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In 1997, Jeremy and Linda Jaech provided multi-year funding
to UW Computer Science & Engineering for programs
to attract and retain a diverse student body.
Through new diversity programs that provide academic and community support,
we are working to create an environment where all
students are welcomed and feel valued.
For specific information, see particularly:
To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the department at 206-543-1695 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu. Diversity at the UW"The University of Washington is committed to promoting respect for the rights and privileges of others, the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas." UW Board of Regents Statement on Diversity"...Among the educational resources the University has to offer is a diverse student body. Students educate each other, in the classroom and in many informal settings; they challenge one another's assumptions, they broaden one another's range of experience, and they teach one another to see the world from varied perspectives. Although the University should and does seek diversity of many kinds, racial and cultural diversity must be part of the mix. We cannot otherwise teach our students all that they need to know about the diverse society and the multinational economy in that they will be leading their lives."Why is diversity so important?"Social justice. It is simply unacceptable, on moral grounds, that educational opportunity should be less open to some groups in our diverse society than to others.""Social and economic health. We cannot afford to waste the talents of any of our citizens, and we cannot afford the social unrest and divisiveness that flow from unequal opportunity. This is true today and will become even more urgently true in the future, as the U.S. minority population grows and as the global economy puts an increasing premium on our ability to understand and interact with other cultures." "Educational excellence. Diversity has important educational
benefits in and of itself. Students learn from one another, both in the
classroom and outside. Those who spend these crucial years in the company
of people unlike themselves are better prepared for life and work in modern
society. This is not just a hopeful theory; it is confirmed by recent
research. On measures of qualities from critical thinking to intellectual
self-confidence to leadership, students educated in diverse environments
come out ahead." Eric Roberts presents, "Expanding the Audience for Computer Science" at SIGCSE (2/20/03). View the slides from this talk. Debra Rolison presents, "Time to Thrive, Not Just Survive: Accumulating
Advantage for Women in Science" (1/29/03). View
the slides from this talk. |
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