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Natalie Rasgon (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences);
Deborah Rhode (Law) and Pat Jones (Biological Sciences);
Photos: Stanford News; L.A. Cicero

Origin and Purpose

Following the recommendation of the Provost's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women Faculty in May 2004, the Faculty Women's Forum (FWF) was founded in fall 2004 with support from the Provost's Office. The FWF provides information and organizes events to promote the success of women faculty. The FWF also offers opportunities for women faculty across the university to discuss shared interests and concerns, including gender-related issues and research.

The Faculty Women's Forum sponsors programs and initiatives of special interest to women professors. It provides an opportunity to exchange views, acquire new skills, meet faculty from other disciplines and build a women's community at Stanford. We welcome ideas and involvement on our Steering Committee. Please contact either of the Committee Chairs, Deborah Rhode or Natalie Rasgon, to learn more or suggest programs.

—Deborah Rhode

(Law)