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Committees

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is composed of the commission’s committee/program chairs and special liaisons. It oversees activities and decisions of the commission in accordance with its bylaws and exercises budgetary responsibility while serving as an advisory council to elected commission officers. The Executive Committee also administers the annual Rosemary Schraer Mentoring and Achieving Women awards programs and manages annual membership/election activities.
Members | Meeting Schedule

Assessment Committee
The Assessment Committee gathers, reviews, and interprets gender-equity data to assist in identifying issues that impact women at Penn State. The committee also compiles periodic reports on the status of women at the University and provides consultation to committees seeking data relevant to their studies.
Members

Campus Liaison Committee
The Campus Liaison Committee involves and collaborates with contacts at Penn State campuses in an effort to share best practices, strengthen intercampus communication about women’s issues, and reinforce the commission’s goals.

Issues Committee
Ad hoc issues committees study and suggest commission responses to key topics that affect the working/learning environments for women at Penn State. The committees consult with the Assessment Committee on available/accessible data and study historical trends, best practices, other institutional models, expert opinions, experiences of University employees, etc.

Current issues committees
Wage Equity Committee
Maternity Leave Committee
Child Care Committee

Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee promotes the purpose, vision, and accomplishments of the commission; increases awareness of the commission within the Penn State community; and publicizes its special programs and events.
Members | Meeting Schedule

Mentoring Program Committee
The Mentoring Program Committee annually matches both faculty and staff protégés and mentors within the University community. The committee assists mentor/protégés pairs to develop goals, provides guidance throughout the year, and organizes monthly activities on professional and personal development.
Members