Program Update: Women’s Studies Internship with the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women
GGS students with Dr. Karen King at the policy brief presentation in fall 2019 at the Buffalo History Museum
Through an internship partnership with the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW), students research issues facing women in Western New York and develop policy recommendations to present to the County.
Under the direction of Executive Director Karen King, students focused on a variety of issues in fall 2019, including home health care. In spring 2020, the interns collectively focused on sick pay policies and in spring 2021, students research diversity and inclusion employment policies. The spring 2022 internship cohort will be focusing on childcare, caregiving and the care economy.
Please contact us at GGSsdept@buffalo.edu if you would like a copy of the policy briefs.