality and the Ethics of Illegibility

Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Virtual

The Korean Studies Research Network, an International Programs affinity group, presents this virtual talk featuring Dr. Cindi Textor, assistant professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah.

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Working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers

Our Mission

An Open Letter in Support of RVAP

An Open Letter to Transgender Students

Upcoming UI Diversity Events

BMindful Holy Days: Passover (Judaism)

Innovative Alliances: Rethinking Global Health and Sustainability through Unconventional Partnerships

Study Abroad Virtual Open Advising Hours

What was Zainichi Literature? Intersectionality and the Ethics of Illegibility

Articles

Tippie Women Summit Webinar Series

Womxn's Summit 2021

UI Professors Kelly Kadera and Sara Mitchell are helping female political scientists close the gender gap

UIHC Black Women's Maternal Health Conference Rescheduled Virtually