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INTRODUCTION
The Center Director chartered the
Women's Advisory Committee (WAC)
in 1995 to:
• Provide advice, guidance, and
recommendations to Center
Management with respect to the
employment and advancement
of women;
• Serve as a focal point for the
concerns of women on matters
affecting their employment and
work life;
• Help resolve Centerwide issues
affecting women employees; and
• Provide educational forums for
employees and managers on
women's issues.
The committee functions under the
auspices of the Federal Women's
Program, which was established in
1969 through Executive Order 11478.
The current WAC is the third incarna-
tion of an advisory committee for
women at Greenbelt. The initial com-
mittee, active during the 70's, estab-
lished the Day Care Center and initiat-
ed upward-mobility programs. From
1989 to 1992 the Women's Advisory
Group (WAG) chose sexual harass-
ment as their primary issue. Their
efforts resulted in Center training for
all supervisors and employees. They
also encouraged the consideration of
Center clerical staff as candidates for
the Technician Apprentice Program.
PROGRAM INITIATIVES
The WAC focuses on helping women
balance work and family life. Program
initiatives include inauguration of the
Centerwide Lactation Program and the
Dependent Care Referral Service, which
are now managed through the Office of
Human Resources (OHR).
With the help of the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) the WAC set
up a Domestic Violence Program. The
WAC worked with OHR, Security, and
other offices to develop a common pro-
tocol for response to employees who
may be either victims or perpetrators of
domestic violence. Additional informa-
tion on this issue is at: http://ohrgsſc.
nasa.gov/family/domestic/home.htm
The WAC meets annually with the
Center Director and more frequently
with the Directors of OHR, AETD and
OSSMA to discuss issues that affect
women's careers and work life. The
WAC meets with other Directors of if
issues need to be raised.
During Women's History Month (March)
and on Women's Equality Day (August),
the WAC sponsors programs to cele-
brate the contributions and accomplish-
ments of women.
In 2002 the WAC initiated its first
annual Career and Networking
Luncheon at the Rec Center. A speaker
and a panel of Goddard women
addressed a variety of career issues.
Over 100 women participated.
The WAC, funded by the .
Council, led the Centerwide Quality of
Worklife (QWL) survey. Recommen-
dations included the establishment of a
QWL office in OHR and innovative
work arrangements including televork
and other flexible work schedules. OHR
is working these actions.
Each year, WAC's Lunchtime Seminars
deal with issues of interest to women.
In 2002 the spotlight was on relation-
ships. Programs included sessions on
parenting, networking, balance, and
gender differences in communication.
During the previous year, the focus was
on women's health. The theme for 2003
is Linking Goddard Women. Programs
will feature Goddard women ...] pro-
vide structured opportunities for net-
working and learning about the oppor-
tunities available at Goddard.
The WAC also sponsors several
outreach initiatives. In June, the Center
holds a weeklong program for junior
high school girls: the Summer Institute
in Science, Technology, Engineering, &
Research (SISTER). In 2003 the WAC is
Fº to host an all-day program
O
r girls in honor of Women's Equality
Day (August 26).
For up-to-date information on 2003
ſº please check our Web site:
tip://eeo.gsfo.nasa.gov/wac
PROFILE OF
GODDARD WOMEN
Why do we need a
women's program?
The chart below shows that at the
end of Fiscal Year 2002, while women
held 1180 of Goddard's 3250 civil
service jobs, they were under repre-
sented in technical jobs, supervisory
positions and at the higher grades.
Representation of Women
40 |
35
30
25
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i Supervisors - GS 14-15 - SES
The average salary of women at
GSFC ($66.9K) is 75% that of male
employees.
Women still struggle to balance
work and family i. The
Women's Advisory Committee (WAC)
seeks to help women move ahead in
their careers by removing barriers to
their advancement.
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WOMEN'S
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVES
chair
Patricia A. Huber (Patty) --300
Vice Chºir
Donya M. Douglas --500
Directorate Representatives
200: Dond L. Ford
From C. Teel
AOO: Jcnice L. Buckner
Vanesse L. Griffin
500; Maureen P. Modden (Mo)
300 Ramond L. Kessel (Mond)
900. Virginia L. Kalb (Ginny)
Contractor Representatives
Christing M. Kominoſh (Chris)
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Florence W. Tom
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oºr representative
Karen L. Rogers
EEC Representative
Lynne G. Slater
Each civil servant member can be
reached via e-mail º appending
"@nasa.gov/ to her full name.