The Women's Interdisciplinary Studies Program prepares individuals for the needs and opportunities of a changing world. Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary field of research and teaching that places gender and women at the center of inquiry. Central to our consideration of gender are the ways class, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age and ability shape the female and male experience. Thus, Women's Studies uniquely fulfills Colorado State University's central mission, and contributes to interpersonal, intercultural, and international understanding.