Our Vision

By supporting women in business, Xavier University is providing the opportunity for women to grow, follow their passion, and ultimately increase the economic stability and security of our communities.

The Williams College of Business is prepared to lead this effort by creating the Center for Women in Business and Leadership with focused and intentional efforts in these areas:

• Attracting young women to study business by exposing them to a variety career paths from an early age. This includes targeted outreach to middle and high school girls to broaden awareness about what it means to "go into business" with the goal of providing experiential learning experiences that will excite and motivate them to learn more while demystifying the unknown. Through this process girls can gain confidence, learn useful skills such as creativity, dealing with failure, and problem solving.
• Educating women at the Williams College of Business and across the broader University community not only the theory, but also the application of their chosen discipline. This includes how to navigate obstacles that may impede their success and progress. Ultimately, this strong academic footing will lead to greater choice for students in their chosen field.
• Supporting women in their personal and professional development through continued education, networking, and coaching so they are empowered to make informed decisions. Often times women are forced into an either/or mentality when it comes to personal and career choices. Our intent is to broaden the conversation and teach women it is possible to have both a rich personal life and promising career at the same time.
• Elevating women into leadership positions in both profit and non-profit organizations. Women succeed in the classroom AND in the boardroom.