MISSION STATEMENT

The Women’s Center at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College provides a physical space as well as a virtual space to foster an environment in which women of diverse backgrounds can best fulfill their personal educational and professional goals.

SPECIFIC GOALS

1. Provide Resources and Services to promote educational success emphasizing gender equity and inclusiveness
• Promote access to quality education with college transfer
• Scholarship, career and professional development opportunities
• Internships, workshops, stipends, community service initiatives
• Establish partnerships with community agencies and professional organizations
• Initiate monthly newsletter with focus on the well-being of women in all aspects of their lives including health issues
  
  
2. Develop Programs to address gender and cultural barriers in  areas of employment and policy-making and encourage leadership opportunities for women.
• Lecture Series addressing women’s issues
• Development of Curriculum for Women’s Studies Major
• Recognition of contributions of women on campus
  
  
3. Establish Referrals  System to:
• Campus Counseling for men and women
• Community services agencies
• Mentoring networks
• Support groups and peer mentoring
• Community outreach for role models providing guidance