Archetype Project Seattle University SDAD 577: Foundations of the Student Affairs Profession

1. Archetype Project Seattle University SDAD 577: Foundations of the Student Affairs Profession Created by: Eden Tullis Catie Holker Katie Dabbs Katie Gast Sophie Boyer Victoria Navarro Benavides

2. Uw- a Research 1 institution Joan Hirt (2006) notes that although research universities often ascribe to a tripartite mission that emphasizes education, teaching, and research, “the hallmark of these universities is, however, their focus on the generation of new knowledge (p. 85).”Their Vision Statement is as follows:The University of Washington educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by cutting-edge scholarship. Discovery is at the heart of our university. We discover timely solutions to the world’s most complex problems and enrich the lives of people throughout our community, the state of Washington, the nation and the world. (University of Washington, 2012j)

3. UW V. WSu

4. Demographics • As of the autumn of 2010, the undergraduate student body at the UW was comprised of 52% women and 48% men. • Interesting findings • Underrepresented and international students have seen a rise in the past 12 years • The chart below summarizes ethnicity demographics (University of Washington, Assessment Unit Staff Office of Minority Affairs, 2011, p. 2)

5. Division of Student Life- Mission • What’s valued and promoted: holistic growth, a comprehensive learning community, engagement, inquiry, discovery, and growth • “We help our students find their authentic selves and realize their richest, healthiest, and most ambitious vision of their educational experience.” (University of Washington, 2012i)

7. General Strengths • Open commitment to diversity • Department specific websites are navigable and expansive • Commitment to preparing students to become global citizens

8. General Challenges • Departments and professionals easily become siloed • Serving Veteran Students • Lack of resources and information • Stereotypes within Admissions • The community and region feel UW is exclusive

9. Husky Union Building (HUB) • An innovative & interactive webpage with Youtube clips and social media hyperlinks • Used as a marketing tool for the rest of UW (University of Washington, 2012f)

10. Website analysis:International Student services • Positives: • Extensive and packed with information • Checklists for current and prospective students • Negatives: • No resources for parents or alumni • No real connection to the rest of the institution outside of links to other departments • Not aesthetically pleasing, no photos (University of Washington, 2012g)

11. Career Center (University of Washington, 2012a)

12. Website analysis:Q-Center • Positives • Comprehensive resource and guide • Inclusive and welcoming language • Transparent about operations and services • Negatives • Focuses too strongly on current students • No dedication to prospective students, parents, or alumni • Obvious silo/separation of department, i.e. no connection to UW as a whole (University of Washington, 2012h)

13. Diversity “At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The University values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promotes access, opportunity, and justice for all. Valuing and honoring diversity.  It’s the Washington way.” (University of Washington, 2012d).

14. Diversity Trends and goals Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, 2011

15. 6 Goals of the Diversity blueprint Goal 1: Provide Leadership and Communicate Commitment to Diversity Goal 2: Attract, Retain, and Graduate a Diverse and Excellent Student Body Goal 3: Provide Rich Learning Experiences and Prepare Students for Global Citizenship Goal 4: Attract and Retain a Diverse Faculty and Staff Goal 5: Encourage and Support Diversity Research Goal 6: Create and Sustain a Welcoming Climate for Diversity (University of Washington, University Diversity Council, 2010)

16. Campus Climate • Their blatant commitment to diversity as demonstrated in the mission statement, promotional statements, and materials provided by the university for the purpose of outreach. • Of the 12 programs reviewed on the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity’s website, for example, each program mentions diversity overtly in its mission (University of Washington, 2012b).

17. Faculty and Staff Composition and Experience • As of 2006, Faculty were 66.5% male identified and 82.5% white identified (University of Washington, n.d.) • Campus climate survey conducted in 2005 and 2008 revealed an overall perception of diversity promotion by faculty, staff, and academic student employees (ASE) was favorable, with averages ranging from 3.7-4.7 on a scale of 6 (meaning highly favorable). • On contrary, African American/Black and Native American faculty were less satisfied with the climate of overall diversity promotion. • African American/Black faculty and ASE rated their experience in 2005 and 2008 as 3.2. • Native American faculty and ASE indicated in 2005 a 3.6 rating and in 2008 a 2.9 rating (University of Washington, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel, n.d.)

18. DIVERSITY SUGGESTIONS • UW’s dedication to diversity comes to life in its mission, but little is stated about its historical approach to inclusion and exclusion of diverse populations. If the university were to acknowledge the exclusive nature of predominantly white institutions (PWI), the University of Washington will not only recognize its past as problematic but also frame its current commitment to diversity as a transformative and respectable endeavor. (Hurtado, Milem, Calyton-Pedersen, and Allen, 1998) • The UW could benefit from highlighting its commitment to differentially-abled, gender non-conforming, and veteran populations. In doing so, the university expands common notions of diversity and affirms its dedication to equitably serving more people.

19. Student life professionals • Specialized Work • Decentralized Units within Student Life • Structured/Political Environments • Risk Takers • Competitive • Independent

20. References Hirt, J. B. (2006). Where you work matters: Student affairs administration at different types of institutions. Lanham, MD: University Press of America. Hurtado, S., Milem, J. F., Calyton-Pedersen, A. R., & Allen, W. R. (1998). Enhancing campus climates for racial/ethnic diversity: Educational policy and practice. The Review of Higher Education, 21(3), 279-302. Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. (2011). Diversity at the University of Washington: All campus (report). Retrieved from www.washington.edu/diversity/diversitystats2011.pdf University of Washington, Assessment Unit Staff Office of Minority Affairs. (2011). Diversity at the University of Washington: All campuses.  Retrieved from http://depts.washington. edu/omad/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2011-10-10- DATA-PACKET-for-the-Board-of-Regents-REV-2011-12-06.pdf University of Washington, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel. (n.d.). Fact Sheet. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/admin/acadpers/ tools/factsheet0607.pdf University of Washington, University Diversity Council (2010). Diversity at UW: A blueprint for the future.  Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/ diversity/blueprint/Diversity %20Blueprint.pdf University of Washington. (2012a). Career Center of the University of Washington. Retrieved from http://careers.washington.edu/

21. References University of Washington. (2012b). Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. Retrieved from http://expd.uw.edu/ University of Washington. (2012c). Discover the University of Washington. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/discover/ University of Washington. (2012d). Diversity. Retrieved from https:// www.washington.edu/diversity/ University of Washington. (2012e). Health and Wellness. Retrieved from     http://depts.washington.edu/livewell/ University of Washington. (2012f). Husky Union Building. Retrieved from              http://hub.washington.edu/ University of Washington. (2012g). International student services at the University of Washington. Retrieved from http://iss.washington.edu/ University of Washington. (2012h). Q Center of the University of Washington. Retrieved from http://depts.washington.edu/qcenter/ University of Washington. (2012i). Student Life. Retrieved from http:// depts.washington.edu/stdntlfe/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Coverletter- FINAL1.pdf

22. References University of Washington. (2012j). Vision & Values. Retrieved from http://www.washington .edu/discover/visionvalues/ Washington State University. (2012k). About WSU. Retrieved from http://about.wsu.edu /about/ Washington State University. (2012l). Quick Facts. Retrieved from http://about.wsu.edu/ about/facts.aspx