As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Katie Johnson's responses.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
I was looking for ways to be involved in university service, especially for increasing the status of women at the university.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
What I enjoy most about the CFW is that we have access to making real change in university climate and policy.
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
I think the goal for documenting current practices and promoting changes. I'm already pretty active.
Katie Johnson is a PhD Candidate in Sociology with a minor in Women's Studies and an appointed member to the CFW.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Stephanie Derstine
As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Stephanie Derstine's responses.What motivated you to join the CFW?
I have been the CFW Coordinator at the LV campus for 7 years as a way to educate and work with the campus community regarding Women's issues.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
The way the commission strives to educate and work to resolve women related issues that occur on our campuses.
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
I am currently a Campus Liaison coordinator. I am passionate about this role as I'm able to bring other campuses together to discuss their own campus events and CFW related issues with all Penn State campuses.
Additional thoughts?
CFW is an instrumental commission that not only resolves women's issues, but tries to identify and resolve issues that will help the overall campus community.
Stephanie Derstine is a library information reservation and service specialist at the Lehigh Valley campus and an appointed member of the CFW.
Sara Brennen
As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Sarah Brennen's responses.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
I "moved up through the ranks" as a protege through the Commission for Women Mentoring Program, then served as a mentor, and the next year served as committee co-chair.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
I believe in mentoring and fostering communication throughout the University about issues that matter, and making Penn State the best place to work and study that it can be.
Which of the CFW's goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
Making a difference in the lives of others and meeting people throughout the University.
Additional Thoughts?
I will co-chair the mentoring committee in 2012-2013.
Sara Brennen is multimedia specialist and a Co-Chair of the CFW's Mentoring Committee.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
I "moved up through the ranks" as a protege through the Commission for Women Mentoring Program, then served as a mentor, and the next year served as committee co-chair.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
I believe in mentoring and fostering communication throughout the University about issues that matter, and making Penn State the best place to work and study that it can be.
Which of the CFW's goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
Making a difference in the lives of others and meeting people throughout the University.
Additional Thoughts?
I will co-chair the mentoring committee in 2012-2013.
Sara Brennen is multimedia specialist and a Co-Chair of the CFW's Mentoring Committee.
Carol McQuiggan
As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Carol McQuiggan's responses.What motivated you to join the CFW?
I want to provide service to the University in a way that can make a lasting impact. The CFW's projects have that potential. Also, I'm passionate about the status and safety of women at our University and in our society.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
I enjoy being around women (and men) with similar drive and passion - women who care deeply about the service they are providing. I also enjoy feeling a part of the greater community instead of only one college, and value the networking.
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
Faculty Engagement, Personal Safety & Sexual Assault Awareness, Campus Liaisons.
Additional thoughts?
Engaging with the Commission for Women heightens my awareness of the issues facing women around equity, safety, work/life balance, advancement, and more. I've always had the lofty goal of making a positive difference in our world, and the CFW gives me the support, tools, and opportunities to make that difference.
Carol McQuiggan is an Instructional Designer, Faculty Center and Adjunct Faculty in Training and Development, Behavioral Sciences and Education.
Janice Dauber
As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Janice Dauber’s responses.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
I was interested in learning about the issues facing women at Penn State and wanted to find a way to contribute beyond my job. I was also interested in meeting other women on campus whom I wouldn't normally have had an opportunity to meet.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
What I enjoy most about the CFW are the full commission meetings with invited guests, and participating in the Mentoring Committee. It's very satisfying when mentoring pairings are successful and you have helped make a connection between 2 people that was unlikely to happen without the program.
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
I am passionate about mentoring and goals related to the advancement and retention of staff.
Janice Dauber is MAUTC Coordinator for The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute and Co-Chair of the CFW's Mentoring Committee.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
I was interested in learning about the issues facing women at Penn State and wanted to find a way to contribute beyond my job. I was also interested in meeting other women on campus whom I wouldn't normally have had an opportunity to meet.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
What I enjoy most about the CFW are the full commission meetings with invited guests, and participating in the Mentoring Committee. It's very satisfying when mentoring pairings are successful and you have helped make a connection between 2 people that was unlikely to happen without the program.
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
I am passionate about mentoring and goals related to the advancement and retention of staff.
Janice Dauber is MAUTC Coordinator for The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute and Co-Chair of the CFW's Mentoring Committee.
Rose Baker
As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Rose Baker’s responses.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
Years ago, one of our Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award winners told me that I would really enjoy the camaraderie of the women involved with CFW. She was right! I have always had a passion for equity for women and being part of CFW allows my voice to join with other voices to be heard and create solutions for gender equity.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
I enjoy catching the ear of administrators and others in power that can actually make the changes that we have advocated for. As a group of volunteers, we do not have control over change. We do have power to create change by having administrators listen, consider, and act on our recommendations.
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
I started as a volunteer on a committee as an affiliate member. The chair of the committee suggested that members should step up to the next level of commitment to the Commission. We need to communicate the power we have as volunteers and understand the level of change we can affect through our combined voice.
Rose Baker is Research Associate in Education Outreach in the Office of the Associate Dean for Research, Outreach, and Technology, Assistant Professor of Education associated with the Workforce Education and Development program, and a Professional Associate of Penn State Academic Outreach
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Vicki Hoffman
As a part of our ongoing mission to improve the Commission for Women, appointed members were surveyed in order to determine some of the motivating factors for members' involvement, as well as the factors contributing to persistence in the CFW. Here are Vicki Hoffman's responses.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
To be a change agent for women at the university, whether they are faculty, staff, tech workers or students.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
Seeing our efforts for change come to fruition (programs, policies, etc.).
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
Assessment.
Vicki Hoffman is a Senior Support and Training Analyst Administrative Information Services and an appointed member of the CFW.
What motivated you to join the CFW?
To be a change agent for women at the university, whether they are faculty, staff, tech workers or students.
What do you enjoy most about the CFW?
Seeing our efforts for change come to fruition (programs, policies, etc.).
Which of the CFW’s goals are you most passionate about and would like to take a more active role in?
Assessment.
Vicki Hoffman is a Senior Support and Training Analyst Administrative Information Services and an appointed member of the CFW.
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