Terri Johnson Terri Johnson became Director of the June Anderson Women's Center in September, 2006. She has an extensive background in gender and diversity issues. Terri believes that learning is a life long process and enjoys reading, mentoring students, community involvement, researching and learning new things. Her vision is to have the JAWC become a place where students, staff, faculty and community members can network, receive services and resources, attend a wide range of programs and events and feel that they are a very important part of the JAWC. You may contact Terri at 615-898-2193 or trjohnso@mtsu.edu.

Mary Ann Guiliano Mary Ann Guiliano has been employed in the June Anderson Women's Center since 1999 and has coordinated Staff and Volunteers in the many programs the JAWC has each year. Mary Ann enjoys working with, supervising and teaching students the many facets of running the office and programs, this has been a fulfillment in her life. You may contact Mary Ann at 615-898-2193 or mguilian@mtsu.edu.

History

When the Women's Center at MTSU opened its doors in 1977, it became the oldest university women's center in the state of Tennessee, a year older than Vanderbilt University. The founders of the center, including June S. Anderson, saw the need to provide support for the increasing number of women entering higher education.

Originally called WISE, Women in Service to Education, was staffed by faculty and staff volunteers in a small room in Jones Hall. Women faculty provided furniture, made curtains, donated books and encouraged adult learners in non-traditional fields.

While women at MTSU have come a long way from the single room and the homemade furnishings, a "room of their own" is still at the heart of the present Women's Center.

Named for a chemistry professor and one of the founding mothers of women's programs at MTSU, the June Anderson Women's Center, located off the lobby in the James Union Building, has two full-time staff members, and several student associates.

Our goals are to offer a safe haven for the women of MTSU, to provide advocacy for women on campus and to enable them to feel supported as they embark on their journey in higher education.