UCSF Committee on the Status of Women

To examine the issues regarding the status of women on this campus (excluding those involving wages, hours or working conditions)
To analyze existing policies, procedures, and /or programs that affect those issues
To serve as a coordinating body for groups or individuals concerned with the status of women at UCSF
To recommend to the Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Outreach changes that will continue to afford women equal and fair access to campus programs and activities.

Accomplishments Spotlight

Expanded Back-Up Care Advantage Program (BUCA) for Faculty

The committee advocated for expanded BUCA resources for faculty as part of Faculty Childbearing and Childrearing Leave Assessment.

Women in Science

The Committee has highlighted projects, such as the Women in Science slideshow to promote Women’s history month and youth outreach programs.

MyFamily Website

In partnership with Campus Life Services, the committee helped create the MyFamily website, a portal of services to connect families with support and resources at UCSF.

Back-Up Care and Resources

The committee has continuously supported and helped secure funding for programs in emergency child care, adult & elder care, and lactation rooms for all UCSF members.

Nerrisa Ko, Recipient of the Chancellor Award for Advancement of Women

Co-Chair Nerissa Ko received the Chancellor Award in 2018 for her many contributions to the advocacy of women in medicine and in the UCSF community.

Tip Sheets for Women Campaign

Since 2016, members of the committee created a series of tip sheets to ensure UCSF is inclusive for women. All tip sheets are available in the Resources section below.

International Women’s Day

In partnership with Women of UCSF Health, the committee expanded the celebration of International Women’s Day events to a full week of programming across four campuses.

Committee Members

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Resources

Visit the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women website

Tip Sheets to ensure UCSF is Inclusive for Women

Reporting & Resources – this list clarifies the different venues of reporting and support available at UCSF for survivors of sexual harassment, assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

MyFamily Website

Chancellor Award for Advancement of Women