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Women in Transition (WIT)
"Helping Women Expand Their Horizons"

Women in Transition is an organization for non-traditional female students
at Western Kentucky University. The goal of WIT is to assist its members in
achieving their goal of obtaining a college degree while meeting the demands
of work, family and school. Members of WIT provide each other with support
and encouragement. WIT also provides a room where members can go to relax,
study and enjoy the company of others who are in similar situations. Membership
in WIT can lead to friendships that will take you through college and beyond.
We hope that you will consider becoming a member of WIT today!

WIT Mission Statement

1. Women in transition is a non-profit student organization dedicated to
   furthering the academic and personal development of non-traditional
   female students.
   
   
2. The Objectives of WIT shall be:
   
   
   1. To encourage women to pursue a college education.
      
      
   2. To ease non-traditional women in their adjustment to university life.
      
      
   3. To overcome personal and institutional obstacles which make it
      difficult for them to complete their degree program.
      
      
   4. To strengthen their courage and determination to fulfill their
      educational goals by putting them in contact with other women
      who have successfully made the adjustment to student life.
      
      
   5. To be an advocate for non-traditional women students with the
      central administration of the university, with various student
      services throughout the university, and with the faculty.
      
      
   6. To maintain an atmosphere of hospitality, openness, and
      collegiality throughout the organization.
      

WIT Membership

Not sure if you can be a member of WIT? If you're a woman, and
ANY of the following applies to you, then you can be a member of WIT.

1. Your are over 25 years of age.
   
   
2. You are married.
   
   
3. You have children.
   
   
4. You are returning to school after a break from college.
   
   
5. Your do not fit into the category of a traditional student for other reasons.

WIT Location

The WIT room is located at the Bowling Green Community College on
the South Campus. It is located in Room 0005. This room is equipped with
computers (with internet access), a printer, couches and chairs, a table
for eating, microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker and a phone. The phone
number for the WIT room is 745.0605. It's the perfect place to relax between
classes and visit with friends, or work on homework.

WIT Honor Code

1. The copy machine is for WIT business and homework only.
   Copies (for financial reasons) should be kept to a minimum.
   No color copies should be made unless they are for WIT business
   and have been approved by a WIT officer.
   
   
2. Personal phone calls should be limited to 5 minutes.
   
   
3. If you are the last one to leave the room, make sure the computers,
   printers, and copy machine are turned off. Lock the cabinet and desk
   containing the copy machine and computer. Please turn off the lights
   and lock the door.
   
   
4. Room hours are from 7:30am to 5:15pm.
   
   
5. Please clean up after yourself and straighten up the room if it is needed.
   
   
6. A key is provided in the lock box on the door. To enter the room,
   enter the code for the box, remove the key, unlock the door, and
   return the key to the lockbox. Please do not take the key with you.
   
   
7. Please remove any items from the refrigerator each week. Failure
   to do so may result in their removal without your permission.

Faculty Advisors

Carnetta Skipworth
C173 South Campus
Phone: 270.745.8741
Email Carnetta

Beth Rountree
C205 South Campus
Phone: 270.745.2145
Email Beth