Women's History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.”
Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
For mor information: https://womenshistorymonth.gov
The Office of Education and Training is committed to advancing knowledge, skills, and professional development across our institution through high-quality, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support educational programs that foster lifelong learning, empower individuals at all levels, and align with organizational goals. We aim to cultivate an environment where continuous improvement, academic excellence, and workforce readiness are supported through innovative engagement practices, evidence-based training, and strategic partnerships.
Through collaboration with departments, leadership, and community stakeholders, the Office of Education and Training provides targeted development opportunities that enhance both personal and institutional capacity. Whether through workshops, certificate programs, virtual platforms, or educational initiatives, we work to ensure that every individual, students, staff members, or faculty, have the tools and support needed to thrive. Our approach emphasizes equity, adaptability, and impact, positioning education and training as central drivers of organizational excellence and mission fulfillment.
The Office of Education and Training, in partnership with Multicultural Affairs for Students and the Seita Scholars Program, offers workshops on the following topics:
- Exploring Perspectives and Roles in Higher Education
- Addressing Subtle Behaviors that Impact Learning and Work
- Safe On Campus
- Understanding Unconscious Influences on Decision-Making
- Developing Reflective and Responsive Teaching & Leadership Practices
- Humanizing Differences in an Anti-DEI Climate
- Cognitive Empathy
- How to Become a Trauma Informed Ally
The Office of Education and Training also provides the following:
- Events and programs to promote awareness about diversity and inclusion.
- Networking and outreach opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
- Educational Training and Workshops
- Interactive spaces to discuss topics and issues relevant to institutions of higher education
