Luann Dummer Center for Women

The Luann Dummer Center for Women (LDCW) addresses the needs and aspirations of women. The Center’s educational programs, activities, and resources are available to students, faculty and staff of the university. These services foster the intellectual, spiritual and personal development of women, and promote an open and diverse environment at St. Thomas. By enhancing academic experiences and providing developmental opportunities, the Center assists women in achieving their highest potential. As the Center fulfills this purpose, it contributes to the entire campus community. The Luann Dummer Center for Women was established in 1993 by a special bequest from Dr. Luann Dummer's estate.

The LDCW is located in O'Shaughnessy Educational Center, Room 103.

LDCW New Director Search

The University of St. Thomas is seeking a full-time tenured faculty member to be director of the Luann Dummer Center for Women.

Compensation for this position is the equivalent of three courses released time per year, plus January Term and summer stipend.

Our current director, Dr. Young-Ok An's tenure will conclude on June 30th, 2019. She will have served two, three year terms, with dedication and passion for the LDCW’s mission.

Applicants are requested to send the following materials to Ann Johnson via e-mail (a9johnson@stthomas.edu) or to Mail #AQU 110H by Friday, October 19th, 2018:

1) a resumé

2) a letter of application outlining the reasons for interest in the position and relevant experience with the Center and other applicable experience

3) a statement from the candidate’s department chair indicating the department’s willingness to release the candidate’s time to the Center.

The due date for applications is October 19th, 2018.

For more information about the Center, contact a current Board member: Manuela Hill-Muñoz, create[space] & Changemaking; Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada, Music; Abigail Heller, Class of 2019, Neuroscience; Dr. Angela High-Pippert, Political Science; Dr. Sue Myers, Women’s Studies (Ex Officio) and Theology; Patricia Satzer, Law Library; Dr. Kari Zimmerman, History; Dr. Ann Johnson, Ex Officio.