OCC Womencenter Records

Collection

Identifier: OCCR0001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Series 1: Administrative Files; 1972-2015 Series 1 consists of reports, correspondence, memos, Womencenter anniversaries, newspaper clippings and articles, newsletters, publications, press releases, meeting minutes, By-Laws, the history of the Womencenter, job descriptions, proposals and other administrative material related to the operation of the Womencenter.

Series 2: Programs and Events; 1974-2015 Series 2 consists of program materials, conferences, workshops, flyers and handouts, educational subject files, and event materials created throughout the duration of the Womencenter.

Series 3: Audio Visual Materials; 1972-2014 Series 3 consists of photographs, video, slideshows, cassette and VHS tapes, as well as teaching models, which document various events and programs produced by the Womencenter.

Series 4: OCC Digital Repository; 1998-2006 The Digital Repository holds conference, annual, and program Reports.

Dates

1973 - 2015

Creator

Oakland Community College. Womencenter (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Refer to the OCC Archives "Rules for Use of Archival Materials." Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Archive prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Dean and/or the donor.

Extent

9.5 Linear Feet (3 MB, 8 SB)

12.8 Megabytes (7 Files)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Womencenter was founded in 1973 by a small group of women students, faculty, and staff. The Center operated as a volunteer organization until 1974 when the counseling department included the Womencenter as an outreach program with Mary White as its director. The Womencenter initially focused on improving campus services for women, providing assistance for new or returning women students, and bringing special outside resources to the campus. As it grew, they developed a referral service, sponsored workshops and seminars, and participated in local, state, and national conferences on women and women’s issues. In 1976, with the addition of Peer Counseling, a part-time staff position was created to coordinate that program. In 1980 the Womencenter moved to its final location at the Orchard Ridge Campus.

Although the Womencenter was located on the Orchard Ridge Campus, it served all OCC campus locations and the surrounding community. The Womencenter and its coordinator Arlene Frank sponsored many popular workshops and events including: the Girls Matter Conference, the Women’s Art Show, Women at Work: Magic Summer Camp, and the Women’s Conference: “A Call to Wholeness”. The Womencenter closed on May 22, 2015.

This collection reflects the services, events, and programs that the Womencenter provided to the Oakland Community College Campuses and the surrounding community.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 4 series – Series 1 (Boxes 1-2), Series 2 (Boxes 2-8), Series 3 (Boxes 9-11), series 4 (OCC Digital Repository). Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject.