OWA Spotlight!
The Partnering for Advancement Mentoring Program assists women in attaining their professional goals. Each fall, all newly hired women get invited to participate in the program. For more information, as well as application forms, please visit the Partnering for Advancement page!
Empowering Women and the Larger Community of Indiana University Bloomington
The Office for Women's Affairs (OWA) exists to empower women and the larger community of Indiana University Bloomington. As a service unit which reports directly to the Office of the Provost, OWA partners with other entities to address the needs, issues and goals of women faculty, staff and students in ways that facilitate gender equity, personal safety, academic success, satisfying work environments, ethical leadership and career advancement.
OWA advocates for policies and practices that bring about the full participation of women in the university community. Our office educates and partners with other campus entities to promote productive as well as satisfying working environments that are free from oppressive attitudes and illegal behaviors. We work diligently to ensure that women are free from all forms of harassment and relationship violence. Our office provides counseling, coaching and referral services to faculty, staff and students at no charge. OWA educates our community through research studies, reports and a workshop series on leadership, financial management, career advancement, self-care and work-life balance issues. Overall, OWA enriches our campus life by empowering all members of our university community with the cutting-edge policies and practices that improve the working conditions of women and men in our intellectual community.
We are located at 1021 East Third Street, Memorial Hall East, Room 123.
Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
To make an appointment, please call 812-855-3849 or email us at owa@indiana.edu.
We are looking forward to working with you.
