UW Tacoma Division of Student Affairs Annual Report 2020-2021

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STUDENT AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2020 - 2021

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We recognize that all of us at UW Tacoma learn, live, and work on or near the ancestral homeland of the Coast Salish people.

In particular, our campus is situated on the traditional territory of the Puyallup. And, since we’re gathered virtually, we also want to acknowledge the lands of the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Suquamish, Duwamish, and all other traditional lands we may be on. As people on these occupied territories, we have a responsibility to acknowledge the land, the ancestors who have cared for this land since time immemorial, and all our Indigenous connections today. We also have the responsibility to acknowledge the histories of dispossession and forced removal that have allowed for the growth and survival of this nation and institution.

In light of this history, let us take active efforts to partner with our Indigenous community members and neighbors to seek justice as we continue our work together as a community of learners, leaders, and educators.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS From the Desk of Ms. M............................................................. 5 About Student Affairs................................................................. 6 5 x 5 Constants.......................................................................... 11 Recruitment & Yield............................................................. 12 Retention............................................................................... 14 Community Building & Customer Service......................... 16 Innovation & Change........................................................... 18 Wellbeing & Safety............................................................... 20 Community Artist Feature....................................................... 22 Student Leadership Highlights................................................ 24 Looking Forward to 2021 - 2022............................................. 26

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FROM THE DESK OF

Ms. M Dear Friends,

I am pleased to present some of the great work supported by the Division of Student Affairs during the 2020-2021 academic year. It has been a challenging time for all communities, but we have been able to keep students at the core of what we do.

Since our last report, we have evolved our services to meet the needs of Tacoma student communities. Indeed, the Student Affairs teams were front and center in contributing to the campus Covid-19 control plans, collaborating with campus and community partners, and providing uninterrupted programs and services. Student Affairs worked to create the safest environment possible and also voiced a commitment to regularly assess and assert our commitment to cultivate an inclusive, equityminded, and anti-racist campus community. And, you will see all of this exhibited in the work we spotlight within this annual report.

I am incredibly proud of the staff within Enrollment Services, Student Transitions & Success, Student Life, and Student Planning & Administration for going above and beyond – personally and professionally – through an unusual and unpredictable time. There will be a few more challenging days ahead of us, but I am confident that we can find the courage to move forward and continue to support student success.

Please be safe and stay well. Go Dawgs!

Mentha Hynes-Wilson Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Click for more!

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ABOUT STUDENT AFFAIRS OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

Student Affairs empowers students to envision their most rewarding future and supports them to engage the resources of UW Tacoma and the South Sound to make their vision a reality.

Student Affairs champions holistic learning and success for UW Tacoma students. We remove barriers for students, engage them as partners to create an inclusive campus community and equip them for lives and careers that have meaning and impact.

OUR CORE VALUES Accountability: We do what we say we will do and accept responsibility for the quality of our work.

Empowerment: We provide students and colleagues with the best tools and guidance we can, so they can be successful and make knowledgeable decisions.

Equity: We use our voices and decisions to create processes, policies and systems that are just, impartial and fair.

Grit: We acknowledge that people and communities can experience hardship, failures and setbacks. We empower our students and one another to see shortfalls as feedback and opportunities for learning and improvement.

Inclusivity: We collaborate with students, colleagues and partners through processes that empower participants and create a true sense of belonging.

Service: We engage others in an open, friendly and responsive way that conveys we are willing to listen and understand each individual’s situation.

We respond appropriately and in a timely and professional manner.

Student-Centeredness: We clear the way for students to have a voice in shaping their UW Tacoma experience and ensure that students’ experiences are considered in every conversation and decision of which our team is a part.

PILLARS OF EDUCATION opening opportunities for education for all helping new students feel a sense of wellness and belonging when they arrive to UW Tacoma helping students become engaged in activities, programs, resources, their education, etc. resulting in the student’s personal and professional goals achieved; moving students forward toward their successes as people, employees and leaders

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ACCESS BELONGING ENGAGEMENT SUCCESS

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ORGANIZATION MAP The offices in the Division of Student Affairs are separated into four departments: Enrollment Services, Student Life, Student Transitions & Success, and Student Planning & Administration.

Counseling & Psychological Services

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

Disability Resources for Students

Student Involvement & Leadership

Housing & Residence Life

Student Health Services

Student Advocacy & Support

University Y Student Center

STUDENT LIFE

Admissions Registrar Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

Career

ENROLLMENT SERVICES

VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

STUDENT TRANSITIONS & SUCCESS

Veteran & Military Resource Center

Administration

Human Resources

Facilities

Marketing & Communications

Finance

MOVING STUDENTS FORWARD DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

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STUDENT PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

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MEET THE

TEAM

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of over 75 professional staff and more than 120 student employees.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Mentha Hynes-Wilson Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Bernard Anderson Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life Rodney Clark Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services Amanda Figueroa Senior Director for Student Transitions & Success Development & Education

neration Student Initiatives

tudent & Family Programs

Pathways to Promise

Sean Schmidt Assistant Director of Student Planning & Administration Anna Chatman Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor

LEADERSHIP TEAM Ramon Borunda Associate Director of Residence Life Andrea Coker-Anderson Registrar Megan Cooley Associate Director of Adminissions Recruitment Victor Flores Associate Director of Disability Resources for Students Elizabeth Hansen Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Stephon Harris Associate Director of New Student & Family Programs Conor Leary Assistant Director of Student Involvement Tori Hill-Ouhl Director of Student Financial Aid Roseann Martinez, LCSW Assistant Director of Student Advocacy & Support Juanita Murillo Garcia Director of Veteran & Military Resource Center Dr. Cassandra Nichols Director of Counseling & Psychological Services Yanira Pacheco Ortiz First Generation Student Initiatives Coordinator Surtida Shelton Director of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Myria Stevens Associate Director of Admissions Operations Dawn Williams Assistant Director of Career Development & Education

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5x5

CONSTANTS

The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs identified the “5x5 Constants” as her Vice Chancellor Priorities for the division. The “5x5 Constants” include five constant goal areas: Recruitment & Yield, Retention, Community Building & Customer Service, Innovation & Change, and Wellbeing & Safety which are interwoven with our five constant common value areas of diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, and cultural responsiveness.

The 2020 - 2021 academic year was unlike any we have seen before. The consequences of a deadly pandemic and heightened consciousness of racialized injustice compelled Student Affairs to make a commitment to lead change within our communities and spheres of influence to actively disrupt racism and to meet our students and community virtually. Student Affairs focused on becoming innovative in our efforts to champion holistic learning and success for UW Tacoma students, to remove barriers for students, to engage them as partners and to create an inclusive campus community as seen through the evidence produced in our spotlights shared over the next several pages.

RECRUITMENT & YIELD RETENTION COMMUNITY BUILDING & CUSTOMER SERVICE INNOVATION & CHANGE WELLBEING & SAFETY

This year, we will be highlighting the primary constant where each of our achievements occur while also noting other related constants with the icons seen here.

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RECRUITMENT & YIELD Learn more

Responsible office

IMPLEMENT SLATE ADMISSIONS OPERATIONS

Related constant(s)

SLATE CRM software was successfully implemented to better manage UW Tacoma’s communications with potential, current and former students. The build out includes transcript processing, letter generating, communications and evaluation.

OPTIONAL TEST SCORE POLICY FOR ADMISSION

USCG COLLEGE STUDENT PRE-COMMISSIONING INITIATVE VETERAN & MILITARY RESOURCE CENTER

The VMRC reenergized a partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) through discussions and dynamic workshops. Since the formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the service branch and the institution, UW Tacoma has had three active student participants in the Early Commissioning Program.

ADMISSIONS OPERATIONS

The Faculty Assembly Executive Council and Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee approved a “test score optional policy” for UW Tacoma. This means that SAT/ACT scores are not considered as part of the admissions process.

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WATCH USCG PRESENTATION

ANTI-RACIST WORK

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships made a commitment to being an anti-racist office. They worked toward this through various ways, including identified several BIPOC gatherings and provided for staff to attend, created an anti-racist library

of books for staff, started a book club, and provided spaces for staff to share their unique backgrounds and how they have been impacted by racism. The information the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships learned helped inform how they respond to students and to cultivate compassion and understanding in relation to our student populations.

RECRUITMENT BY THE NUMBERS ADMISSIONS RECRUITMENT

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VIRTUAL SCHOOL VISITS & FAIRS

1,448 LIVE CHATS

805

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ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING APPOINTMENTS

520

STUDENTS SERVED IN 12 GROUP VISITS

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VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISITS HELD

VIRTUAL ADMISSIONS PRESENTATIONS

579

STUDENTS SERVED IN ADMISSIONS WEBINARS

4,055

FRESHMAN & TRANSFER APPLICATIONS

13,437

CAMPUS INFO EMAILS

4%

INCREASE FROM 2019 - 2020

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5x5 CONSTANT SPOTLIGHT

RETENTION HUSKY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

PACK ADVISORS

The Husky Mentorship Program was launched with the purpose to establish connections with students, who are not actively engaged outside of the classroom, with rich diversity of opportunities for involvement and leadership.

Projects completed included Husky 411 readership survey, an involvement profile series that highlights a student leader’s growth within the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies, an involvement Inventory which was distributed to 200+ prospective and current students and used to connect them to campus resources, and Involvement Mentorship Training for Center for Student Involvement student employees.

Student advisors for new students hosted 50 Pack Advisor events throughout the year, engaging 228 students.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

SUPPORT THROUGH CONDUCT

NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

STAFF RECOGNITION STUDENT AFFAIRS

STUDENT CONDUCT & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY In 2020-2021, Student Conduct & Academic Integrity served 90 students. 89 of these students were diverted from a full conduct hearing and connected to resources with personalized attention, support, and selfreflection.

CAREER CHAMPION PROGRAM CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

Career Development & Education engaged 28 staff and faculty in the inaugural Career Champion program, enhancing capacity to support students’ professional goals and growth.

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Student Affairs launched two new employee recognition programs. The Student Affairs Spotlight was created to recognize one staff member each month for their hard work, dedication, and passion for serving students and the UW Tacoma community. The Team Spirit Award is a quarterly recognition that goes to any team in the division that exemplifies the Division’s values and goals in their work to support students. The Team Spirit Award comes with a visit from our new Student Affairs Mascot, Harlie, a larger than life (literally) plush Husky.

FIRST GEN SUPPORT

DRS STUDENT ADVISORY GROUP

The First Generation Student Initiatives office celebrated several achievements.

A Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Student Advisory & Discussion Group was developed comprised of two undergraduate students and two graduate students. The group’s mission is to provide student voice, feedback and recommendations to DRS services and accessibility issues on campus. Four meetings were held during the academic year.

FIRST GENERATION STUDENT INITIATIVES

• 45 students earned book scholarships by completing the First Gen Fellows quarterly cohort requirements • 29 virtual workshops were provided with an attendance of 286 students and the support of many cross-campus partners • The inaugural First Gen Financial Wellness program served 17 students in Winter and Spring quarters - five of the students participated in 2 quarters • The Financial Wellness program received an additional $300,000 (over 3 years) of support from WSECU, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Sound Outreach and United Way

DISABILITY RESOUCES FOR STUDENTS

DAWG BONES

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

• First Gen stories of students, staff, faculty and alumni were showcased as part of the “We are First Gen” video and poster campaign

The launch of the new Dawg Bones program inspired a 26% increase in the number of events posted in DawgDen and a 253% increase in the number of active users. A total of 716 students earned Dawg Bones in 2020-2021 for involvment and attending lectures and other campus events.

• First Gen Peer Success Mentors provided 60 virtual one-on-one sessions and 4 workshops on goal setting and time management

DOCTORAL PRACTICUMS

• 20+ graduating seniors were recognized for their achievements at the 2021 Virtual First-Generation Graduation Celebration in GatherTown

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Counseling and Psychological Services recruited two highly qualified, advanced level doctoral practicum students and developed a doctoral practicum training curriculum and manual.

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5x5 CONSTANT SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY BUILDING & CUSTOMER SERVICE RESIDENCE HALL ENGAGEMENT HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

Despite needs for social distancing, Residence Life staff remained consistently engaged with residents of Court 17. This was done through emails, as well as socially distant programs via Zoom sessions or in spaces that allowed for physically distant events.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

The Center for Service and Leadership continued to offer opportunities for students to volunteer, primarily virtually, with two smallgroup in-person volunteer options. During the year, 2,126.25 hours of service were logged

by UW Tacoma students! Students reported volunteering as a rewarding and fulfilling activity that helped them build connections in the community and learn more about social issues.

NEW SUPPORT TOOLS REGISTRAR

Several new tools were implemented in the Registrar’s Office to support students.

• New tools helped students submit Former Quarter Drops (102 processed), Tuition Forfeiture Requests (69 processed), and a tricampus effort changed the Annual Drop to a Current Quarter Drop Tool (346 processed) • With support from Advising and UWIT, a new major/minor change tool was created that

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streamlined processes, and made data and tracking easier. It launched in June 2021 with 1669 major/minor changes • The Registrar’s Office piloted Sendin Blue, an email tool that provides metrics on student interactions. Sendin Blue is also being used by the Office of Financial Aid and Completion Coaches to send personalized messages

PIERCE COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP VETERAN & MILITARY RESOURCE CENTER

The VMRC teamed-up with Pierce College’s leadership to help launch their Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) program and recruiting information sessions. UW Tacoma’s PAVE team members assisted on event ideas and volunteered for UW Tacoma virtual orientations.

UW Tacoma’s PAVE program is nationally recognized.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WELCOME DAYS

GRADUATING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

REIMAGINING WELCOME DAYS The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships set up student guidance counseling sessions on how to budget and plan for re-payment and how to set up loan repayment plans under income-driven repayment programs. This aligns with one of the US Financial Literacy Education Commission (FLEC) Best Practices - Providing Clear, Timely, and Customized Information to Inform Student Borrowing. This also connects with our divisional common value areas of equity and cultural responsiveness, as students of color are more often affected by loan debt.

HANDSHAKE ACTIVATIONS CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

During 2020-2021, 56.7% of undergraduates and 47.8% of graduate students had activated Handshake profiles, which were higher rates than our peer institutions by 13.8% and 25.4%, respectively. Handshake is an employment and internship search platform made specifically for university students and recent alumni.

MATH-SCIENCE-LEADERSHIP (MSL) FIRST GENERATION STUDENT INITIATIVES

26 youth in grades 9-12 participated in a threeweek virtual summer program about food and social justice. 17 youth continued their participation throughout the academic year in 8 connection events.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Welcome Days programming was re-envisioned to become an intentional bridge for incoming students, transitioning them from orientation through to campus integration and belonging (officially bringing in collaboration with Student Transitions & Success). Programming was centered around four themes: Connect, Learn, Socialize, Succeed and was successfully launched virtually (via DawgDen).

OFFICE RELOCATION

DISABILITY RESOUCES FOR STUDENTS

Disability Resources for Students officially moved office and student support space to MAT 107, which is on the first floor of the Mattress Factory building and is more accessible to students.

STATE/REGIONAL INVOLVEMENT STUDENT CONDUCT & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Staff engaged with colleagues through 15 webinars and training sessions from the Association for Student Conduct Adminstrators (ASCA) Region 1, the WA State ASCA Conduct Officers group and monthly Equity and Inclusion trainings with tri-campus UW colleagues.

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INNOVATION & CHANGE RESOURCE TRACKER

STUDENT ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

• Compiled and mailed home welcome packets to all new students • Recorded videos for virtual continuation of orientation challenge coin tradition

Completed and launched an online Resource Tracker, a database of support services (such as housing, food, mental health, legal, etc.) for students both on- and off- campus.

• Created orientation playlist on YouTube, including how to be a successful online learner in partnership with the Academic Affairs Office of Student Success – 6 videos have had 2,648 views

ORIENTING NEW STUDENTS DURING A PANDEMIC

• Online Canvas modules were opened to 2,244 students. 80% of students completed the modules. 85% reported feeling prepared to start classes after taking the course

NEW STUDENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS

In response to COVID-19 policies and risk mitigation strategies, New Student & Family Programs created successful virtual and physically-distanced orientation experiences for new students.

• Offered drive-through orientation welcome for new students in Autumn 2021

CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

STUDENT CONDUCT & ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Set (and met!) the launch date to use Advocate for Spring quarter! Multiple offices are using Advocate for case management, including Student Adovacy & Support, the CARE Team, and Student Conduct.

WATCH THE DRIVETHROUGH ORIENTATION

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EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION Career Development & Education Increased engagement with employers and paid workbased learning opportunities for students.

• Total paid internships posted on Handshake: 8,648 (up 39% from last year) • Total paid cooperative learning opportunities posted on Handshake: 346 (up 59% from last year) • Total approved employers on Handshake: 17,319 (up 21% from last year)

CAMPUS-SPECIFIC EMERGENCY AID PORTAL

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

Student Financial Aid & Scholarships developed and launched a UW Tacoma-specific Emergency Aid Portal in collaboration with UW IT.

NATIONAL FIRST GEN RECOGNITION

WEBSITE TRANSITION & UPDATES STUDENT PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

FIRST GENERATION STUDENT INITIATIVES First Generation Student Initiatives obtained national recognition by participating and completing the requirements of the NASPA First Gen Forward 2020 - 2021 cohort and being part of the NASPA First Scholars in the 2021 - 2023 network, a national research and consultation program.

UW Tacoma launched a new content management system (Drupal 8) for the entire campus. Throughout the year, all Student Affairs websites were transitioned and updated, with a focus on making websites easy to navigate, attractive, and containing up-to-date content.

Student Affairs was one of the first to launch the updated website.

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WELLBEING & SAFETY HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

A new full-time position, Health Promotion Specialist & Health Educator, was created and hired following a national search. This position focuses on developing and connecting students with various education topics regarding healthy and safe living. The position is also a Title IX Confidential Advocate for UW Tacoma.

HOUSING DURING A PANDEMIC HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

Housing and Residence Life safely housed 118 residents in the 2020 - 2021 academic year with no COVID cases. 34 summer residents were housed, also with zero COVID cases.

LEADING THE COVID RESPONSE FOR STUDENTS

ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT LIFE

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life led the COVID response coordination for UW Tacoma students.

• Earned a COVID-19 contact tracing certificate through Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health • Received, triaged, and tracked 60 reports from the beginning of the pandemic to end of June 2021 • Initiated contact tracing and follow-up support for students who tested positive

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• Partnered with Campus Safety & Security in securing an arrangement with Tacoma-Pierce County Emergency Management to host free mobile COVID testing options on the UW Tacoma campus for students, faculty, staff, and community members • Supported Campus Safety & Security in the creation, implementation, and supervision of the Public Health Student Ambassador program

INCREASE IN GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Despite providing telehealth only services, CAPS Groups Program doubled the number of group counseling sessions in comparison to last year.

HUSKY2HUSKY HOMESHARE STUDENT ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

Promoted housing opportunities through Husky2Husky Homeshare Program, resulting in 20 referrals and 8 placements.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HUSKY2HUSKY

LEAD INSTITUTE CONTRIBUTION

ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT LIFE

Contributed to the development and implementation of the Leading for Equity, Antiracism and Diversity (LEAD) Institute, an 8-week cohort-based leadership experience for mid-level faculty and staff administrators, which is sponsored by the Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH REMOTE OPTIONS STUDENT ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

Student Advocacy & Support developed strategies and tools that promoted the availability of remote case management services for students: • # of case sessions: 235 • # of individual students served: 191 Presenting Issues: • Academic Support: 56 • Family & Relationships: 8 • Financial: 34 • Housing: 87 • Mental Health: 12 • Physical: 7

TRAINING ON ANTI-RACIST WORK STUDENT AFFAIRS

Student Affairs completed its first cohort of training, led by the Center for Ethical Leadership, focusing on pursuing equity in a moral framework and co-creating a more antiracist culture across the division and campus.

Student Affairs staff continue to be engaged in workshops to aid in their anti-racist work, such as the staff at the Center for Student Involvement who participated in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate through the USF Muma College of Business.

• Other: 40

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LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

TIFFANNY HAMMONDS Tiffanny Hammonds is a hilltop artist with a passion for community-based art projects. In Winston oil paint, she began capturing the unheard stories from the narrative. At the age of sixteen, she developed a career in murals. The murals captured here were created by Tiffanny and displayed on campus in the summer 2020 during the unrest in Tacoma.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The Ledger student newspaper published 45 newsletters between Spring 2020 - Spring 2021 and readership was between 1,300 - 2,200 people. The Ledger only printed one hard-copy, the 2021 graduation issue, which was distributed directly to the 2,000+ graduates at the drivethrough commencement celebration or via mail.

Tahoma West published its 25th edition and was the first to have a comprehensive e-book edition (in addition to hard copies)!

REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Registered Student Organizations saw a 244% increase in the number of events offered during the academic year, hosting a total of 327 virtual meetings and events.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD The Student Activities Board’s (SAB) operating structure was redesigned to include an additional student coordinator role, which serves to better streamline SAB’s programmatic responsibilities and to expand the organization’s efforts to connect students with each other, the campus, and the community.

Students in leadership roles at The Ledger and Tahoma West selfreported that their experiences working for the publications had positively affected their time at UW Tacoma, had taught them new skills and helped them find a sense of belonging.

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF UW TACOMA ASUWT President Vincent Da submitted two successful proposals to the Strategic Initiative Fund committee: (1) to provide funding for students serving on committees, and (2) to bring back the EMBRACE program (“Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Engagement”).

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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 - 2022

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes the value of diverse living, learning and working environments. Therefore, amid a challenging 2020 - 2021, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Student Affairs Executive Leadership Team reaffirmed a commitment to identify and address inequities and cocreate a campus environment that is welcoming and respectful for all.

In 2021-2022, we will continue to build the infrastructure, resources, trainings, and more that will help us work towards achieving these goals and continue our work meeting the 5x5 Constants!

Our immediate goals are listed here.

1. REGULARLY ASSESS AND ASSERT OUR COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE AN INCLUSIVE, EQUITY-MINDED, AND ANTIRACIST CAMPUS COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, REFLECTION, AND ACTION. 2. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF AT ALL LEVELS TO ENGAGE IN PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ON EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, AND BELONGING. 3. UTILIZE THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW SYSTEM AS A TOOL FOR EVALUATION OF STAFF AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM FRAMEWORKS. 4. ENGAGE THE STUDENT AFFAIRS STAFF IN DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN (2022-2026) AND IMPLEMENTING YEARLY METRICS FOR MEASURING PROGRESS AND SUCCESS.

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Camas (c’abid)

Southern Lushootseed

Camas is a native wildflower that grows in prairies and meadows throughout Washington State. Camas was historically - and continues to be - an important traditional food source for tribes throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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