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Mixing of Ideas The Women’s College, a two-year educational program offered at Santa Monica College, held a special event to introduce students who may not know about the program. Held on the Counseling Village patio and lawn area last Thursday during the activity hour, the event allowed people involved with the program to chat about changes within the Women’s College. There were a few potential students as well, who were there to find out about the program. Lillian Jones, director of the Women’s College, introduced professors and other people who aid in the program. |
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Unite-- Pamela Bachilla, editor of the Women's College
Magazine, talks with SMC student, Mya Benson at Thursday's Women's
College mixer. The Women's College is offering a new Assosiates
of Arts in Women's Studies. |
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Art Turney, A&R bookstore manager, was acknowledged for his substantial contributions of books and scholarship money.
While informative, the atmosphere was still very social. Upon entering the patio, you heard India Arie and her “Acoustic Soul” album playing on a boom box. Three tables on the patio had snacks and fruit and lots of drinks to choose from.
“The event was very informative. They told me about
programs I didn’t know about,” said student Taryn De La Rosa.
The event also celebrated of the fact that very shortly the Women’s
College will be relocating to three rooms next to the current Women’s
Center, located near the Financial Aid office.
The event also acknowledged that there is also a new Associate of Arts degree in Women’s Studies.
The Women’s College it is a two- year transferable program available to women and men. General education and elective requirements may be met through the college. Courses offered in the college have a new focus that includes women’s issues.
There are a wide array of courses offered through the college, including women’s studies, anthropology, biology, economics, history, math and English. Women’s issues and experiences are simply integral to their curriculum.
Another aspect of the Women’s College is the Women’s Center. A person need not be officially connected to SMC to receive services from the center. Grant-funded programs include counseling, service referrals, and peer tutoring. Women are encouraged to visit the center for information concerning violence, health issues, and rape awareness. “I like the Women’s College because it empowers women,” said student Fisayo Lagundoye.