Shugart Women’s Center
The mission of the Shugart Women’s Center is to support and enhance the academic, professional, and personal development of all women and individuals that identify as women. The Shugart Women’s Center is committed to promoting equitable opportunities in an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that values and celebrates the diversity of all women, regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Advocacy & Programming
- Information and education surrounding issues affecting women and their families
- Individual counseling, support, and community referrals
- Sessions and workshops with a goal to bring women together, celebrate what it means to be a woman, and bring awareness to specific causes.
- Topics include: breast cancer, domestic violence, sexual assault, relationships, parenting
- Provides gently used free women’s and children’s clothing
- Baby supplies such as diapers and wipes
- Open boutique available the last Wednesday of each month 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm. Other days and times available by appointment.
In December 1998, Forsyth Tech opened the first women’s resource center on a North Carolina community college campus. Gloria Sexton, the former director, initiated the idea. It was then shared with former president of Forsyth Tech, Dr. Desna Wallin. Room 206 of Hauser Hall was allocated and renovated for the center. In August 2002, the Forsyth Tech Foundation received an endowment from Mr. Grover F. Shugart, CEO of Shugart Enterprises, LLC, for the college’s Women’s Resource Center. The center was then renamed Shugart Women’s Center at Forsyth Tech. Although the center assist female students, it is open to all enrolled students of Forsyth as well as faculty and staff.
Other Helpful Resources
The North Carolina Community College Childcare Grant Program was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to assist student -parents with their childcare needs. The grant provides assistance in the form of a reimbursement for Fall and Spring semesters for up to 2 academic years.
To learn more about requirements or express interest please contact swc@forsythtech.edu
National Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Local Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 336-722-4457
Local Domestic Violence Hotline: 336-723-8125
The Center offers a quiet space for students to complete homework assignments.
Contact Info for the Shugart Women’s Center
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hauser Hall, Room 206
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103-5197
Phone: 336.734.7280
Fax: 336.734.7597
Email: swc@forsythtech.edu