HOW DOES A WOMEN'S STUDIES MINOR COMPLEMENT YOUR MAJOR?

	Michelle More, Chemistry	"The Women's Studies Minor compliments my major by (1) exposing how gender affects the process of science; (2) balancing and aiding in a better understanding of a male-dominated field; and (3) recognizing and appreciating the differences between women and men."
	Sandra Powell, Business Admin	"Knowing how women think and becoming expert in women's issues is a very valuable thing in the business world.  This can help in motivating women workers and setting up programs, hours, benefits, etc."
NO PHOTO	Judy Pratt, Nursing	"Most nurses are females and bring to the worksite issues affecting women in the workplace and community.  Understanding women's issues would help in establishing work site policies in addressing family issues, work schedules, job situations, economics, etc."
NO PHOTO	Peggy Saunders, Teacher, Elementary & Secondary Education	"All teachers need to understand these issues.  Girls can do math and the sciences just as well as boys.  No one should be tracked based on gender.  Although this is not a teaching minor, it has elements and concepts that are vital for the K-12 school teacher."
	Leigh Shaw, Psychology	"The Women's Studies Minor compliments my major by showing breadth in terms of examining social relations from multiple perspectives, particularly highlighting how power and status inform social relations."
	Becky Johns, Department of Communication	"We have an emphasis in family and interpersonal communication which is closely aligned with goals of women's studies."
	Diane Krantz, English	"The Women's Studies Minor complements my major by providing background and insights into women's issues that impact the reading of literatures by and about women."