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Assoicated Students
for Women's Issues
P.O. Box 6003
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6003
tel: 928-523-6946
fax: 928-523-6541
email: aswi.set@gmail.com
University Union
Room 202
Mon-Fri 9-5
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Associated Students for Women's Issues
Associated Students for Women's Issues is one of
three representative student bodies on
the Northern Arizona University campus. ASWI actively addresses student issues and provides
a forum to voice concerns. We are a diverse group of individuals, both male and female,
who share a common desire to work towards gender, racial, and ethnic equality and oppose
oppression of any kind. Membership in ASWI is open to all students, faculty and staff at NAU.
Please join us Wednesdays at 4:15 pm for our General Council meetings
in
Havasupai A, University Union (Bldg 30).
Fem-i-nism (fem - e - niz - em) n. 1: Belief in the social, political, and
economic equality of the sexes. 2: Organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests.
Resource List:
Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (NACASA): NACASA is a
local victim advocacy center for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The center co-ordinates
the efforts of Law Enforcement, Victim Witness Services, medical services, Crisis Counselors, and provides
a safe, comfortable environment for survivors to get help. 5200 E. Cortland Blvd, Suite B-5, Flagstaff, AZ
86004 (928)527-0708
Northland Family Help Center: The mission of Northland Family Help Center is to
reduce the incidence of all forms of family and relationship violence and to promote the development of healthy
families and individuals in Northern Arizona. We are committed to providing safe shelter, counseling, advocacy,
community education and referral for individuals and families affected by violence and abuse. 2501 North 4th
Street, Suite B, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928)774-4503.
Kateri Services Support for Women in Transition; The mission of Kateri Services
is to provide recovery, advocacy, and support services to women and their children who are transitioning from
domestic violence cycles or facing other major transitional issues. 2113 North West Street Flagstaff, AZ
(928)779-7141.
ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT
PRISM
PRISM at Northern Arizona University is an officially recognized organization
aimed at creating a social, educational and political environment for NAU's
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Community. First formed back in 1986, PRISM at NAU (then the Gay Academic Union)
has grown to include hundreds of members. In addition to providing educational resources such as panels,
forums, and speakers, they also operate the LBGA at NAU Resource Center which houses various books, magazines,
and videos. P.O. Box 6036 Flagstaff, AZ 86001-6036 (928)523-7110
http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~prism-p/.
Women's Studies Department
The Program maintains a large database
of information including extensive weblinks, syllabi, gender-related periodicals, and information on the Women's
Studies minor and major, WST classes and faculty, and general Program information. Contact the WST Program at
(928)523-3300 or through the above links.
National Organization for Women (NOW)
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist
activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia.
Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF)
An organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence.
Executive Board for 2007-2008
Representative Student Bodies on the Northern Arizona University Campus:
ASNAU - Associated Students of Northern Arizona
University (student government)
AURH - Association of University Residence Halls
ASWI - Associated Students for Women's Issues
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