Carolyn Lipshy Galerstein Women's Center

The Beautiful Relation

Director, Lauren DeCillis, LMSW

VISION

Following in the tradition and memory of Carolyn Lipshy Galerstein, former Dean of the School of General Studies, activist and advocate for increased opportunities for women, the Women’s Center will affirm the University’s commitment to advancing the status and success of Women on campus.

MISSION

To foster an inclusive, safe and open environment for the U.T. Dallas community, to promote a broad understanding of gender as a multi-faceted aspect of human existence, and to provide leadership in developing programs that facilitate institutional change.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE U.T. DALLAS COMMUNITY

Services are offered to students (women and men), with particular emphasis on gender-related issues, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, balancing school and personal life, and adjustment to campus life.

Resource Library including educational and popular fiction books and reference guides, related to self-help materials, justice, women’s history, Gender Studies, statistics, grants and financial aid for women. The Center also carries a video library with popular selections, as well as documentaries and historical biographies. The videos and books are free rentals with your Comet Card.

Support Groups, Guided-Discussion, Programs and Workshops to openly and confidentially discuss concerns traditionally associated with women, such as balancing work and family, and career and glass-ceiling issues.

Speakers/Panels, Seminars, social events on women and gender issues, connecting to the Dallas community, entrepreneurism, human rights, professional leadership, social justice, and guest speaker panels to commemorate special events such as Women’s History Month.

Stop by and let us know what you would like the Women's Center to address that would help you.