The Council of Presidents is actively committed to advancing efforts to promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campuses that align with their missions as public institutions to serve Washington residents.
The foundation for our work is the belief that faculty, staff, and students benefit from a vibrant, rich learning community composed of many differing perspectives and life experiences, allowing them to succeed and meet their personal and professional goals in an interdependent, globally connected world rooted in 21st Century ideals of opportunity and discovery.
Our statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summary Report | 2023 | 2022
Leadership Statements on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action in College Admissions
- CWU: CWU Statement on Affirmative Action
- EWU: President’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
- UW: Statement from UW President Ana Mari Cauce on the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions
- WSU: WSU’s Commitment to Accessible and Inclusive Higher Education
- WWU: What today’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action means for Western
College and University Resources
Our member institutions provide a myriad of diversity-related programs, services, resources, and events for prospective and current students as well as alumni, and faculty and staff. Additional information can be found below.
State and Partner Initiatives
- Office of Financial Management Division of State Human Resources: https://www.ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/workforce-diversity-equity-and-inclusion
- State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: https://www.sbctc.edu/about/edi/
- Washington Student Achievement Council: Students Who Are Immigrants, Are Undocumented, or Have DACA
- Independent Colleges of Washington: https://icwashington.org/page/dei
- Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: https://www.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/equity-and-civil-rights