West Chester University, Center for Women and Gender Equity

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West Chester University, Center for Women and Gender Equity Since 1974, we have been serving as advocates for gender equity issues in collaboration with the West Chester University of Pennsylvania campus community.

Since 1974, we have been celebrating, honoring, and empowering our campus community. We do this through a diverse range of educational programs, resources, and advocacy for all people. The Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) is a confidential resource where you can report incidents of s*xual misconduct (dating/domestic violence, s*xual assault, stalking, and harassment). We will provide you the support and resources you need to take your next steps. Our mission is accomplished through:

-Educational programs that address a wide range of social justice issues that affect the success, well-being, and empowerment of women.

-Special events, workshops, and trainings that promote awareness of the ways in which gender bias intersects with racism, classism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression.

-Leadership opportunities that build confidence and provide skills to enhance the personal and professional growth of women. Coordinating campus wide violence prevention initiatives, including programming designed to engage men as allies in violence prevention.

-Building allies and partners-in-movement through programming focused on healthier forms of masculinity and the ways in which gender impacts our everyday lives.

-Confidential support and referrals for students experiencing s*xual misconduct.

-Information and referrals about issues that disproportionately impact women.

-Advocating for systemic changes that support women and historically marginalized groups.

SAVE THE DATE for the 7th Annual Gender Justice Conference! Our 2027 conference will be held on March 31st, 2027 in Syke...
10/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 7th Annual Gender Justice Conference! Our 2027 conference will be held on March 31st, 2027 in Sykes Student Union.

And this year we are switching things up and debuting a new partnership for GJC! Going forward, we will be partnering with the Women's & Gender Studies Department for our annual conference. This partnership is all about enriching GJC and giving folks more opportunities to engage in WGS and other related research! Interested in submitting work to the Gender Justice Conference? Submitted work in the past to the WGS Research Symposium? Keep an eye on our this page for a Call for Proposals - coming soon!

Save the Date!
7th Annual Gender Justice Conference
March 31st, 2027
Sykes Student Union

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SHOW UP for Survivors and those who have experienced harm! Join Panhellenic, CWGE and other resources for a march agains...
10/03/2026

SHOW UP for Survivors and those who have experienced harm! Join Panhellenic, CWGE and other resources for a march against s*xual violence!

Date: October 6th, 2026
Location: Academic Quad
Time: 5PM-7PM

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It's time for Sexy Bingo: Remixed! Join us for a Halloween-themed s*xual-education based bingo on October 19th from 7-9 ...
10/02/2026

It's time for Sexy Bingo: Remixed! Join us for a Halloween-themed s*xual-education based bingo on October 19th from 7-9 in the Sykes Ballroom. Sexy Bingo is an opportunity to talk about s*x, consent, kink, and anatomy in a shame-free, educational space. This event is high-energy/volume with a chance to win many exciting prizes! Bring your friends, and don't forget to register on RamConnect!

October 19, 2026
7:00PM-9:00PM
Sykes Ballroom

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West Chester University and the Chester County area have a host of resources for people who have experienced harm. Feel ...
09/30/2026

West Chester University and the Chester County area have a host of resources for people who have experienced harm. Feel free to share!

On Campus Confidential & Privileged Resources:
The Counseling Center: All counseling is confidential. Located in Lawrence 241. Call (610) 436-2301

WCU Community Mental Health Clinic (CMHC): Services are provided by grad students supervised by experienced, licensed psychologists. Must be referred there to schedule an appointment. Located in Wayne Hall on the 8th floor. Call (610) 436-2510

On Campus Confidential Resources:
Student Health Services: Nurse practitioners and physicians can provide appropriate medical care. Post-assault forensic evidence collection (a r**e kit) is not available at SHS, but staff can locate medical providers who offer this service. Located in Commonwealth Hall on the ground floor. Call (610) 436-2509

Non-Exhaustive list of Resources: These are not confidential, so info will be reported to the university/Title IX

Center for Women and Gender Equity: Lawrence 214
Dowdy Multicultural Center: Sykes 003
Center for Trans and Q***r Advocacy: Sykes 252
Title IX Coordinator: [email protected]
Office of Student Conduct: Ruby Jones Hall, Room 200
Public Safety: 690 South Church Street

Off Campus Confidential and Privileged Resources:
Crime Victims Center of Chester County (CVC):
Located at 135-137 W, Market St. 24-hour hotline (610) 692-7273

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVC):
24-hour hotline (610) 431-1430.

Male Survivor:
Provides support for male survivors. www.malesurvivor.org

The Network La Red:
Provides support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Call their hotline (617) 742-4911 or visit www.tnlr.org

The R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network (RAINN):
Call their hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit them at www.rainn.org

Emergency Resources: Call 911 if it's an emergency

Crime Victims' Center of Chester County:
(610) 692-7273 24-hour hotline

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County:
(610) 431-1430 24-hour hotline.

Public Safety:
(610) 436-3311

Valley Creek Crisis Center:
(610)-918-2100 contact directly when the University & Counseling Center is closed

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Come and spend time with the Center for Women and Gender Equity for a community care night on 10/5 from 3:00 - 4:30pm in...
09/28/2026

Come and spend time with the Center for Women and Gender Equity for a community care night on 10/5 from 3:00 - 4:30pm in Lawrence 214. Sit back and center yourself around crafts including bracelet and pipe cleaner flower making. We look forward to seeing you!

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Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for our Pumpkin Patch-Palooza at Linvilla Orchards on Saturday, October 10th...
09/15/2026

Join the Center for Women and Gender Equity for our Pumpkin Patch-Palooza at Linvilla Orchards on Saturday, October 10th from 10 am - 12 pm. This year, we secured the larger event space to accommodate up to 75 folks! Register your family today for a morning filled with food, connection, crafts, hayrides and access to Linvilla attractions like the epic playground. There will be ample catering from Linvilla and a quieter space to connect from 10 am - 12 pm. This kicks off your fall break and is the Saturday of a long weekend for most child care centers and K-12 schools too, so come and make the most of it with your fellow parenting students. We cannot wait to enjoy fall with you all soon!

Pumpkin Patch-Palooza
When: Saturday, October 10th
Where: Linvilla Orchards, Event Space in Media, PA
What: Food, crafts, hayrides, playground access & more!

Register at bit.ly/WCULinvilla2026

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Suuuuurprise! To close out our staff spotlights, we have the person posting all of these spotlights - Elena! Elena has b...
09/11/2026

Suuuuurprise! To close out our staff spotlights, we have the person posting all of these spotlights - Elena! Elena has been CWGE's Assistant Director for two years, she oversees large-scale outreach and engagement along with our social media. She loves dachshunds, including her own we**ie boy Goose!

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Closing out our peer eds is Chris! Chris is a second-year finance major and her first year as a peer educator! She love ...
09/11/2026

Closing out our peer eds is Chris! Chris is a second-year finance major and her first year as a peer educator! She love comics and is excited for what this year holds!

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The next spotlight we have in our staff series is our new Grad Assistant Riley! Riley is a first year grad student in th...
09/10/2026

The next spotlight we have in our staff series is our new Grad Assistant Riley! Riley is a first year grad student in the Special Education. Welcome to the team Riley, looking forward to a great year with you!

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Next up is peer educator Bri! Bri is a Nursing major with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies and a member of the clas...
09/10/2026

Next up is peer educator Bri! Bri is a Nursing major with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies and a member of the class of 2027! So excited for year 2 with you Bri!

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Address

214 Lawrence Hall
West Chester, PA
19383

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(610) 436-2122

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