Series consists of records relating to various administrative activities carried out by the department, including work study programs for students and an honorary degree nomination (Muriel Duckworth). Records include correspondence, proposals, and nomination documentation such as CVs, articles, and other background documentation.

Series consists of records documenting various conferences, seminars, and retreats organized by the department, and in particular those sponsored by the Ruth Wynn Woodward Endowed Chair. See sub-series descriptions for activities documented and record types included.

Series consists of records documenting the content and evaluation standards of courses. Records include course outlines and descriptions, reading lists, class schedules, examination and assignment questions, and other documents.

Series consists of records relating to the evolution of the department, in particular the establishment of the Women's Studies Program at SFU and the introduction of a Master of Arts degree in Women's Studies. Records include correspondence, reports, and proposals.

Series consists of publications and promotional materials that have been actively collected by the SFU Archives to document the Women's Studies program and department. Records include newsletters, program information, posters, brochures, and other documents.

Series consists of records documenting various lectures and talks given by high-profile, invited speakers, including those sponsored by the Ruth Wynn Woodward Endowed Chair. Speakers have included Lorenne M.G. Clark, Linda M. Fedigan, Ruth Hubbard, Evelyn Fox Keller, Jane Rule, and Eleanor Wachtel, among others. Records include correspondence, proposals, CVs, promotional materials (including posters), and other documentation.