Introduction to Soochow University Gender Equity Education Committee

To promote substantive equality between genders, eliminate gender discrimination, safeguard personal dignity, and foster and establish educational resources and an environment conducive to gender equity, Soochow University officially established the Gender Equity Education Committee on August 1, 2005, in accordance with the Gender Equity Education Act. The President serves as the chair, the Secretary General as the executive director, while the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of General Affairs, Director of the Personnel Office, and Director of the Health and Counseling Center serve as ex officio members. The committee also comprises seven faculty representatives, one to three professional representatives, two administrative staff representatives, and two student representatives. Female members shall constitute at least one-half of the total number of members.