Center For Women In Government And Civil Society

**The Center for Women in Government and Civil Society** *Promoting Social Justice and an Equitable Society* For 45 years, CWGCS has been a premier academic research and education center with a social change agenda. We expand opportunities and create possibilities for all students. The Center for Women in Government & Civil Society is part of the [Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy](https://www.albany.edu/rockefeller) and is **open to all**, regardless of sex or gender. Vision A world where people of all background participate equally in shaping the future. Mission CWGCS seeks to deepen and broaden political access, economic opportunities and social inclusion by strengthening the capacity of government, nonprofit and business sectors to implement responsive, inclusive and equitable policies, practices and services. Guiding Principles - Participatory decision-making and mutual respect - Recognition and celebration of diversity - Sensitivity toward boundaries, including those of geography and identity - Engagement with the community to inform our practices and work - Continuous evaluation of our work towards achieving equity - Readiness to embrace challenge as an agent of growth Core Values Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, Integrity, Equality Strategic Focus Provide purposeful research and transformative education that: - Fill knowledge gaps and facilitate the implementation of evidence-based approaches to advancing social equity. - Raise awareness about intersecting inequities. - Promote equal participation of all people in all aspects of society. The Center advances a rigorous research and education agenda that focuses public service leadership, economic security, health disparities, and safety and well-being.