Diversity Committee Annual Report 2023-2024

Members

Kam Wing Chan, Mark Ellis, Jiaxin Feng, Ellie Cleasby

Fall Quarter

  • Participated in DEI Lunch & Learn workshop, organized by the UW Professional Staff Organization.
  • Worked with Graduate Program Director (GPC) on GSEE Application for graduate-student fellowships.

 Winter Quarter

  • Conducted a DEI climate survey with graduate students to assess the current status and identify needs.
  • Promoted workshops on antiracist pedagogy and developing students’ skills in engaging in cross-racial dialogues to graduate students, organized by the college.

Spring Quarter

  • Hosted a discussion on “how to conferencing” in conjunction with the AAG conference practice colloquium for graduate students, followed by an informal gathering at Big Time.
  • Hosted a lunch workshop on inclusive pedagogy (speakers: Gretchen Sneegas and Alyson Mabie).       
  • Participated in session on “How can faculty support international students at UW?” organized by UW International Student Services.
  • Discussed the current diversity and climate question on the IAS evaluation forms.

  • Updated department DEI webpage.

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