Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

Founded in 1992, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics provides leadership development and educational opportunities for women and men interested in politics and public service through programs blending the resources and scholarship of the academic environment with the actual experiences of individuals in the public and private sectors.

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Woman and Politics serves more than 3,000 women and men of all ages each year through its programs, events and activities. More than 50 Iowa State students pursuing degrees in a variety of academic majors participate annually in the Center's scholarship, mentorship and leadership development programs. The Center brings outstanding women leaders and role models to campus each year through the Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics and for other events and activities. The Center encourages and supports research on women and politics by awarding the annual Carrie Chapman Catt Prize to scholars in a variety of academic disciplines.

The Center honors Carrie Chapman Catt - one of Iowa State's most distinguished alumni - and a leader of the U.S. woman suffrage movement, founder of the League of Women Voters, crusader for international peace, and an advocate for the expansion of women's rights throughout the world. The Center is located in Carrie Chapman Catt Hall, which is also home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University.

Women Impacting ISU Calendar
2009 Nominations Sought
Twelve women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics on the third annual "Women Impacting ISU" calendar.

The nomination deadline is September 12, 2008.

The Women Impacting ISU calendar is sponsored by Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Catt Associates student leadership organization and funded by a mini-grant from the Women's Enrichment Fund, administered by the Women's Leadership Consortium. Catt Associates is funded by GSB.

Nomination Form (Word Document)

The Catt Center Leadership Series
Maggie Luttrell and Marisa Stadlman completed the Carrie Chapman Catt Center's "Axel Leadership Series." The series consists of three courses: LAS 222 "Leadership Styles and Strategies in a Diverse Society," LAS 333 "Women in Leadership and Public Policy," and LAS 488 ""Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women and Leadership."

The Axel Leadership Series are courses taught by the staff of the Catt Center in its efforts to educate Iowa Statestudents about women and leadership. This series is part of the proposed Certificate in Community Leadership and Public Service, which is anticipated to receive its final approval in fall 2008.

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