Women’s & Gender Studies Council

The purpose of the Women's and Gender Studies Council is to advise the Coordinator about the Women's and Gender Studies Program and to establish policy. It consists of at least eleven members, including the Coordinator. Women's and Gender Studies Council members can be any faculty or staff member of the Rowan University community interested in strengthening and expanding the Women's and Gender Studies Program on this campus.

The WGS Council is convened and presided over by the Coordinator of the Women's and Gender Studies Program. It meets at least two times per semester during the academic year, and every member is required to serve on at least one standing committee.  The term of service is three academic years with the possibility of being elected for a second consecutive term. A third term can only be served if there is a disruption in service between the second and third term. 

Women’s and Gender Studies Coordinator:

Dr. Melissa R. Klapper (History)
klapper@rowan.edu

Women’s and Gender Studies Council Members

Terms expiring 2025

• Eva Boodman (Philosophy & World Religions)
• Kristin Qualls (Rowan University Art Gallery)
• Sanaz Shahi (Office of Technology Commercialization)
• Karen Teller (Rohrer College of Business)

Terms Expiring 2026

• Lauren Athey-Janka (Music)
• Sara Borden (Campbell Library and University Archives)
• Andrea Hawkman (Language, Literacy & Sociocultural Education)

Terms Expiring 2027

• Kim Akass (Radio, Television & Film)
• Jennifer Blaylock (Radio, Television & Film)
• Cathy A.R. Brant (Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education)
• Nicole Colasanti (Office of Academics and Outreach)
• Whitney Cox (Philosophy and World Religions)
• Kate Harman (Communication Studies)
• Andrew Hottle (Communication Studies)
• Edward Kazarian (Philosophy and World Religions)
• Colleen Montgomery (Radio, Television & Film)
• Joel Rudin (Management & Entrepreneurship)
• Natalie Schell-Busey (Law & Justice Studies)