Read More
Check our Resources pages for articles about women in the workplace and other helpful links. 
About Us
Meet the women of CACSW

Originally formed in the fall 2008, the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CACSW) advises the chancellor on issues related to the status of women and promotes gender equity at UC Merced. The committee's charge:

Identifying and analyzing issues related to the status of women at UC Merced, including faculty, staff and students
Informing and educating campus community members about conditions that impact women within the university
Advising and making recommendations to the chancellor regarding policies and procedures that will improve conditions for women

Featured News

June 10, 2026

UC Merced and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have long been partners in cutting-edge science and technology. University students and researchers take part in numerous lab activities...

A student hones communication skills by learning how to use comedy to deliver messages.
May 26, 2026

Editor's note: This story is republished from the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of UC Merced Magazine. Walk across UC Merced’s campus on any weekday, and you might hear laughter spilling from a classroom...

A graduate student eagerly anticipates her hooding ceremony.
May 13, 2026

UC Merced is abuzz with celebration as students, families, friends, staff and faculty finish last-minute preparations for the largest commencement in university history. Across three outdoor...

Subscribe to Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women RSS