President & Provost's Council on Women

The President and Provost's Council on Women (PPCW) leads the charge to advance women across The Ohio State University. PPCW advocates to the president and provost for all Ohio State women and provides leadership for the development of policies and practices that positively affect the working environment for women. 

Chair of the President & Provost's Council on Women: Katrina Lee

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When women succeed, we all succeed. At The Ohio State University, we’re working to create a culture and environment that support and encourage the success and leadership of women in all career fields and on all career paths.

We work to represent as much diversity as possible: race, orientation rank of position, location, career level, staff, faculty and more. Through that diversity, we’re able to better assess and respond to issues affecting women from both a personal and campus-wide perspective. Through the support of The Women’s Place, we’re able to carry out our work at Ohio State.

Learn more about Chair Katrina Lee.


About the Council on Women 

PPCW Past Chair and council member, Zarine Shah, shares the work of the council and vision of gender equity at the university.

Position Statement on Racial Equity

As members of the President and Provost’s Council on Women (PPCW), we work toward a more equitable world for women. We believe this: If women of color do not have equity, women do not have equity. And the data is clear: Women of color do not have equity.

PPCW Position Statement on Racial Equity >


The Work of the Council

A few examples among the many charges the council has taken on are featured below.

Award plaque for Janine Oman

Equity in Award Nominations for Women

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Flexible Work Policy

100 and 50 dollar bills spread out with male and female gender symbols on top

Gender-based Pay Equity


Staff and faculty are encouraged to reach out to the council with questions, comments and/or concerns.

Email the President and Provost's Council on Women