Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit

About the event

Each semester we bring together representatives from across the WSU system to provide updates and showcase exemplary research and practice within diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please join us this semester to learn about Spaces Between: Equity in Scholarship and Place.

President Kirk Schulz and Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Jo Gonzales will provide closing remarks after our speakers:

Topic: A social justice framework for campus master planning case study (Tri-Cities). Building spaces that celebrate our students’ commitment to a socially just world and demonstrate our commitment to make that world a reality.

• Kate McAteer, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate Professor of Biology
• Ray White, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration

Topic: Utilizing space for celebration, recognition, and ongoing education within the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center.

• Zoe Higheagle Strong, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Executive Director of Tribal Relations, and Special Assistant to the Provost/Executive Vice President

Topic: ADVANCE at WSU – From NSF funding to sustainable programming. Supporting women and diverse faculty in all disciplines, especially in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).

• Masha Gartstein, Professor of Psychology

Topic: Championing works from under-represented populations in classical music to the community.

• Aaron Agulay, Clinical Assistant Professor of Music and Voice

Topic: Updates from the five working groups and formation of the President’s Commission on Campus Culture and Climate.

• Jaime Nolan, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs