University of Washington, Seattle
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Based on the results of the 2005 University Diversity Appraisal that identifies pressing diversity challenges, the Council addresses issues of diversity in the following areas: Mission and Goals Diversity Leadership and Governance Pipeline/Outreach Student Recruitment and Admissions Student Development and Retention Faculty Recruitment, Development and Retention Staff Recruitment, Development and Retention Curriculum Research Climate Community Outreach Council members share diversity best practices, engage in institutional diversity planning, and make recommendations to University administration about pressing diversity issues.

Chair Sheila Edwards Lange, Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Coordinator Betty Schmitz, Director, Center for Curriculum Transformation, Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity UW Bothell Cherry Banks, Professor, Education Anthony Kelley, Admissions Advisor UW Tacoma Derek Levy, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services Sharon Parker, Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Diversity UW Seattle Academic Units College of Arts and Sciences Judith Howard, Divisional Dean, Social Sciences April Wilkinson, Program Coordinator, Chemistry College of Built Environments Abigail Crossen, Assistant Dean for College Affairs Business School William Bradford, Professor, Finance and Business Economics Ann Schlosser, Associate Professor of Marketing, Marketing and International Business School of Dentistry Memory Brock, Program Manager, Educational Partnerships & Diversity Beatrice K. Gandara, Clinical Associate Professor, Oral Medicine; Director, Educational Partnerships & Diversity College of Education Kathy Kimball, Director, Administrator Preparation Program, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Deborah Kerdeman, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies College of Engineering Rajesh Rao, Associate Professor, Computer Science & Engineering Joyce Yen, Program and Research Manager, ADVANCE College of The Environment Loveday Conquest,, Professor, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Julia Parrish, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs & Diversity The Graduate School Anthony Salazar, Graduate Diversity Program Specialist, GO-MAP The Information School Cynthia del Rosario, Director of Minority Recruitment and Retention Joe Tennis, Assistant Professor School of Law William Covington, Assistant Professor Matthiew Le, Director of Academic Services School of Medicine David Acosta, Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs Amen Tsegai, Director, Center for Cultural Proficiency in Medical Education School of Nursing Carolyn Chow, Director, Admissions and Multicultural Affairs June Strickland, Associate Professor, Psychosocial and Community Health School of Pharmacy Kathy Hamilton, Director of Student Services Kelly Lee, Assistant Professor, Medicinal Chemistry Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs Jason Smith, Director of Student Services and Admissions School of Public Health and Community Medicine Krishna Richardson, Graduate Advisor, Global Health India Ornelas, Acting Assistant Professor, Health Services School of Social Work Tessa Evans-Campbell, Associate Professor Juanita Ricks, Director of Admissions Undergraduate Academic Affairs Laura Avila, Assistant Director, Undergraduate Advising Jennifer Harris, Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Program University of Washington Libraries Laura Lillard, Libraries Diversity Officer Angela Weaver, Head, Drama Library Administrative Units Senior Vice President for Finance & Facilities Chesca Ward, Business Diversity Manager, Office of Strategy Management Facilities Vice President for Human Resources Jessie Garcia, Assistant Vice President of Campus Human Resources Operations Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life James Flowers, Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid Craig Wilson, UW Police Vice Provost for Academic Personnel Torrey Tiburzi, Director of Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Vice President for University Advancement Christina Chang, Director, Finance & Administration Office of External Affairs Norm Arkans, Associate Vice President, Media Relations and Communications Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Luis Fraga, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement Roseann London, Director, UW State GEAR-UP Project Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Stephanie Rempe, Senior Associate Athletic Director Constituent Organizations/Groups Associated Students of the University of Washington Jonathan Winn, Director of Diversity Efforts Graduate and Professional Student Senate Matthew Banegas, Doctoral Candidate, Health Services Erika Sekins, Graduate Advisor, Q Center Faculty Senate Committee on Multicultural Affairs Anand Yang, Chair; Professor, Jackson School of International Studies Faculty Senate Committee on Women in Academia Marjorie Olmstead, Chair; Professor, Physics UW Committee on Disability Studies Dennis Lang, Associate Director, Disability Studies Q Center Jennifer Self, Director OMA&D Student Advisory Board Tyler Adamson, Junior, Biology, Anthopology (Global Health) Multicultural Alumni Partnership Butch de Castro, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing Friends of EOP Lori Anunciacion-Mina, Senior Program Specialist, Aging & Disability Services, Seattle Human Services Department President's Minority Community Advisory Committee Larry Gossett, King County Council member

The mission of the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity is to ensure the access and academic success of a diverse student population through the advancement of knowledge, academic excellence, diversity, and the promotion of values, principles, and a climate that enriches the campus experience for all.

The Vice President for Minority Affairs/Vice Provost for Diversity (one position) is the chief executive officer for the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity and has oversight of the University’s progress in diversity and to ensure and facilitate an integrated vision and shared responsibility for diversity.