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University Council for Women+

Promoting equity for women+ at UND.

Mission

The University Council for Women+ (UCW+) promotes equity for women and other people with traditionally marginalized gender identities (women+) whose primary affiliation with the University is as an employee or as a graduate student employee.

UCW+ will fulfill this mission by advising University leadership on issues impacting women+ and creating awareness of gender issues on campus. We will provide a safe space for women+ employees to discuss their experiences, concerns, and suggestions, seeking out and amplifying their voices. We will gather and use data, coordinating with University partners as needed, to create and sustain a healthy, respectful campus culture. 

Vision

We will work towards increasing equity for women+ employees, thereby contributing to a campus where all people are respected, have equitable access to opportunities, and have pathways for self-advocacy.

Values

Equity

UCW+ is committed to advocating for equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized. Equity, as a value, requires UND’s policies, processes, and culture to be fair, impartial, and provide equality of opportunities. UND should remove unnecessary barriers that prevent people from fully participating in the UND community and provide a just distribution of work, reasonable accommodations, adjustments, and resources to enable all individuals a fair chance at success.

Mutual Respect

UCW+ is committed to embracing the strengths of others, building on what we share, and recognizing and valuing differences as opportunities to grow. We respect each individual's diverse needs, perspectives, and lived experiences and value their unique contributions to our community. 

Inclusion

UCW+ embraces the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment where we collaborate with, listen to, and give value to all. We will advocate for high quality, culturally-appropriate, and fair efforts to improve equity and inclusion.

Access

UCW+ maintains that UND community members should have equal access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Equal access necessitates that all university employees should be informed of and have the option to participate in and benefit from programs and services, professional opportunities, technology, and facilities regardless of personal or social identities and circumstances.

Transparency

UCW+ holds that transparency is a key instrument in achieving equity, access, and inclusion. The rules of the game should be clear to all participants. Furthermore, PACW+ expects our leaders and UND’s leaders to be open to feedback and dialog.

Membership

Membership is open to all non-student UND employees, regardless of gender or gender identity.

Leadership Team

Nominated and elected by the membership of UCW+, the leadership team serve in 2 year terms.

Yvette Koepke
Yvette Koepke
Faculty Co-Chair
  • yvette.koepke@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4382
Stacey Borboa Peterson
Stacey Borboa-Peterson
Staff Co-Chair
  • s.borboapeterson@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4362
Donna Smith
Donna Smith
Adminstrator Ex-Officio
  • donna.smith@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4172
Beth Valentine
Beth Valentine
Recorder
  • beth.valentine@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4223
Krista Lynn Minnotte
Krista Lynn Minnotte
Treasurer
  • krista.minnotte@UND.edu
  • 701.777.4419
Shawna Schill
Shawna Schill
Media Co-Coordinator
  • shawna.schill@UND.edu
  • 701.777.2371
Tracy Backstrom
Tracy Backstrom
Media Co-Coordinator
  • tracy.backstrom@UND.edu
  • 701.777.6240
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