History:
In the fall of 1997, the Campus Commission on the Status of Women was formed to advise the administration on issues pertinent to the role, status, and education of all women at Fort Lewis College. The commission’s membership includes three students, three exempt staff, three classified staff, and three faculty members. Specifically, the charge to the commission was the following.

The Commission on the status of Women is charged with making recommendations and advising the President on issues pertinent to the role, status and education of all women at Fort Lewis College. The Commission’s purpose is to advise the administration and facilitate the implementation of policies, programs, and services that address issues of concern to women at Fort Lewis College. An additional goal is to develop networks with the surrounding southwest communities that allow for a public forum concerning issues of women in society at large.

While the FLC community appeared to operate with openness and respect, no data existed to measure perceptions and progress over time. The commission, therefore, conducted a campus-wide survey, which was released in the fall of 1999. Numerous accomplishments have been made since the establishment of the commission.