The Canisius College committee on the Status of women was established in 1995. Members are elected to represent women in the areas of administration, faculty and staff. Terms of service are two years.
Annual elections are st ructured to give the committee a blend of current and new members.
Mission and Goals Mission Consistent with the mission of Canisius College, the Committee on the Status of Women will foster a sense of community among the College's students and staff through personal interaction marked by courtesy, respect, openness and integrity. The Committ ee will acknowledge and affirm women as a resource that add value to the college. It will advocate recognition of the individual contributions of women to the College and encourage their growth and development. Identify salary inequities between men and women in similar faculty and administrator positions with similar responsibilities, experience, and length of service and correct gender inequities in the college's promotion patterns. Establish a base li ne upon which improvement can me measured.