The Committee was first assembled in 1980 by former President Roger J. Bulger. The charge of the Committee is to encourage open communication about the concerns of women at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In carrying out its charge, the Committee, with faculty, staff and student representation, serves in an advisory role to the President. Individuals may volunteer or may be asked by the President to serve on the Committee.
Members represent their school or populace as a spokesperson for shared concerns.
To better serve the constituency, i.e., women in all areas and at all levels in the University, the Committee has established this page on the Web as a method of communication to and from the Committee. Within this venue, we will announce activities and programs, supply information regarding ongoing projects of the CSW, and create a forum for individuals to communicate their thoughts and ideas to the Committee. The Committee has a history of being very active in institutional affairs which affect women in all areas of the University, and in sponsoring events unique to the Committee, e.g., the Annual Awards Banquet. In past years, the Committee sponsored brown bag sessions which addressed women's health issues. Ongoing activities include investigating interest in forming a breast cancer support group, development of a CSW semi-annual newsletter, and planning for the Annual Awards Ceremony.