President's Commission

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172430
Bozeman, MT 59717-2430

Tel: (406) 994-2042
Fax: (406) 994-7999
E-mail: pcosuw@montana.edu

Chair:

Dr. Anne Camper

In the fall of 2011, President Waded Cruzado announced the formation of the President's Commission on the Status of University Women at Montana State University. The 28-member commission was created to study, evaluate and advise the president on issues related to diversity and gender equity.

Through meetings each semester, and the monthly meetings of sub-committees, the commission will identify institutional strategies to improve campus climate, alleviate the isolation of women in academic and work units through hiring and retention initiatives, and accommodate the needs of diverse workers.

Mission

In an advisory capacity, the Commission evaluates and works to improve issues related to gender equity and diversity on Montana State University’s four campuses.
It is the Commission's pledge to facilitate the creation and sustainability of an environment of accountability, integrity, and optimism through collaboration between and among the MSU campuses, ensuring an atmosphere of equity, support, and balance.

Through its continued efforts, the Commission will work toward the discovery and elimination of institutional barriers to the success of women and inspire women to become leaders, problem solvers, and innovators making meaningful contributions to MSU, the state of Montana, and society at large.

Recent News

MSU nominates first woman, first engineer to become Regents Professor

Anne Camper, an international expert on water and biofilms, has been nominated to become a Montana University System Regents Professor. Read more

MSU receives $3.4 million to help broaden participation of women faculty

Jessi L. Smith, Special Assistant to the Provost, Director of ADVANCE, will direct a new grant that will help broaden the participation of women faculty members by improving the work environment for the entire MSU campus. Read more