The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity

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hether you're a current student, future student or parent of a student, The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity is here to help you!

The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity is committed to helping Washington State University offer a premier undergraduate experience; conduct and stimulate world-class research, scholarship and art; and provide an exemplary working and learning environment.

The Division contributes to the educational mission of Washington State University by helping recruit, support, and retain students, staff, faculty and graduate assistants. As a result, more students fulfill their personal and educational objectives and aspirations.

Michael J. Tate, Ph.D.
Vice President

"Welcome to the official site for The Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity.

We are passionate about our work to enrich the lives and educational experiences of our students, faculty, and staff. Many of our programs serve as national models for their effectiveness in recruiting, retaining, and graduating students. The work we do in diversity education factors significantly into the total WSU experience and our expertise in this area is utilized throughout the Pacific Northwest. I invite you to keep exploring this site to learn more about us."

News and Information

11/20/2009

WSU Spokane to Host Flute and Drum Performance

The Washington State University Spokane Diversity Events Committee invites you to attend a Native American Heritage Flute and Drum Performance, Monday, Nov. 30, noon-1 p.m., in Phase One Auditorium. Buy an ... [more]

11/20/2009

Mencke to Present at Two National Conferences

Bernadette Mencke, Washington State University's associate director for the Office of Student Conduct, recently learned her presentations focusing on outreach to veteran students have been accepted at two national conferences. Mencke ... [more]

11/19/2009

Students Urged to Get Shots

Nearly 700 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine have arrived at WSU Health and Wellness Services in the last few days, making it possible for campus health officials to offer the ... [more]

11/19/2009

Donate Toys for Foster Children

The Coalition for Women Students (CWS) is hosting a toy drive for the foster children of Whitman County. Donated toys will help foster families provide a good Christmas for their foster children. “Reaching out to ... [more]

11/19/2009

Nominations Sought for Faculty Diversity Award

Washington State University is looking to its students, faculty, and staff for suggestions of who should be honored with the next Faculty Diversity Award. By giving this award annually, WSU recognizes ... [more]

11/19/2009

WSU's Springfest Receives High Marks

The National Association of Campus Activities awarded Washington State University's Student Entertainment Board’s Springfest with “Outstanding Annual Program” at a conference held the weekend of Nov. 6. The nine-state western ... [more]

11/17/2009

Call for Artists

Washington State University's Women's Resource Center (WRC) is accepting art submissions for the 6th Annual Reinterpreting Reality Art Exhibit. All Women artists are invited to submit paintings, photographs, sculpture, textile art and ... [more]

11/17/2009

Harvard Sociologist William Julius Wilson Will Speak at December Commencement

American sociologist William Julius Wilson, Washington State University alumnus, author and Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University, will be the WSU Fall 2009 Commencement speaker. ... [more]

11/20/2009

Have a fun and Safe Thanksgiving

This newsletter will not appeart on Friday, Nov. 27 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will resume on Friday, Dec. 4. Please be reminded that your news of events and ... [more]