Goal 5: Gender Equality
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
Ways to Get Involved
- Apply for the Leadership in Bystander Intervention internship.
- Get involved with students organizations such as: The Alternative Center, LGBTQU, Planned Parenthood, QPOC, and others.
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to gender equity. Check out courses in Liberal Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science to learn more*
*Contact us if you want your department course page listed
What Else We’re Doing
- Facilities Management and the Purchasing Department has Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) requirements for services and goods purchased by the institution.
- EOP/MAP has workshops for healthy relationships and women empowerment.
- The Office of Residential and Student Life celebrates Women’s History Month with several programs to raise awareness and provide community service.
- The Career Development Center has partnered with the American Association of University Women - Westchester to provide professional development trainings for women and women of color.
- All-gender bathrooms located in all campus buildings.
- Several programs across multiple offices and departments during Sexual Assault Awareness Week.