Women’s & Gender Center

We are a comfortable, inclusive, and fun place for students to hang out, meet new friends, and have good conversation. Students of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome to call this place home, and we hope you will! We also facilitate educational and supportive programming around our three major themes.

The WGC is a space for everyone.

We provide specific support for students whose gender identities and sexual orientations are traditionally marginalized in our culture–thus focusing on female-identified, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and LGBTQ+ identified students.

Cisgender men are encouraged to be a part of the center as advocates, allies, activists, friends, and supporters. We welcome discussions and opinions, and we do not tolerate bigotry, racism, or hate of any kind. We strive to meet people where they are, encouraging healthy, inclusive, and friendly language and behavior.

Three Educational Themes

Empowerment & Leadership Development

We host programming that aims to empower women and celebrate their accomplishments. We help women on our campus nurture confidence, bravery, and self advocacy skills.

Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation

Serving as an inclusive and comforting space for Champlain’s LGBTQ+ community, the Women’s & Gender Center provides a platform for discussions and support.

Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention

The Women’s & Gender Center is committed to educating the community about bystander intervention, sexual violence prevention, and survivor resources.

The Community Space

The Women’s & Gender Center is a bright, vibrant, safe space for Champlain College students to gather, enjoy each other’s company, and learn.

Learn More!

Come Visit Us!

We are located in Skiff Annex, Room 102. The Women’s & Gender Center is open to all students providing a comfortable and inviting space for advocates, allies, activists, friends, and supporters!

Snowy trans day of remembrance student group posing with signs and flags in the courtyard

WGC Pride Parade student group photo with a Champlain College banner

women's and gender center booth table set up featuring pride flags

four students smile with paintbrushes in hand as they paint an intersex flag crosswalk on campus, with blue skies behind them

Space & Events Photos

students marching in the pride parade sporting Champlain Include, pride flags, and WGC. — Another great photo of students taking part in the Burlington Pride Parade!

seven students hold framed certificates in front of a projector screen reading "lavender graduation sunday, april 30, 2023" — The WGC hosts a Lavender Graduation in May to celebrate graduating students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

two trays of rainbow bagels sit on a table in the women's and gender center — Every Friday, the WGC hosts Bagel Friday! Students get to enjoy free bagels (including rainbow “gaygels”) and be in community together.

For me, the Women’s and Gender Center is a safe place to ask questions and make mistakes. It is also the place I go on campus to be more productive and socialize with others.

Ileigh Aube ‘24

Identity-Based Student Groups

Include+

Type	Diversity & Inclusion
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Reece Hoskyns, Club Leader Ann McMullen, Club Leader Alex Martin, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Ann McMullen
Email	Email Us

Description

Include+ hosts weekly gatherings for LGBTQ+ students and allies to come hang out. This club provides a safe, welcoming space for any student involved in the queer community. Some activities we have done at club meetings in the past include video games, board games, chess, PowerPoint presentation nights, pizza parties, and nail painting. We also march in the Burlington Pride Parade each year with the Women’s & Gender Center.

Womxn in Technology

Type	Academic Diversity & Inclusion
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Savannah Ciak, President Hannelore Sanokklis, Vice President Sierra Blume, Game Representative Lily Pouliot, Communications Lead Melanie Brown, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Savannah Ciak
Email	Email Us

Description

The Womxn in Technology Club offers a safe and supportive space for students who are considered minorities in the field of technology. While the club mainly focuses on the experiences of students who are minorities in regard to gender (female-identifying and gender non-conforming), all students are welcome. Diverse experiences and perspectives are what our club is all about! Join us for a mix of community building and technical nights, where we invite guest speakers, talk about different technologies folks are interested in, and do hands-on educational activities and labs.

Stiller Women in Business

Type	Academic Diversity & Inclusion
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Grace Phelps, President Tori Long, Vice President & Marketing Manager Nicole Morris , Faculty Advisor Jennifer Vincent, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Grace Phelps
Email	Email Us

Description

Stiller Women in Business is a group of students who are committed to giving women and other marginalized communities within the business world a safe space to hang out and talk about classes and other activities on campus. You do not have to be female identifying or a business major to participate in the club. Our goal is to explore, transform, and ignite the business world, and this starts with us. Through the combined efforts of its members and leaders in the business community, SWIB strengthens their professional expertise to positively impact their careers and society.

Our Mission:

To Explore, Transform, & Ignite the Nature of Women in Business, Now and in the future.

What We Do!

Meetings | Networking Events | Skills Panels/Workshops | Mentor Program | Partnership Events with Speaking from Experience, WEI & More!

Why We Do It!