Women’s & Gender Center

We are a comfortable, inclusive, and fun place for students to hang out, meet new friends, and have good conversation. Students of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome to call this place home, and we hope you will! We also facilitate educational and supportive programming around our three major themes.

The Community Space Resources Identity-Based Student Groups

The WGC is a space for everyone.

We provide specific support for students whose gender identities and sexual orientations are traditionally marginalized in our culture–thus focusing on female-identified, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and LGBTQ+ identified students.

Cisgender men are encouraged to be a part of the center as advocates, allies, activists, friends, and supporters. We welcome discussions and opinions, and we do not tolerate bigotry, racism, or hate of any kind. We strive to meet people where they are, encouraging healthy, inclusive, and friendly language and behavior.

Three Educational Themes

Empowerment & Leadership Development

We host programming that aims to empower women and celebrate their accomplishments. We help women on our campus nurture confidence, bravery, and self advocacy skills.

Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation

Serving as an inclusive and comforting space for Champlain’s LGBTQ+ community, the Women’s & Gender Center provides a platform for discussions and support.

Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention

The Women’s & Gender Center is committed to educating the community about bystander intervention, sexual violence prevention, and survivor resources.

Read More About Our Educational Themes
WGC interior, students meeting and discussing in a group

The Community Space

The Women’s & Gender Center is a bright, vibrant, safe space for Champlain College students to gather, enjoy each other’s company, and learn.

Learn More!

Come Visit Us!

We are located in Skiff Annex, Room 102. The Women’s & Gender Center is open to all students providing a comfortable and inviting space for advocates, allies, activists, friends, and supporters!

Snowy trans day of remembrance student group posing with signs and flags in the courtyard
WGC Pride Parade student group photo with a Champlain College banner
women's and gender center booth table set up featuring pride flags
four students smile with paintbrushes in hand as they paint an intersex flag crosswalk on campus, with blue skies behind them

Space & Events Photos

For me, the Women’s and Gender Center is a safe place to ask questions and make mistakes. It is also the place I go on campus to be more productive and socialize with others.
Ileigh Aube ‘24

Identity-Based Student Groups

students marching in the pride parade sporting Champlain Include, pride flags, and WGC.

Include+

Diversity & Inclusion, Social
Womxn in Tech club at the activity fair outside of IDX

Womxn in Technology

Academic, Diversity & Inclusion, Social
Stiller Women in Business meeting in the Morgan Room on campus

Stiller Women in Business

Social
View more Diversity & Inclusion Clubs

Women’s & Gender Center

Location

Skiff Annex, Room 102
163 S Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
9 AM–5 PM

Contact Us

Additional Resources

Two students hang out in the Women's and Gender Center, seated below a Rosie the Riveter sign.
WGC Resources 

The Women’s and Gender Center has put together a list of on-campus and off-campus resources for the Champlain community to reference.
two people repaint the red, black, and green crosswalk on campus that says "black lives matter"
Office of Diversity & Inclusion 

The ODI is a resource for all Champlain students looking to take an active role in creating a safe and inclusive campus.
Skiff Hall in the fall
Title IX Office 

The Title IX Office seeks to maintain a safe learning and working environment, and oversees reports of sexual misconduct and Title IX violations. Check out their list of community resources.