Dr. Michael J. Tate

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WSU and Diversity

• Dr. Michael J. Tate
• Vice President The Division of Student Affairs,
  Equity and Diversity
• New Faculty Orientation
• August 13, 2007

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Equity 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
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Diversity 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.
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William Owen BushElected to Washingtons
first legislatureIntroduced bill to establish
the institution now known as Washington State
University1890
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Washington 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

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First Graduating Class1897
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Washington State College Faculty Members1901
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First WSUAfrican AmericanGraduateJessie
Senora Sims WalkerPharmacyHometown Tacoma,
WA1913
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• William Lone Star Dietz
• Coached Cougars to 1917 Rose Bowl Victory
• Part Sioux Indian

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First African American Graduate in Veterinary
MedicineWinfred A. JordanPlace of Practice
Philadelphia, PA1920
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Filipino Student Club1920s
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Richard 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

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• Gladys Jennings
• First African American to receive
• masters degree at WSU, 1948
• Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Charles U. Smith
• First African American to receive
• a Ph.D. at WSU, 1950
• Sociology

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La 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.

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WSU Provosts and Academic Vice PresidentsJohn
Slaughter Albert Yates
1979-1980 1981-1990
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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

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Core Values

• Quality
• Inclusion
• Achievement
• Opportunity
• Trust
• Respect

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Spokane
Pullman
Tri-Cities
Vancouver
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Common Question

• What do we mean by EQUITY and DIVERSITY?

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Working 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.

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Working 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
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University-wide Benchmarks
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Benchmark 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.

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Benchmark 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.

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Benchmark 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

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Strategic Goals

• University climate and intergroup relations
• Institutional leadership and management
• Representation and outcomes
• Education and Scholarship
• Assessment and accountability

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• Programs

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NCBI

• 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.

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Plateau Center
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Plateau Center

• Establish Journal
• Establish Youth Camps
• Plateau Center Building
• Increase Scholarships

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McNair 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

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Engineering 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

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Charlena 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

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Scholarship Support
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Future 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

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Educational 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

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Educational 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
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Educational Events

• Philosopher and professor of religion at
  Princeton University
• Best-selling author and African-American studies
  scholar
• Race Matters
• Democracy Matters

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The 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.

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• 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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Location of Presentation

• Web site
• http//www.diversity.wsu.edu/
• Go to the Communication link
• Email
• diversity_at_wsu.edu