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Ford Institutionalizing Global Women's Studies Institutionalizing Global Women's Studies, the Center's current project begun with a grant from the Ford Foundation, builds on the successes of Curricular Crossings (1995-1999) to infuse women's studies scholarship more deeply with the perspectives of international scholars and globally defined research. Since 2001, grant funds have brought two to three international scholars to the Center each year for semester-long residencies. Ford Associates teach one course in women's studies at one of the Five Colleges while engaging in their own research at the Center. Collaborations and interaction with Five College faculty serve to redefine the perspective of the field while developing courses more attentive to international as well as gendered issues. Conversely, international scholars themselves gain access to essential networks, creating a kind of mutual aid through networking. In this manner the Center is able to advance women's studies both locally and worldwide. The program will continue through the 2007-2008 academic year. For Ford Associateship application information go to Applying to the Center | |