Gender Scholar Award
About
The Women's Caucus, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences promotes an academic culture of inclusiveness at Western Michigan University in research, teaching, service and administration. To support and encourage efforts in this area, the Women’s Caucus offers this award annually for a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in gender-related research and scholarly activities.
Award winners receive a plaque/award, are honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony held during the spring semester, and will be asked to present their work publicly during the spring semester at a WMU community event. In addition, award winners receive $1,000, which is deposited into their departmental WRAP account, which can be spent following university policies for WRAP expenditures.
2025 Recipient Information | Dr. Agatha Slupek
Dr. Agatha A. Slupek is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science. She received her Ph.D. in 2022 from the University of Chicago in the field of political theory. Dr. Slupek’s research in feminist political thought examines how experiences of institutional betrayal inform practices of feminist critique and democratic action. Her academic writing has appeared in the journals Polity and Contemporary Political Theory. Dr. Slupek has written for public audiences in the blog for the Journal of the History of Ideas, Jacobin magazine, and Red Wedge magazine.
Deadline for Nominations
Nominations are due February 22, 2026
Nominee Eligibility
- All board-appointed College of Arts and Sciences faculty, both emerging scholars and established faculty, are eligible.
Criteria for Award Selection
- High-quality work and contributions advancing knowledge in an area of research that has a gender focus.
Required Self-Nomination Materials
- Cover letter describing how you meet the criteria for this award.
- A copy of your curriculum vita
- A sample of your research or creative activity that best represents your accomplishments and potential relative to this award.
Submit a Nomination
If You Have Questions
Please email Anna Popkova (@email), co-chair of the CAS Women's Caucus, with any questions or concerns.