Where is the Women's Center?
The Women's Center is located in the basement of the Student Alumni Union (Building 4), Room A510 (down the hall from the RITskellar Cafe).

Why have a Women's Center?

• Women's Centers exist because gender equity has still not been reached in any country around the world.
• Women earn less than their male peers, and women of color face an even larger pay gap.
• Women earn fewer graduate degrees than men and hold about 26% of tenured faculty positions on American campuses.
• Violence targeted against women is rampant in America with more than half a million women reporting assaults by intimate partners and four women dying each day as a result of domestic violence.
• We still have lots of work to do!
• (from University of Idaho's Center Zine, 2005 August/September issues)

Does the Women's Center provide counseling?
The Women's Center provides crisis intervention, advocacy, support and education. We offer a Food and Body Image discussion group on Thursdays, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Women's Center refers students to on and off campus resources when appropriate, including (for example) the RIT Counseling Center, the RIT Student Health Center, and Planned Parenthood.

Do men go to the Women's Center?
Absolutely! Male students, faculty & staff members frequently come to the center to ask questions, talk and participate in educational and volunteer opportunities.

If I have a problem is there someone there I can talk to?
There is always someone available to answer questions and schedule appointments during open office hours from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. If you have a problem and would like to speak to someone on a one-to-one basis staff members are available.

What is CARES?
The Campus Advocacy, Response, and Support Program (CARES) is a comprehensive program for victims of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.

If you or someone you knows needs help please stop by the Women's Center or contact us by phone/text message or AIM:

Call: 585.295.3533 v/txt
AIM: RITCARES

CARES is staffed 24 Hours a day - call anytime to speak with a CARES team member.

How can I find out what is happening at the Women's Center?
Students can receive an e-mail announcing upcoming events and programs - email the Center at ritwom@rit.edu and ask to be placed on our announcements list. You can also watch for flyers on campus bulletin boards or stop by our offices!