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:

• Advisement and counseling (personal, academic, and career)
• Workshops
• Special events (videos, guests speakers, etc.)
• Scholarship and Financial Aid information application assistance
• Referrals to campus student services
• Referrals to community organizations
• Student on-line computer
• Re-entry Support Group
• Women's Intercultural Alliance / Women's Studies Student Club
• Community and High School Outreach
• Video and book collection on issues of race, class, gender, & sexual orientation
• Community Organization Resource Bank
• Information on sexual harassment, rape, and domestic violence
• Networking, coffee and food!

Community Supported Resources:

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

Women's Studies

• Fall 2009 Women's Studies Classes
• Want to take a Women's Studies class?  Start planning your schedule!  Check out what we are offering for Fall 2009. Remember, all of our classes are CSU and UC transferable.  To ensure you get the class you need, register early. 
• Summer 2009 Women's Studies Classes
• WebReg starts May 11, 2009 and In person registration starts May 26, 2009.
• 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.