Council on the Status of Women

Working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers

Our Mission

The mission of the Council on the Status of Women is to ensure an environment that supports the rights of all women at The University of Iowa. The council is committed to working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers to women’s learning, professional growth, creativity, employment, and contributions to the institution and to the broader community.

An Open Letter to Transgender Students

This letter was authored by the trans members of the UI Trans Inclusivity Coalition, with support from allies of all identities, as well as the co-signatories noted at the bottom of the letter, including the UI Council on the Status of Women. (Published March 31, 2021)

Upcoming UI Diversity Events

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Tuesday, August 22, 9:00am to Tuesday, December 19, 2023 8:00pm

University of Iowa Main Library

An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

Drawn Over: Reclaiming Our Histories

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:00am to Tuesday, January 2, 2024 4:30pm

Stanley Museum of Art

The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art presents Drawn Over: Reclaiming Our Histories. Featuring the museum’s world-renowned collection of Native American ledger drawings and guest curated by Dr. Jacki Thompson Rand (citizen, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma); Associate Vice Chancellor for Native Affairs, Associate Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The show is generously supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art with additional support from John S. and Patricia C...

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Saturday, August 26, 1:00pm to Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:00pm

University of Iowa Main Library

An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Sunday, August 27, 1:00pm to Wednesday, December 20, 2023 5:00pm

University of Iowa Main Library

An exhibit about Bill Sackter, proprietor of Wild Bill's Coffee Shop at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

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Working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers

Our Mission

An Open Letter to Transgender Students

Upcoming UI Diversity Events

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Drawn Over: Reclaiming Our Histories

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

Hey Buddy, I'm Bill

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Tippie Women Summit Webinar Series

Womxn's Summit 2021

UI Professors Kelly Kadera and Sara Mitchell are helping female political scientists close the gender gap

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