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The UW Tacoma community acknowledges that we learn,The UW Tacoma community acknowledges that we learn,teach, work, and live on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people.teach, work, and live on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people.In particular, our campus is situated on traditional lands of theIn particular, our campus is situated on traditional lands of thePuyallup Tribe of Indians. We recognize that this is a difficult and painfulPuyallup Tribe of Indians. We recognize that this is a difficult and painfulhistory, and we understand we must play an active rolehistory, and we understand we must play an active rolein remembering, not just what happened to Indigenous communities byin remembering, not just what happened to Indigenous communities bysettlers; but the rich history that existed long before colonization.settlers; but the rich history that existed long before colonization.This land acknowledgement is one small act in an ongoingThis land acknowledgement is one small act in an ongoingprocess of honoring the past while working together with local Tribes toprocess of honoring the past while working together with local Tribes tobuild a more inclusive and thoughtful community.build a more inclusive and thoughtful community.LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTLAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTSource: UW Tacoma Office of the Chancellor, 2025 The UW Tacoma community acknowledges that we learn,The UW Tacoma community acknowledges that we learn,teach, work, and live on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people.teach, work, and live on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people.In particular, our campus is situated on traditional lands of theIn particular, our campus is situated on traditional lands of thePuyallup Tribe of Indians. We recognize that this is a difficult and painfulPuyallup Tribe of Indians. We recognize that this is a difficult and painfulhistory, and we understand we must play an active rolehistory, and we understand we must play an active rolein remembering, not just what happened to Indigenous communities byin remembering, not just what happened to Indigenous communities bysettlers; but the rich history that existed long before colonization.settlers; but the rich history that existed long before colonization.This land acknowledgement is one small act in an ongoingThis land acknowledgement is one small act in an ongoingprocess of honoring the past while working together with local Tribes toprocess of honoring the past while working together with local Tribes tobuild a more inclusive and thoughtful community.build a more inclusive and thoughtful community.LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTLAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTSource: UW Tacoma Office of the Chancellor, 2025

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1MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF EQUITY &INCLUSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR EQUITY & INCLUSIONTanya Velasquez, M.A.DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTERFOR EQUITY & INCLUSIONNicole Jordan, M.A.FORMER PROGRAMSUPPORT SUPERVISORAhmed Wafai, B.A.INTERIM PROGRAMSUPPORT SUPERVISOR Nicholas Le, B.A.24-25 EQUITY & INCLUSION LEAD SPECIALISTKris Hall, B.S.24-25 OFFICE MANAGERAnnah Vongkhamchanh24-25 MARKETINGSPECIALISTIsaiah Mam24-25 EVENT SPECIALISTSemina WuMISSION STATEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE CAMPUS . . . . . . . . . .A YEAR IN REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CELEBRATING COMMUNITY CULTURAL PRIDE .LAVENDER LOUNGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORTING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . 7468A.R.I.S.E. CELEBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUMMER SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP. . . . . . . . . 13CENTER FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION MAP . . . . . . .15E & I FUTURE GOALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14SIGNATURE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALISTMargaret Bullock, M.A.PROFESSIONAL STAFFSTUDENT LEADERSTABLE OF CONTENTSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FACULTYAND STAFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF EQUITY &INCLUSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR EQUITY & INCLUSIONTanya Velasquez, M.A.DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTERFOR EQUITY & INCLUSIONNicole Jordan, M.A.FORMER PROGRAMSUPPORT SUPERVISORAhmed Wafai, B.A.INTERIM PROGRAMSUPPORT SUPERVISOR Nicholas Le, B.A.24-25 EQUITY & INCLUSION LEAD SPECIALISTKris Hall, B.S.24-25 OFFICE MANAGERAnnah Vongkhamchanh24-25 MARKETINGSPECIALISTIsaiah Mam24-25 EVENT SPECIALISTSemina WuMISSION STATEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE CAMPUS . . . . . . . . . .A YEAR IN REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CELEBRATING COMMUNITY CULTURAL PRIDE .LAVENDER LOUNGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORTING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . 7468A.R.I.S.E. CELEBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUMMER SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP. . . . . . . . . 13CENTER FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION MAP . . . . . . .15E & I FUTURE GOALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14SIGNATURE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALISTMargaret Bullock, M.A.PROFESSIONAL STAFFSTUDENT LEADERSTABLE OF CONTENTSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FACULTYAND STAFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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In the 2024-25 academic year we witnessed one of the most consequential presidential elections of ourlifetime. It marked a period of significant transition and serious challenges for many of us. Since then, therights of immigrants and trans youth have eroded, cuts to Medicaid and scientific research grants loomlarge and the federal government’s divestment from education is becoming a reality. In particular, therhetorical attacks on “DEI” have culminated in an executive order that threatens the existence of diversityoffices altogether. We wait with heavy hearts for the courts to decide how higher education can moveforward and to what extent our constitutional rights will be protected. And yet this difficult moment hascreated an opportunity for us to re-imagine and deepen our commitment to students and to each other,based on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, even amongst great change. This aspiration is reflected in our annual theme which embodied two of our core values: Cultivating Joy inPursuit of Social Justice. As such we created a new space dedicated to centering the experiences andneeds of LGBTQIA+ students and allies. We revived the Immigrant Student Advocacy Committee andbegan to address the workgroup recommendations. Thanks to the strong community ties of our StudentAffairs colleagues, we were able to secure a $100,000 individual donation to increase immigrant studentretention and academic success. When asked by the ASUWT leadership, 75% of the students surveyed said our center created a welcomingenvironment for those from diverse backgrounds. We took this number seriously and shaped ourprogramming in response. You will see evidence of our efforts in the highlights and accomplishmentsreported here. I am proud to share that our end-of-year assessment indicates 93% of students, staff andfaculty surveyed feel welcome in the CEI thanks to our dedicated and talented staff. As a UWT alum and first generation college graduate, it has been an honor serving as your interim ViceChancellor. My aim is to ensure that we are prepared to meet the moment by practicing an ethic of careand creating opportunities for all campus members to engage with our most aspirational values and goals,beginning with social justice. Thanks to our students and the greater Tacoma community, I am remindedeveryday about why this work matters. Join me in holding onto radical hope for our collective futures andfor the common good. Now is not the time for apathy. It is the time for action. We can face the challengesof this moment together. MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION2TANYA VELASQUEZINTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR, OFFICE OF EQUITY & INCLUSION“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” - Toni Morrison In the 2024-25 academic year we witnessed one of the most consequential presidential elections of ourlifetime. It marked a period of significant transition and serious challenges for many of us. Since then, therights of immigrants and trans youth have eroded, cuts to Medicaid and scientific research grants loomlarge and the federal government’s divestment from education is becoming a reality. In particular, therhetorical attacks on “DEI” have culminated in an executive order that threatens the existence of diversityoffices altogether. We wait with heavy hearts for the courts to decide how higher education can moveforward and to what extent our constitutional rights will be protected. And yet this difficult moment hascreated an opportunity for us to re-imagine and deepen our commitment to students and to each other,based on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, even amongst great change. This aspiration is reflected in our annual theme which embodied two of our core values: Cultivating Joy inPursuit of Social Justice. As such we created a new space dedicated to centering the experiences andneeds of LGBTQIA+ students and allies. We revived the Immigrant Student Advocacy Committee andbegan to address the workgroup recommendations. Thanks to the strong community ties of our StudentAffairs colleagues, we were able to secure a $100,000 individual donation to increase immigrant studentretention and academic success. When asked by the ASUWT leadership, 75% of the students surveyed said our center created a welcomingenvironment for those from diverse backgrounds. We took this number seriously and shaped ourprogramming in response. You will see evidence of our efforts in the highlights and accomplishmentsreported here. I am proud to share that our end-of-year assessment indicates 93% of students, staff andfaculty surveyed feel welcome in the CEI thanks to our dedicated and talented staff. As a UWT alum and first generation college graduate, it has been an honor serving as your interim ViceChancellor. My aim is to ensure that we are prepared to meet the moment by practicing an ethic of careand creating opportunities for all campus members to engage with our most aspirational values and goals,beginning with social justice. Thanks to our students and the greater Tacoma community, I am remindedeveryday about why this work matters. Join me in holding onto radical hope for our collective futures andfor the common good. Now is not the time for apathy. It is the time for action. We can face the challengesof this moment together. MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION2TANYA VELASQUEZINTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR, OFFICE OF EQUITY & INCLUSION“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” - Toni Morrison

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The Center for Equity and Inclusionenhances student engagement byoffering holistic co-curricular educationalopportunities and supportive communitybuilding activities that promote successfor all students, including those fromhistorically marginalized groups. Weempower UW Tacoma communitymembers to understand differences andaddress matters of social justice for amore equitable campus.EQUITY & INCLUSIONMISSION STATEMENTOFFICE OF EQUITY &INCLUSION VALUESCommunityCultural HumilityAdvocacyAccountabilitySocial JusticeJoyWHAT WE DO3We are committed to confronting anddismantling systemic racism, includinganti-Blackness, colonialism,xenophobia, and all other forms ofoppression, wherever we encounter themas we work toward institutional equityand social justice.ANTIRACISM STATEMENT The Center for Equity and Inclusionenhances student engagement byoffering holistic co-curricular educationalopportunities and supportive communitybuilding activities that promote successfor all students, including those fromhistorically marginalized groups. Weempower UW Tacoma communitymembers to understand differences andaddress matters of social justice for amore equitable campus.EQUITY & INCLUSIONMISSION STATEMENTOFFICE OF EQUITY &INCLUSION VALUESCommunityCultural HumilityAdvocacyAccountabilitySocial JusticeJoyWHAT WE DO3We are committed to confronting anddismantling systemic racism, includinganti-Blackness, colonialism,xenophobia, and all other forms ofoppression, wherever we encounter themas we work toward institutional equityand social justice.ANTIRACISM STATEMENT

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CELEBRATING COMMUNITY CULTURAL PRIDEA YEAR IN REVIEWEQUITY & INCLUSION FOCUS AREASLUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONMULTICULTURAL NIGHT4BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONWe honored Black History Month withpoetry, a film screening and a discussionof the documentary, “The Summer ofSoul,” to promote the power of Blackmusic, culture and artistry and encourageopen dialogue and reflection. Also known as Chinese New Year, AAPIThrive and the CEI celebrated the first dayof the Lunar calendar. For over 3,000years this holiday has symbolized newbeginnings while honoring ancestors,family, and good fortune. DIWALIThe UWT community celebrated Diwaliwith lights, cultural traditions, and foodthat promoted joy, and cross-culturalunderstanding.The CEI proudly supported Registered StudentOrganizations (RSOs) and their families during UWTacoma's annual Multicultural Night. This vibrantevent featured dance performances, poetry,ethnic cuisine, and RSO outreach. CELEBRATING COMMUNITY CULTURAL PRIDEA YEAR IN REVIEWEQUITY & INCLUSION FOCUS AREASLUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONMULTICULTURAL NIGHT4BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONWe honored Black History Month withpoetry, a film screening and a discussionof the documentary, “The Summer ofSoul,” to promote the power of Blackmusic, culture and artistry and encourageopen dialogue and reflection. Also known as Chinese New Year, AAPIThrive and the CEI celebrated the first dayof the Lunar calendar. For over 3,000years this holiday has symbolized newbeginnings while honoring ancestors,family, and good fortune. DIWALIThe UWT community celebrated Diwaliwith lights, cultural traditions, and foodthat promoted joy, and cross-culturalunderstanding.The CEI proudly supported Registered StudentOrganizations (RSOs) and their families during UWTacoma's annual Multicultural Night. This vibrantevent featured dance performances, poetry,ethnic cuisine, and RSO outreach.

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UNDOCU ALLY TRAININGSLed by our Immigrant Student Advocate,in partnership with UW Seattle’sLeadership Without Borders, the CEIhosted two workshops for staff andfaculty. Over 60 staff and facultyincreased their awareness and knowledgeabout how to best serve and support ourimmigrant student population, includingDACA, undocumented individuals andthose from mixed-status families. A YEAR IN REVIEWEQUITY & INCLUSION FOCUS AREAS6CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE CAMPUSBLACK OPPORTUNITY FUNDThe Black Opportunity Fund, made up of private donations, is a tri-campusinitiative that was established by campus leaders and community members todisrupt the effects of institutional racism. In alignment with our urban servingmission and President Cauce's Race and Equity Initiative, the funding processis open to all UWT campus members and supports proposals that celebrateBlack culture, build community and enhance academic achievement. Thisyear, 40+ UW Tacoma students attended UW Seattle’s Black Graduation andKente celebration. Funds also supported the Black Student Union SpringPromenade. UNDOCU ALLY TRAININGSLed by our Immigrant Student Advocate,in partnership with UW Seattle’sLeadership Without Borders, the CEIhosted two workshops for staff andfaculty. Over 60 staff and facultyincreased their awareness and knowledgeabout how to best serve and support ourimmigrant student population, includingDACA, undocumented individuals andthose from mixed-status families. A YEAR IN REVIEWEQUITY & INCLUSION FOCUS AREAS6CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE CAMPUSBLACK OPPORTUNITY FUNDThe Black Opportunity Fund, made up of private donations, is a tri-campusinitiative that was established by campus leaders and community members todisrupt the effects of institutional racism. In alignment with our urban servingmission and President Cauce's Race and Equity Initiative, the fund supportsproposals that celebrate Black culture, build community and enhanceacademic achievement. This year, 40+ UW Tacoma students attended UWSeattle’s Black Graduation and Kente celebration. Funds also supported theBlack Student Union Spring Promenade.

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7ENHANCING STUDENT WELL-BEINGUW TEA TIME WITH GLOBAL AFFAIRSA fun and welcoming weekly event whereinternational and domestic UWT studentscome together to connect, chat, learnnew languages and make new friends! COMMUNITY OF CARE RESOURCE FAIROver 100 campus members attended theCommunity of Care Resource Fair whichfeatured community organizations and supportservices that provide mental health, legal, andfinancial services for historically marginalizedstudents and their families including LGBTQIA+ and immigrants. COLLECTIVE CARE WEEKOne of our most highly attended events!Over 30 students attended each quarter,the week before finals on a daily basis. The CEI offered a calendar full of student-centered activities to promote creativity,relaxation and wellness before exams.Activities included painting, rock climbing,cookie decorating and more. There wassomething for everyone! 7ENHANCING STUDENT WELL-BEINGUW TEA TIME WITH GLOBAL AFFAIRSA fun and welcoming weekly event whereinternational and domestic UWT studentscome together to connect, chat, learnnew languages and make new friends! COMMUNITY OF CARE RESOURCE FAIROver 100 campus members attended theCommunity of Care Resource Fair whichfeatured community organizations and supportservices that provide mental health, legal, andfinancial services for historically marginalizedstudents and their families including LGBTQIA+ and immigrants. COLLECTIVE CARE WEEKOne of our most highly attended events!Over 30 students attended each quarter,the week before finals on a daily basis. The CEI offered a calendar full of student-centered activities to promote creativity,relaxation and wellness before exams.Activities included painting, rock climbing,cookie decorating and more. There wassomething for everyone!

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The Center for Equity and Inclusion continues togrow and transform to meet the needs of ourcampus community. This year, we established a space dedicated to centering the experiences and needs of LGBTQIA+ students and allies. 8The Making of the Lavender LoungeMeaningful feedback from students, faculty, staff and community partners shaped the name, design andpurpose. The lavender associationcomes from a controversial and painfulperiod in LGBTQIA+ history. The colorcame to symbolize empowerment whenthe queer rights movement reclaimedlavender as a symbol of resistance.Today, the Lavender Lounge is a placethat creates a sense of belonging andaffirms the presence of LGBTQIA+community members with pride andrespect. The Center for Equity and Inclusion continues togrow and transform to meet the needs of ourcampus community. This year, we established a space dedicated to centering the experiences and needs of LGBTQIA+ students and allies. 8The Making of the Lavender LoungeMeaningful feedback from students, faculty, staff and community partners shaped the name, design andpurpose. The lavender associationcomes from a controversial and painfulperiod in LGBTQIA+ history. The colorcame to symbolize empowerment whenthe queer rights movement reclaimedlavender as a symbol of resistance.Today, the Lavender Lounge is a placethat creates a sense of belonging andaffirms the presence of LGBTQIA+community members with pride andrespect.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFOR FACULTY AND STAFFSEED Summer InstituteNow in its 10 year, SEED (Strengthening Educational Excellence through Diversity), sponsored by OEIand Academic Affairs, remains a signature professional development initiative that has served over100 faculty. Through SEED, faculty learn to better support our highly talented and increasingly diversestudent body. The institute introduces foundational culturally responsive and sustaining teachingpractices, as well as anti-bias pedagogical strategies to create positive student learning experiences.Activities are designed to bring awareness to forms of systemic oppression that affect students — andto then turn that awareness into action. The SEED Steering Committee includes Dr. Julia Aguirre, Dr.Ariana Ochoa Camacho, Dr. Linda Ishem, Dr. Cassie Miura, and Dr. Rachel Hershberg. thEach SEED Institute engages faculty to advance innovation and excellence in teaching and learningby focusing on:Developing student voicesNurturing cultural humilityCreating inclusive classroomsEnhancing critical thinking and creating inclusive/anti-racist classrooms10Speaker Highlights“Beyond Boundaries: Shaping a Student Centered Future in Higher Education” with Dr. Tia Brown McNair “Making Faculty Evaluation Equitable” with Dr. Beth MitchneckFaculty, staff, administrators, andeducational leaders in the South Soundjoined us for a special evening with Dr. TiaBrown McNair, co-author of From EquityTalk to Equity Walk and How to be aStudent Ready College. Her insightsoffered critical guidance about navigatingtoday’s challenges and why it’s necessaryto continue building anti-racist learningcommunities.Dr. Beth Mitchneck discussed how toincrease the retention and promotion ofunderrepresented scholars. Chairs, deansand faculty in leadership, reviewed relevantliterature and deconstructed case studiesto expose racial and gender bias in thetypical faculty evaluation process. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFOR FACULTY AND STAFFSEED Summer InstituteNow in its 10 year, SEED (Strengthening Educational Excellence through Diversity), sponsored by OEIand Academic Affairs, remains a signature professional development initiative that has served over100 faculty. Through SEED, faculty learn to better support our highly talented and increasingly diversestudent body. The institute introduces foundational culturally responsive and sustaining teachingpractices, as well as anti-bias pedagogical strategies to create positive student learning experiences.Activities are designed to bring awareness to forms of systemic oppression that affect students — andto then turn that awareness into action. The SEED Steering Committee includes Dr. Julia Aguirre, Dr.Ariana Ochoa Camacho, Dr. Linda Ishem, Dr. Cassie Miura, and Dr. Rachel Hershberg. thEach SEED Institute engages faculty to advance innovation and excellence in teaching and learningby focusing on:Developing student voicesNurturing cultural humilityCreating inclusive classroomsEnhancing critical thinking and creating inclusive/anti-racist classrooms10Speaker Highlights“Beyond Boundaries: Shaping a Student Centered Future in Higher Education” with Dr. Tia Brown McNair “Making Faculty Evaluation Equitable” with Dr. Beth MitchneckFaculty, staff, administrators, andeducational leaders in the South Soundjoined us for a special evening with Dr. TiaBrown McNair, co-author of From EquityTalk to Equity Walk and How to be aStudent Ready College. Her insightsoffered critical guidance about navigatingtoday’s challenges and why it’s necessaryto continue building anti-racist learningcommunities.Dr. Beth Mitchneck discussed how toincrease the retention and promotion ofunderrepresented scholars. Chairs, deansand faculty in leadership, reviewed relevantliterature and deconstructed case studiesto expose racial and gender bias in thetypical faculty evaluation process.

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12The Center for Equity &Inclusion's ARISE event standsfor Advocacy, Resilience,Inspiration, Solidarity, andEmpowerment. Each spring, webenchmark studentachievements with a celebrationthat recognizes the richdiversity of students who aregraduating from the Universityof Washington, Tacoma.Graduating students invite theirfamily and friends who havesupported their academicjourney. Activities includerecognition of loved ones, astole ceremony, an inspirationalkeynote speaker, andmulticultural performances.This year we honored over 70+seniors and graduate students,awarding CEI stoles for theirresilience and hard work. Together we are stronger!ARISE The 2025Celebration 12The Center for Equity &Inclusion's ARISE event standsfor Advocacy, Resilience,Inspiration, Solidarity, andEmpowerment. Each spring, webenchmark studentachievements with a celebrationthat recognizes the richdiversity of students who aregraduating from the Universityof Washington, Tacoma.Graduating students invite theirfamily and friends who havesupported their academicjourney. Activities includerecognition of loved ones, astole ceremony, an inspirationalkeynote speaker, andmulticultural performances.This year we honored over 70+seniors and graduate students,awarding CEI stoles for theirresilience and hard work. Together we are stronger!ARISE The 2025Celebration

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Place-Based EducationThis year we offered our fourthsignature Summer Social JusticeInternship program. Communitypartnerships included Tacoma AreaCoalition of Individuals withDisabilities (TACID), Tacoma UrbanPerforming Arts Center (TUPAC),Tacoma Community House, Habitatfor Humanity, Asia Pacific CulturalCenter, Above the Records andClover Park Technical College. The SSJI program offers students astipend to practice turning theirpassion for change into action byserving in a non-profit setting.Students develop and applydesirable work skills, practice activelistening, effective communication,and gain leadership experience. Guided by the needs and directionof the community partners, internscontribute to real-world solutions fora more just future. In addition toworking at the site location, theinternship includes attending UWTacoma workshops with faculty andstaff about how to practicecommunity engagement with aliberatory approach built on culturalhumility and a critical equity lens.Our partnerships culminate in ashowcase at UW Tacoma to highlight community voices andshare student reflections about theirservice learning and sense of place.Building the People’s Power! Summer The 2025Internship ProgramSocial Justice13 Place-Based EducationThis year we offered our fourthsignature Summer Social JusticeInternship program. Communitypartnerships included Tacoma AreaCoalition of Individuals withDisabilities (TACID), Tacoma UrbanPerforming Arts Center (TUPAC),Tacoma Community House, Habitatfor Humanity, Asia Pacific CulturalCenter, Above the Records andClover Park Technical College. The SSJI program offers students astipend to practice turning theirpassion for change into action byserving in a non-profit setting.Students develop and applydesirable work skills, practice activelistening, effective communication,and gain leadership experience. Guided by the needs and directionof the community partners, internscontribute to real-world solutions fora more just future. In addition toworking at the site location, theinternship includes attending UWTacoma workshops with faculty andstaff about how to practicecommunity engagement with aliberatory approach built on culturalhumility and a critical equity lens.Our partnerships culminate in ashowcase at UW Tacoma to highlight community voices andshare student reflections about theirservice learning and sense of place.Building the People’s Power! 13Summer The 2025Internship ProgramSocial Justice

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OEICreate a shared equity leadershipmodel across units.In partnership with Disability Resourcesfor Students, appoint a workgroup toassess campus-wide support forneurodivergent students.Coordinate faculty-led Teach-Ins toaddress contemporary social issues.Address the Campus Climate surveyresults with actionable measures. Announce recognition awards thatfeature impactful DEIB efforts bygroups, departments and individuals. Post quarterly newsletters to provideupdates, community announcements,and feature opportunities for co-curricular engagement. Launch programming support for SB5227, Anti-racism in the Workplace, inalignment with UW Seattle.Partner with Advancement to raisefunds for our signature programs. CEIIncrease funding to expand the SummerSocial Justice Internship program.Offer support for Identity-based RSOs,such as leadership training and how tobuild coalitions for position change.Deepen community partnerships forcampus collaborations.Hire a retention specialist for Latinx,undocumented and other historicallyunderrepresented students, includingthose from low-income backgrounds.. Increase support for the Black StudentUnion and their allies by uplifting theculture and experiences of program forBlack, Queer and/or students living withdisabilities.Create opportunities for students tolearn about environmental justice issueswith co-curricular, outdoor place-basedexperiences. E & I GOALSFOR 2025-202614 OEICreate a shared equity leadershipmodel across units.In partnership with Disability Resourcesfor Students, appoint a workgroup toassess campus-wide support forneurodivergent students.Coordinate faculty-led Teach-Ins toaddress contemporary social issues.Address the Campus Climate surveyresults with actionable measures. Announce recognition awards thatfeature impactful DEIB initiatives bygroups and departments. . Post quarterly newsletters to provideupdates, community announcements,and feature opportunities for co-curricular engagement. Launch programming support for SB5227, Anti-racism in the Workplace inalignment with UW Seattle.Partner with Advancement to raisefunds for our signature programs. CEIIncrease funding to expand the SummerSocial Justice Internship program.Offer support for Identity-based RSOs,such as leadership training and how tobuild coalitions for position change.Deepen community partnerships forcampus collaborations.Hire a retention specialist for Latinx, low-income, undocumented and otherhistorically underrepresented students.Expand support for the BSU and allies,in their ability to uplift the experiencesand cultures of Black, queer and/orstudents living with disabilities.Create opportunities for students tolearn about environmental justice issueswith co-curricular, outdoor place-basedexperiences. E & I GOALSFOR 2025-202614

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CHILL SPACERecharge, relax, or connectwith peers while playingvideo games. The spacefeatures comfy seating,self-care resources, and aDEI lending library. Stop byand unwind!SNO 150A CLASSROOMAccommodates up to 20participants and hasmoveable tables, chairs, awhiteboard, a computer,and a wall-mounted smartTV for presentations andvideo conferencing.COMMUNITY KITCHENStore your food in therefrigerators, heat up mealsin the microwave, and evenhost events and potluckswith friends andclassmates. Make the mostof your time at CEI with thisversatile kitchen. MEDITATION SPACEA meditation room that isdesigned for people toengage in quiet, personalreflection and meditation.We ask that all users berespectful of othersutilizing the space.VISIT THE CENTER FOREQUITY & INCLUSION CHILL SPACERecharge, relax, or connectwith peers while playingvideo games. The spacefeatures comfy seating,self-care resources, and aDEI lending library. Stop byand unwind!SNO 150A CLASSROOMAccommodates up to 20participants and hasmoveable tables, chairs, awhiteboard, a computer,and a wall-mounted smartTV for presentations andvideo conferencing.COMMUNITY KITCHENStore your food in therefrigerators, heat up mealsin the microwave, and evenhost events and potluckswith friends andclassmates. Make the mostof your time at CEI with thisversatile kitchen. MEDITATION SPACEA meditation room that isdesigned for people toengage in quiet, personalreflection and meditation.We ask that all users berespectful of othersutilizing the space.VISIT THE CENTER FOREQUITY & INCLUSION

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