Women and Gender Studies

Our Mission

The Women and Gender Studies Program at Clarion University is an interdisciplinary community where students gain an understanding of gender issues across cultures. Our values include respect for diversity, open-mindedness, and self-exploration.  We strive to cultivate supportive relationships for students and faculty, to make connections between personal experience and intellectual development, and to take action for social justice.  Our goal is for our graduates to be involved, informed and empowered citizens.

Former WGS Director Kathleen McIntyre (center) with 2016 WGS “Dr. Deb Scholarship” recipients Natalia Naranjo (left) and Lara Mahaffy (right)

Dr. Deb WGS Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Deborah Burghardt in honor of the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Women and Gender Studies Program at Clarion University. The intention of this scholarship is to support students in their pursuit of feminist ideals through scholarship, personal development, and service. WGS anticipates giving out two awards of $550 each for the spring 2019 grant cycle. More details to follow.

Student learning outcomes

The success of the WGS Program can now be measured by the level at which students who elect to minor or concentrate in WGS achieve the following: 

Students will:

1. Demonstrate an interdisciplinary understanding of women and gender studies.
2. Analyze gender issues in a global context.
3. Recognize the gendered nature of power in interaction with race, ethnicity, class, age, ability, sexuality, region, and religion at the institutional, interpersonal and individual levels. 
4. Demonstrate respect for and appreciation of differences.
5. Apply feminist theory and analysis to their major field of study.
6. Place their personal and professional experiences in a social and political context by evaluating women’s and men’s changing status in society. 
7. Advocate for and take action to promote social justice by feel comfortable exercising leadership, asking questions and standing up for their beliefs. 
8. Work collaboratively in an inclusive and civil manner, maintaining an open mind and engaging in constructive dialogue. 
9.  Feel a sense of community connection and support resulting from civic engagement. 

 

SPRING 2019 Course Listing

WGS 100                   Survey of Women and Gender Studies                     3 Credits                                                                  

C01 (1056)                 MoWeFr 9:00AM-9:50AM              Davis 102                 Kathleen Welsch   
C02 (1057)                 MoWeFr 10:00AM-10:50AM          Davis 102                 Kathleen Welsch                                        

W01 (1062)                Web Based                                      Online                       Uraina Pack

 

WGS 200                  Women and the Law                                                      3 Credits                                                                  

C01 (2454)                Mo    5:00PM-7:30PM                    Davis 103                 Annette Rosati 

 

ENGL 317                 Images of Working Class Life                                      3 Credits

C01 (2171)                MoWeFr 1:00PM-1:50PM              Davis 102                 Kathleen Welsch

 

SOC 352                   The Family                                                                         3 Credits                                                               C01 (2432)                TuTr 12:30PM-1:45PM                Founders 104           Jeffrey Tienes

 

ECON 363                 Economic Development                                               3 Credits                                                               C01 (1547)                 TuTr 11:00AM-12:15PM                 Still 106                  Sandra Trejos

SOC 390                      Social Movements                                                       3 Credits                                                                C01 (2126)                  TuTr 2:00PM-3:15PM                   Founders 204           Jane Walsh

 

ENGL 404                    Advanced English Studies                                        3 Credits                                                                W01 (2185)                  Web Based                                  Online                      Melissa Downes

 

MKTG/MGMT 463     Gender & Diversity in MKTG/MGMT                      3 Credits                                                                W01 (2407/2377)        Web Based                                  Online                      Miguel Olivas-Lujan

 

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Any Questions?
              Visit the WGS Center in 207 Harvey Hall to meet our staff:
  
Program Director - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.     
Dr. Melissa Downes   210 Harvey Hall      814.393.2720     mdownes@clarion.edu

Program Secretary -Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Debb Sigworth            207 Harvey Hall      814.393.2720      dsigworth@clarion.edu

Program Student Assistant -  Monday       11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
                                                        Tuesday         2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                                                        Wednesday   8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  / 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
                                                        Thursday       2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                                                        Friday             8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  / 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Sadie Comstock           207 Harvey Hall      814.393.2720    m.m.comstock@eagle.clarion.edu