You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The Center. The Women's Resource Center provides services to enhance
the learning and working experiences of women in the university community.
The center provides a supportive environment for interaction and self-discovery
through a wide range of campus activities.
The center is inclusive of the full spectrum of university women -- students,
staff, faculty and administrators. Men are encouraged to participate in
the center's activities, to support organizational goals, and to promote
among their peers recognition of sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination
against women.
The center is inclusive of all women on campus regardless of age, ethnicity,
sexual preference, and/or disability. The center's staff members seek to
provide a haven against the intolerance and negative stereotyping that are
abundant in society and also to offer a place for a diverse inter-
change of ideas and experiences, which is the basis for a positive academic
setting.
Services. The center provides a place where women can share with
one another, learn in a collaborative rather than competitive fashion, and
seek growth promoting experiences.
Internships and volunteer opportunities are available for interested students.
Course credits are possible.
Support and discussion groups are offered on a variety of issues including,
but not limited to, current women's issues, single parents, body image,
sexual abuse, lesbian support, and support for women of color.
Peer counseling and referral services are available to women who are coping
with personal transitions, crises, or any other life experiences for which
they need non-judgmental guidance and support.
Training. Training is offered for individuals who are interested
in leading support groups or providing peer counseling to other students.
The center also offers joint training with the local rape crisis center
for those interested in becoming advocates for victims of sexual assault.
Special projects that fit the mission of the center are available. Input
from the university community on special programs is welcomed. The center
provides a variety of intellectual, cultural, social, artistic, recreational
and personal growth activities for women. The activities celebrate the multicultural
composition of our community and promote healthy lifestyles and nonviolent
relationships. In collaboration with other campus women's groups, the Women's
Resource Center works each year on Women's Herstory Month and End Violence
Against Women Week.
If you would like more information about the many opportunities for women,
visit the Women's Resource Center or call (559) 278-4435.
