The Women's Research Center was established in August, 2001 with support from the President and Provost under the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In 2006 the WRC became one of the nine centers and institutes under the Office of Research & Commercialization reporting to Dr. M.J. Soileau, Vice President for Research & Commercialization.
The Vision of the Women's Research Center is to enhance the prominence of the University of Central Florida in research relevant to women and to enhance the research capacity of UCF women faculty. The Mission of the Women's Research Center is:
- To encourage excellence in scholarship, research and creativity among UCF faculty and students in endeavors related to women.
- To foster research activities that are both inclusive and diverse building interdisciplinary collaborations throughout UCF.
- To develop research partnerships