Mission
The mission of the Women's Leadership Council is to support educational opportunities for re-entry students at CSUMB.
Goals
Encourage women to play a philanthropic leadership role at CSUMB.
Increase knowledge of CSUMB among women leaders in the community.
History and Accomplishments
The Women's Leadership Council has a membership base of over 140. Membership contributions, proceeds from the Otter Outfitters, grants, and the council's scholarship endowment generate support for re-entry students at CSUMB.
Since 2003, the Women's Leadership Council has:
- Grown the WLC Scholarship Endowment to more than $400,000
- Awarded more than 150 scholarships to re-entry students at CSUMB, including $62,500 (25 scholarships of $2,500 each) for the 2022-2023 academic year
- Distributed more than 145 emergency awards of up to $500, enabling re-entry students to stay in school when faced with unexpected financial obligations
- Offered a professional clothing closet "Otter Outfitters" for CSUMB students and alumni
- Inaugurated the Community Woman of Distinction in 2017
Who are re-entry students?
Re-entry students comprise approximately 20 percent of the CSUMB student body. CSUMB re-entry students:
- Have returned to school after an absence of a year or more
- Face financial challenges, including parental responsibilities, that traditional students do not encounter
Anyone is welcome to become a member or apply to be considered for a scholarship. People of all genders, including transgender and non-binary or gender-fluid people, are eligible to become a member or apply / be considered for a scholarship. The Women's Leadership Council does not consider sex, gender, or any other protected status as part of the membership or scholarship application process and does not limit or restrict membership or scholarships based on protected status.