Year and Award
2000 Honorable Mention

Institution
Eastern Oregon University

Program Title
President's Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW)

Program Director
Dr. Marilyn Ewing
One University Blvd.
La Grande, OR 97850
541/962-3360

Program Description
Formed in 1996 to address the changing needs of women on campus, the PCSW has initiated a Gender Studies program, installed better safety lighting on campus, organized a rape awareness program for incoming students, and updated the university's student handbook to include more accurate information about rape, harassment, and gender issues. More information can be found on the PCSW website.

Status
Program is active

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