The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky investigates gender broadly conceived, and the cultures and contributions of women worldwide from feminist/womanist perspectives.

The purpose of the department is to develop and coordinate an interdisciplinary curriculum in Gender and Women's Studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels; support critical research, teaching and public programming in Gender and Women's Studies that take into account various beliefs about gender, race, class, and sexuality; and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The Gender and Women's Studies Department aims to serve the university and the Commonwealth through promotion of equity and commitment to excellence.

Staff and Administration

Administrative Support Associate:
Michelle Del Toro
GWS Office, 112 Breckinridge Hall 0056
859-257-1388
michelle.deltoro@uky.edu

Chair:
Karen Tice
211 Breckinridge Hall 0056
859-257-7976
karen.tice@uky.edu

Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Carol Mason
213 Breckinridge Hall
859-257-1788
carol.mason@uky.edu

Director of Graduate Studies:
Ellen Riggle
1635 Patterson Office Tower
859-257-7036
pol164@email.uky.edu