President’s Commission on Women
The President’s Commission on Women edifies the campus culture to create an environment where women can embrace their identities, feel a sense of community, develop their skills, and thrive. This cross-divisional, collaborative team strives to expand successful existing initiatives, identify areas of improvement, create new opportunities, and support the cultural change necessary to make RIT an equitable living, learning, and working environment for all.
To fulfill this mission, the Commission:
- Advises and makes recommendations to the President and the Provost on issues related to women, proposing initiatives and strategies to ensure a supporting and welcoming environment.
- Communicates and collaborates with other groups concerned with gender and diversity.
- Identifies issues critical to the environment, climate, and culture of women, faculty, staff, and students.
- Supports and prioritizes the recruitment and retention of women faculty, staff, and students.
- Explores the impact of university policies and practices on women.
- Educates the community about issues impacting women.
The membership President’s Commission on Women (PCW) consists of two groups: an Executive Advisory Committee and a larger group, known as the PCW.
The Executive Advisory Committee (ExAC) includes various leaders from across campus who will provide invaluable insight, input, and support.
The PCW is made up of representatives from various colleges and divisions who meet regularly to achieve the goals of the Commission.
Members
| Name | Division | |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Bailey | mbbeme@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: KGCOE; Previous PCW Co-Chair |
| Prabu David | pxdpro@rit.edu | Office of the Provost |
| Stacy DeRooy | stacy.derooy@rit.edu | Finance and Administration: Title IX |
| Doreen Edwards | ddeeen@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: KGCOE Dean |
| Bob Finnerty | refuns@rit.edu | University Communications |
| Vanessa Herman | vjhgrl@rit.edu | Government & Community Relations |
| Malar Hirudayaraj | mvhdss@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: AdvanceRIT Director |
| Matt Huenerfauth | matt.huenerfauth@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: GCCIS Dean |
| Keith Jenkins | kbjgpt@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: Division of Diversity and Inclusion |
| Sandy Johnson | ssjvsa@rit.edu | Student Affairs: Office of the Vice President |
| Todd Jokl | tsjpgd@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: CAD Dean |
| Gary Moxley | gdmcps@rit.edu | Finance and Administration: Public Safety |
| Jo Ellen Pinkham | jeppsn@rit.edu | Finance and Administration: Department of Human Resources |
| Diane Slusarski | dcsrgs@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: Graduate School Dean |
| Name | Division | |
|---|---|---|
| Silvia Benso | sxbgsl@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program |
| Myren Bobryk-Ozaki | elb7341@rit.edu | Student Leader |
| Silvia Caraballo | sxcadv@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: AdvanceRIT |
| Betsy Dell | emdmet@rit.edu | PCW Chair; CET Faculty |
| Kathy Ehrlich-Scheffer | keseen@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: WE @ RIT Director |
| Amelia Fries | aef3147@rit.edu | Student Leader |
| Olivia Gauthier | org1181@rit.edu | Student Leader |
| Jennelle Hart | jmhmkt@rit.edu | University Communications: Social Media |
| Kareem Hayes | kjhyop@rit.edu | Student Affairs: Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement |
| Joe Johnston | jpjvsa@rit.edu | Office of the President: OMBUDS |
| Kelly Kamish | kekcwag@rit.edu | Student Affairs: Disability Services Office |
| Katie Laley | kmbuadv@rit.edu | University Advancement: Development |
| Darci Lane | drlcae@rit.edu | Finance and Administration: Title IX |
| Leah Mackin | lxmfaa@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: Women in Technology Co-Director |
| Mindy Magyar | mxmfaa1@rit.edu | Academic Affairs; CAD Faculty |
| Molly McGowan | mmcgowan@saunders.rit.edu | Academic Affairs: SCB Faculty; Women in Business Advisor |
| Heidi Nickisher | hcnfaa@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: CAD Faculty |
| Marian Nicoletti | mmnadm@rit.edu | Enrollment Management; Undergraduate Admissions |
| Darnae Pauley | djp1833@rit.edu | Student Leader |
| Elizabeth Schwartz | easccl@rit.edu | Student Affairs; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center |
| Onvida Serixay | oas6132@rit.edu | Student Leader |
| Susie Sieling | sesgrl@rit.edu | Government & Community Relations: Conferences and Special Events |
| Neha Sood | neha.sood@rit.edu | Office of the President: Director of Sustainability |
| Lisa Stein | lmsgrl@rit.edu | Government & Community Relations: Events and Conferences |
| Amy Stornello | amy.stornello@rit.edu | NTID: Title IX |
| Riley Supple | rks2435@rit.edu | Student Leader: Women in Science |
| Lana Verschage | ltvvse@rit.edu | Academic Affairs: Women in Computing Director |
| Marykatherine Woodson | mcwrla@rit.edu | Student Affairs: Residence Life |
Newsmakers
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November 15, 2024
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National conference celebrates interdisciplinary collaborations and research
More than 170 higher education professionals from across the country came to RIT Nov. 14-16 for the 2024 a2ru National Conference. The a2ru national conference is an opportunity for practitioners and researchers from across higher education to share innovations and perspectives in the arts.
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November 15, 2024
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Kelly Norris Martin named dean of RIT’s College of Liberal Arts
Kelly Norris Martin, who has been a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts for over a decade, has served as interim dean of the college since April 2023. She was selected as dean after a national search and will assume the role on Dec. 1.
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November 14, 2024
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The Power Of Academic Services
AthleticDirectorU interviews Jacqueline Nicholson, RIT's executive director of athletics, about the role of genuine connections while advancing in athletics.
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November 13, 2024
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Ph.D. student finds joy in carbon composite 3D printing
Sai Sri Nidhi Munaganuru, from Hyderabad, India, anticipates completing her Ph.D. this summer from RIT’s mechanical and industrial engineering program. Her work extends the capability of carbon fiber technology through a new manufacturing approach that could eliminate high production costs, waste, and dependence on skilled labor.
