WSU briefs committee on DEI initiatives

Washington State University’s Merrianneeta Nesbitt on Thursday briefed the state Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee on three of the university’s many initiatives designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

The university’s Assistant Director for the Office of Outreach and Education, Nesbitt outlined WSU’s new faculty and staff Community and Equity Certificate Program, calling it a “challenging and engaging journey” for participants. A concept generated by students, this program attempts to create a continuum of practice through a varied series of workshops for participants to choose from that allows them to build their own certificate.

Nesbitt also referenced the university’s DEI Summit program, noting more than 500 participated during the March 4th event.

Finally, she noted the establishment of the university’s Veterans & Military-affiliated Students Advisory Council and its charge to “serve those who’ve served.”

You can watch Nesbitt’s presentation below.