Women's Programs

Mission Statement

The mission of Women's Programs, consisting of transferable Women's Studies classes and The Re-entry & Cultural Center, is to empower women and men students of all ethnicities, classes, ages, cultures, physical abilities and sexual orientations by providing challenging, safe and supportive learning environments and services which support and enhance students' learning and educational goals.

The Re-entry & Cultural Center

Services, Resources, and Information:

• Food Counter with free coffee, tea, bread (Paris Bakery), and other goodies
• Personal Counseling (free, confidential, and weekly appointments available)
• Re-entry Support Group
• Alcoholics Anynymous
• Special events (workshops, films, guests speakers, etc.)
• Student on-line computer (check your email)
• Scholarship application assistance
• Referrals to campus student services
• Referrals to community organizations
• Gender Studies Club
• DVD/Video and book collection on issues of race, class, gender, & sexual orientation
• Community Organization Resource Bank
• Information on sexual harassment, rape, and domestic violence
• NEW! Lactation Station for Nursing Moms (Social Science, Room 203)

Community Supported Resources:

• Emergency Food Pantry
• Emergency Personal Necessities Cupboard
• Textbook Loan Program
• Women Supporting Women

Women's Studies

• NEW! Gender Studies Club!
• Want to get involved?  Check out how to sign up!
• Spring 2010 Women's Studies Classes
• Want to take a Women's Studies class?  Start planning your schedule!  Check out what we are offering for Spring 2010. Remember, all of our classes are CSU and UC transferable.  To ensure you get the class you need, register early. WebReg starts November 23, 2009. 
• Summer 2010 Women's Studies Classes 
• Coming soon!
• Women's Studies Classes
• Take a look at all of our classes.
• What is Women's Studies?
• Interested in majoring in Women's Studies?  Check out the following information.
• What is Feminism?
• Career opportunities in Women's Studies
• Not sure what kind of career you can obtain with a Women's Studies degree?
• Women's Studies Faculty
• Meet our adjunct and full time faculty.
• Women's Studies in other community colleges
• MPC Women's Studies is among other community colleges that offer an AA and certificates in Women's Studies.  Check out the link for more information.