University Diversity Statement
Narratives from the Puget Sound Community
“I work as a cashier in the cafeteria. Last spring there was a group here from Cambodia. Every morning the groups would come through my line. They didn’t speak English very well, so getting them through the line was interesting. The last day that they were here, one of them walked up and...said she really appreciated how I had helped her out. Before this I hadn’t realized how much of an impact just smiling and being friendly can be on someone when they are in a foreign environment.”
We Acknowledge
- the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
- the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here.
- that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
We Aspire
- to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
- to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts.
- to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
We Act
- to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.
- to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.
- to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
