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:

• Coffee and Tea Bar
• Personal Counseling (free, confidential, and weekly appointments available)
• Re-entry Support Group
• 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
• Information on sexual harassment, rape, and domestic violence
• Web Sources:
• Laws
• 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

• Gender Studies Club
• The Gender Studies Club is participating in a blanket dirve for the homeless population of Monterey County.  We are collecting new and gently used clean blankets.  If you would like to donate to this important cause please bring your donations to Women's Programs.  We will be collecting blankets until March 23, 2010.  For more information contact the Gender Studies Club at GSCatMPC@gmail.com
• Summer 2010 Women's Studies Classes
• Check out what we are offering for Summer 2010.
• Fall 2010 Women's Studies Classes 
• Want to take a Women's Studies class? Start planning your schedule! Check out what Women's Studies classes will be available for Fall 2010.
• 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.