Title: Dr' Michael J' Tate
1WSU and Diversity
- Dr. Michael J. Tate
- Vice President The Division of Student Affairs,
Equity and Diversity - New Faculty Orientation
- August 13, 2007
2Equity and DiversityThe First DebatePlato
vs. Aristotle
Saxonhouse, A., Fear of Diversity The Birth of
Political Science in Ancient Greek Thought,
Chicago University of Chicago Press, 1992
3Diversity Debate
PlatoUnity and harmony would be achieved by
shared characteristics of a homogenous
citizenry.AristotleUnity and harmony is
achieved through difference. Democracy based on
variety is more likely to thrive.
4William Owen BushElected to Washingtons
first legislatureIntroduced bill to establish
the institution now known as Washington State
University1890
5Washington State University
- Established 1890
- Opened its doors to 13 collegiate and 46
preparatory students on January 13, 1892 - Agricultural College, Experiment Station and
School of Science of the state of Washington -
6First Graduating Class1897
7Washington State College Faculty Members1901
8First WSUAfrican AmericanGraduateJessie
Senora Sims WalkerPharmacyHometown Tacoma,
WA1913
9- William Lone Star Dietz
- Coached Cougars to 1917 Rose Bowl Victory
- Part Sioux Indian
10 First African American Graduate in Veterinary
MedicineWinfred A. JordanPlace of Practice
Philadelphia, PA1920
11Filipino Student Club1920s
12Richard Sakai1930s
- Business major at WSC before Japanese Americans
relocated due to World War II - WSC President E.O. Holland openly welcomed
Japanese Americans before tensions grew on the
Palouse - Board of Regents set quota of 30 Japanese
Americans from 1942-1945
13- Gladys Jennings
- First African American to receive
- masters degree at WSU, 1948
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Charles U. Smith
- First African American to receive
- a Ph.D. at WSU, 1950
- Sociology
14La Primera Decada
- First large group of Chicanos arrived
- in 1967 to participate in new High
- School Equivalency Program (HEP).
- Two years later, five HEP graduates
- enrolled at WSU.
- As more Chicano/Latinos came to
- WSU, instructor Roberto Segura led
- efforts to establish a Chicano
- Studies Program in 1970.
15WSU Provosts and Academic Vice PresidentsJohn
Slaughter Albert Yates
1979-1980 1981-1990
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17 Why is Equity and Diversity Important?
- Enriching the learning experience
- Strength of our nations democracy
- Global competencies
- Economic and social well-being of the state
- Educating students for success
18Core Values
- Quality
- Inclusion
- Achievement
- Opportunity
- Trust
- Respect
19Spokane
Pullman
Tri-Cities
Vancouver
20Common Question
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- What do we mean by EQUITY and DIVERSITY?
21Working Definition
- EQUITY is the principle that every person
deserves fair and ethical treatment it is the
foundation of our strategic goal of trust and
respect in all we do.
22Working Definition
- DIVERSITY is the variation of social and
cultural identities among people existing
together at Washington State University. -
Drawn from Taylor Cox Jr.Creating the
Multicultural Organization San Francisco
Jossey-Bass, 2001
23University-wide Benchmarks
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26Benchmark 1
- Washington State University will rank in the
top 25 among peers in racial/ethnic diversity of
the student body by 2010. - In 2004, 12.8 of WSUs total enrollment was
students of color2,969 students out of 23,241. - To achieve a ranking in the top 25 of peers, we
need 16.5 students of color using 2004 numbers
an increase of 866 students.
27Benchmark 2
- Washington State University will rank in the
top 25 among peers in racial/ethnic and gender
diversity of the faculty by 2010. - In 2005, 9.4 of WSU faculty were people of
color168 out of 1,783. - To achieve a ranking in the top 25 of peers, we
need 15.9 faculty of color, in 2005 numbers,
283.
28Benchmark 3
- Washington State University will increase
graduation rates by 10 for all students by 2010. - In 2005, the six-year graduation rate for WSU was
63.2. - To achieve a ranking in the top 25 of peers, we
need to graduate 74.7 of students within six
years. The average among peers is 68.6 -
29Strategic Goals
- University climate and intergroup relations
- Institutional leadership and management
- Representation and outcomes
- Education and Scholarship
- Assessment and accountability
30 31NCBI
- NCBI offers prevention-oriented programs to
deal with prejudice and inter-group tensions.
NCBI training offers powerful tools for genuine
dialogue that helps build relationships across
systems giving a renewed sense of community.
32Plateau Center
33Plateau Center
- Establish Journal
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- Establish Youth Camps
- Plateau Center Building
- Increase Scholarships
34McNair Achievement Program
- Create a Summer Scholars Program
- Invite undergraduates from other institutions
- Conduct research projects
- Great recruiting tool for WSU Graduate School
- Implement a GRE preparation course
35Engineering and Architecture
- Expand NYEE and HYEE Summer CampsCurrent
participants NYEE 60, HYEE 30 - Expand Bridge Program (70 participants)
- Create a camp for African American Youth
36Charlena Grimes
- Senior Academic Coordinator, College of
Engineering and Architecture - Winner of 2004 Presidential Award for Excellence
in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring - Received award from President Bush at White House
on May 16, 2005
37Scholarship Support
38Future Cougars of Color
- Since 2004, 294 outstanding students of color
with an average GPA of 3.62 have participated - Most students traveled from the Puget Sound,
Yakima and Tri-Cities areas - 72 enrolled at WSU
39Educational Events
- Allan G. Johnson, Author, Privilege, Power, and
Difference - Deryl G. Hunt, CEO, Inclusive Community Building
(ICB) Productions, Florida - Ronald S. Rochon, Director, Research Center for
Cultural Diversity and Community Renewal,
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, in cooperation
with College of Education
40Educational Events
- International, Globalization, and Diversity and
Education Conference - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
- ASWSU Multicultural Fundraising Dinner
- Womens Recognition Luncheon
Yolanda King and Elodia Tate, Creators, Open My
Eyes, Open My Soul Celebrating Our Common
Humanity
41Educational Events
- Philosopher and professor of religion at
Princeton University - Best-selling author and African-American studies
scholar - Race Matters
- Democracy Matters
42The Vision
- Washington State University advances equity and
diversity throughout the institution and in the
communities it serves, by expanding inclusion,
providing opportunities, and encouraging
individual and community development, and
achievement.
43- Good is the enemy of great. And that is one of
the key reasons why we have so little that
becomes great. - Collins, Jim, Good to Great, New York
HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 2001
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45Location of Presentation
- Web site
- http//www.diversity.wsu.edu/
- Go to the Communication link
- Email
- diversity_at_wsu.edu