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Academic Women's Equity Coalition Collection

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Summary

Identifier

UA 50.10

Title

Academic Women's Equity Coalition Collection

Creator

Academic Women's Equity Coalition, South Dakota State University

Dates

1983-1992

Extent

0.21 linear feet (1 small document case)

Language

English

Repository

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Access note

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Preferred Citation

Name of item . Academic Women's Equity Coalition Collection. UA 50.10. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The Academic Women's Equity Coalition worked to identify, investigate and seek solutions related to issues of equity at South Dakota State University, provided opportunity for the exchange of information and ideas related to academic women's issues, and served as support and action group for faculty women. This collection is composed of clippings, membership and committee lists, correspondence, meeting agenda, programs, finances and a brief history of the coalition.

Historical Note

The Academic Women's Equity Coalition began in 1983-84, developing out of informal discussions on equity issues among some women faculty members at South Dakota State University. Membership was open to all female faculty members at South Dakota State University and other persons, male or female, who supported the purposes of the Academic Women's Equity Coalition. The purposes of the coalition included working to identify, investigate and seek solutions related to issues of equity at South Dakota State University; to providing opportunity for the exchange of information and ideas related to academic women's issues; and to serving as support and action group for faculty women. The coalition's area of activity included the promotion of non-sexist language, equality in hiring practices, salaries and promotions and tenure, and encouraging women to move into administrative positions at South Dakota State University.

Contents Note

This collection is composed of clippings, membership and committee lists, correspondence, meeting agenda, programs, finances and a brief history of the group. Also included is a rough draft of an official complaint of discrimination at South Dakota State University filed with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and notification of results of the investigation.

Key Words

  • Academic Women's Equity Coalition
  • Pay equity
  • Sex discrimination against women

Container List

BoxFolderDescriptionDate(s)
11Clippings1986, undated
12Committeesundated
13Correspondence1985, 1991
14Due paying members1983-1985
15Finances1986, 1992
16Historyundated
17Investigation of discrimination1984
18Meeting agenda1983-1985
19Programs1983