Dr' Michael J' Tate

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Valuing Equity and Diversity

• Dr. Michael J. Tate
• Vice President Office of the Vice President for
  Equity and Diversity
• The Breakfast Group
• May 11, 2006

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Office of Equity and Diversity

• Center for Human Rights (CHR)
• Disability Resource Center (DRC)
• Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation
  Resource Center

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Office of Equity and Diversity

• Multicultural Student Services (MSS)
• Talmadge Anderson Heritage House
• Womens Resource Center (WRC)

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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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Why is Equity and Diversity Important?

• Ethical responsibility
• Strength of our nations democracy
• Service to all people in the state of Washington
• Educating students for success
• Economic and social well-being of the state

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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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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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• 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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William Julius Wilson

• One of a handful of African Americans to attend
  WSU in the 1960s to earn Ph.D.s in sociology.
• World-renowned author on the under-privileged and
  public policy, professor at Harvard University.
• Has received eight honorary doctorates, named one
  of Time Magazines top 25 most influential
  people, and received WSU Regents Distinguished
  Alumnus Award.

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

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Fall 2004 Undergraduates 507 2.60 Gr
aduates 46 1.40 Professionals 6 .08 F
all 2005 Undergraduates 530 2.70 Gr
aduates 48 1.40 Professionals 10 1 Sour
ce WSU Institutional Research
African American Participation
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African American Faculty (2004) 32 1
.40 African American Staff (2004) 43
1.20 Source WSU Institutional Research
African American Participation
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A Strategic Plan forUniversity-wide Equity
and Diversity
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Core Values

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

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Vision Statement

• Washington State University is committed to
  equity and diversity, and therefore in relations
  with the individuals, organizations, and
  communities it serves, promotes inclusion,
  provides opportunities, and encourages personal
  growth and achievement throughout the institution.

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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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Strategic Goals

• University Climate and Intergroup Relations
• Institutional Leadership and Management
• Representation and Outcomes
• Education and Scholarship
• Assessment and Accountability

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University-wide Benchmarks
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Benchmark 1

• Student enrollment  WSU will rank in the
  top 25 percent among peers in race/ethnic
  diversity of the student body by 2010.

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Benchmark 2

• Faculty  WSU will rank in the top 25
  percent among peers in race/ethnicity and gender
  diversity of the faculty by 2010.

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Benchmark 3

• Student graduation  WSU will increase
  graduation rates by 10 for all students by
  2010.

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WSUs Contribution to the State

• Increasing Scientific and Economic Capacity
• Agriculture, Food and Human Nutrition
• Developing Economically Important Bioproducts

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WSUs Contribution to the State

• Resizing the States Capacity to Meet Demand
  for Engineers, Mathematicians, Scientists, Health
  Professionals and Other High Demand Degrees

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WSUs Contribution to the State

• Expand engineering, math and science programs
  at the undergraduate and graduate levels across
  the state.

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WSUs Contribution to the State

• Expand health science programs at the
  undergraduate and masters levels. Establish a PHD
  in nursing program in Spokane.

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WSUs Contribution to the State

• Establish pipeline programs to increase student
  interest and preparedness in math and science in
  cooperation with K-12 schools and community
  colleges with pilot projects across the state.

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Location of Presentation

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