On August 13th 2008, advisory board members of the WAGE office, PCOSW (President's Commission on the Status of Women), and the Women's Center gathered at the Hanson Country Inn for a day long retreat. The retreat was led by renowned life coach Susan Schwarz.
Executive coach Susan Schwarz leading the retreat
The goal of the retreat was to provide an oppurtunity to members of the three boards to connect with each other and share their experiences and hopes for gender equity on campus.
We started the retreat out by discussing the accomplishments, challenges and oppurtunities were of each of the three groups.
Through a series of small group discussions and large group consensus, we were able to put together a strategic plan, towards gender equity and increased diversity at OSU. Our strategic plan comprises of 4 sub sections: Transparency and consistency, Sexual violence, Strategic leadership and Awareness of barriers.
Discussing transparency and consistency
Clockwise, Left to Right: Brad Cardinal, Elizabeth Thomas, Stephanie Duckett, Beth Rietveld, Diane Davis and Parcella Provence
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Discussing Strategic Leadership
Clockwise, Left to Right:Donna Chanpeau, Janet Lee, Ilene Kliensorge, Alisha DeVogele, and Elle Bublitz
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Discussing sexual violence
Clockwise, Left to Right: Jennifer Almquist, Scott Etherton, Carrie Giese, Linda Anderson, Mary Zelinka, and Missy Cheyney
