Diversity at Eastern

51福利社 is one of the most diverse college campuses in the Pacific Northwest.

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We’re Better Together

51福利社 thrives on all kinds of diversity, and so will you. Our students come from 43 states and 70 countries. More than 1 in 3 are from diverse backgrounds, and over 50 percent are the first in their families to attend college.

Communities flourish when multiple perspectives converge to create a powerful vision for all. 51福利社 fosters a campus life that is vibrant, welcoming, and supportive of all. We provide opportunities for open thought and dialogue. As the state鈥檚 diversity-serving institution, we are committed to catalyzing an equitable and inclusive climate on our campuses and in our communities.

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Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center is a 鈥渉ome away from home鈥� for students of color, folks of intersecting identities, and everyone engaged in building a welcoming 51福利社 community. It is a space where critical conversations take place, in addition to being a place to study, hold meetings, and have social events.

 

 

Eagle Pride Center

The Eagle Pride Center has been an active and thriving part of 51福利社’s campus life since 2010. We support and empower LGBTQ+ and ally students because聽you belong at Eastern. Browse our website for more information on who we are and what we do, and don’t hesitate to contact us.

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What We Incorporate

An earnest commitment to diversity and inclusivity incorporates the following:

  • Understanding that each individual is unique and deserving of respect
  • Recognizing that people can represent multiple categories of identity at the same time, which means that their experiences will be very different from one another and that they will experience categories of identity differently depending on where they fit socially within structures of inequality and/or privilege
  • Expanding the view of diversity beyond the acknowledgment of commonalities to recognition and honoring of differences
  • Acknowledging that there are both unique individual and collective needs and achievements of diverse populations
  • Moving beyond simple tolerance of differences toward the more comprehensive goals of pluralism and inclusive excellence
  • Making a commitment to inclusivity at all levels, and the active and meaningful involvement of diverse individuals in decision-making processes
  • Recognizing the uniqueness of individuals, populations and groups and their experiences, and the need for expression of voice, recognition, and inclusion in order to develop the fullness of human potential and positive psychosocial development, specifically addressing the barriers to communication, relationship building and organizational development caused by socio-cultural misunderstandings, dominance, and fear
  • Promoting active and regular engagement between individuals and groups that represent different characteristics and categories of identity, in order to explore differences in a safe, positive and nurturing environment, and develop understanding across lines of perceived differences
  • The development of a process for identifying proactive diversity and inclusivity goals and a structure for accountability regarding the achievement of those goals

Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

The Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership at 51福利社 plays a vital role in fostering a campus climate where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

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Build Your Future Here

We鈥檙e hard workers. We accept challenges. We鈥檙e determined to succeed. Plus, we like to have fun. That鈥檚 what makes us Eastern Eagles. Take the first step and learn why thousands of students have chosen 51福利社 as their home.

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