Center for Women's and Gender Equity (CWGE) / Stryker Institute for Leadership Development
(Scott- Willcoxon Hall) The Center for Women's and Gender Equity (CWGE) honors gender as a central identity and engages critical women's and gender issues while challenging systems of inequity and advocating for change at the University of Northern Colorado.
The CWGE accomplishes this by:
• educating the campus community on topics and issues related to the experiences of women, trans, and non-binary students
• providing an inclusive and validating space
• engaging in conversations about the impacts of sexism, cissexism, and misogyny
• empowering student voices to advocate for and create gender equity at UNC
In collaboration with other campus partners that include the university cultural and resource centers, academic departments, and other units within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), the CWGE builds community by supporting students in deepening their understanding of social justice and gender equity to be effective advocates for changes on their campus and in their communities.
Additionally, the CWGE provides free pregnancy tests, contraceptive barriers, lactation support, and menstrual hygiene products for students.
Engage with the CWGE by:
• Calling 970-351-1492
• Emailing cwge@unco.edu
• Visiting go.unco.edu/cwge
• Reading blogs and articles published through Inside UNC
• Following the CWGE’s social media accounts on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
• Checking the Bear Connect page for virtual events and opportunities
The Stryker Institute for Leadership Development is a participation-based scholarship program that serves women from under-represented groups and supports scholars in their identity and leadership development.
This is accomplished by:
• Providing access to educational opportunities focused on identity development, social justice, leadership, and mentorship
• Cultivating a sense of belonging through connectedness and community
• Empowering women through encouragement and facilitation of personal growth
• Establishing a network of support through collaboration with campus and community partners
• The program prepares students to develop a leadership identity that enables them to create positive social change and advocate with purpose.
Additionally, the Stryker Institute for Leadership Development provides Stryker Scholarship Information Sessions during their recruitment season, November through May. These sessions serve as an opportunity for students and staff to ask questions about the application process, eligibility requirements, and the program workshop experience.
Engage with the Stryker Institute for Leadership Development by:
• Calling 970-351-1492
• Emailing stryker@unco.edu
• Visiting unco.edu/stryker
• Following the Stryker Facebook account