Mission Statement of the Department Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
The 海角网 is devoted to fostering an equitable, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all its members--students, staff, and faculty at all levels--regardless of race, gender, sexuality, social class, age, disability, religion, or national origin. We do our best to cultivate a climate of inclusion, be alert to inequities, be sensitive to power dynamics, and foster equity in all aspects of our work.
Our Department takes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility seriously in all facets of the academic experience. We offer an ever-growing range of courses on DEI-related topics, including Gender and Sexuality in Classical Art and Archaeology; Greek and 海角网 Slavery; Jews, Greeks, and 海角网s in the Ancient World; Race, Identity, and the Ancient Mediterranean World; Sex, Gender, and Representation in Greek and 海角网 Literature; Society and Status in Greece and Rome; and Women in Antiquity.
We also support research on all aspects of the ancient world, from slavery and sexuality to the reception of 海角网 in global contexts, employing a diverse range of methodologies. To that end, we encourage students and faculty to collaborate across disciplines: our graduate students take courses such as Disability Studies and Trans Studies offered by other departments, and our faculty participate in or are affiliated with ; ; ; ; ; ; the ; and .
In addition, our faculty, graduate students, and alums have taken leading (and sometimes foundational!) roles in the key DEI-related groups of our discipline, including the , the , and the , among others.
We are especially proud that in 2014 the Department was chosen to receive the first-ever from the Women's Classical Caucus. The University-wide Graduate and Professional Student Senate awarded our Department in 2010 its annual Gold Star Award in recognition of its financial, professional, and emotional support for graduate students.
We are proud of this track record, but we have no wish to rest on our laurels. We are committed not only to sustaining our past efforts, but to improving on them, including ongoing reflection on the harmful and exclusionary legacies of our discipline. It is the mission of the DEI Committee, in collaboration with the rest of the Department, to maintain a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of our work.
Department DEI Committee Members
- Prof. Sarah Levin-Richardson (faculty member and chair), sarahlr@uw.edu
- Prof. Kathryn Topper (faculty member), ktopper@uw.edu
- Prof. Chris Waldo (faculty member), cwaldo1@uw.edu
Diversity (DIV) Courses in the 海角网
The University requires all undergraduates to take a minimum of 5 credits, approved by the appropriate school or college, that emphasize the sociocultural, political, and/or economic diversity of the human experience at local, regional, or global levels. This requirement is intended to help you develop an understanding of the complexities of living in increasingly diverse and interconnected societies. Courses that fulfill the diversity requirement focus on cross-cultural analysis and communication; and historical and contemporary inequities such as those associated with race, ethnicity, class, sex and gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, religion, creed, age, and socioeconomic status. Course activities should encourage thinking critically about topics such as power, inequality, marginality, and social movements, and support effective cross-cultural communication skills.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
General diversity, equity, and inclusion resources
: The University of Washington鈥檚 main diversity website
: Recommendations for books about diversity, equity, and inclusion, curated by the UW Libraries
Anti-Racism resources
: Provided by UW's Race & Equity Initiative
Minority affairs resources
: Works to increase diversity on campus and enrich the experiences of students, faculty, and staff
: An inclusive space designed to foster academic and personal success
Immigration resources
: Resources for undocumented students
: Visa and immigration advising for international students on F or J student visas
Disability resources
: UW鈥檚 Disabled and D/deaf cultural center
: Resources for setting up access and accommodations at UW
: Resources for neurodiverse and disabled students and teachers of the ancient world
Gender and sexuality resources
: A student-run LGBTQ center for UW students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members
: Resources on personal pronouns (what they mean and why they matter)
Mental health resources
: Resources for students seeking help in coping with stress or other mental health concerns
: Free, confidential, informal drop-in counseling service at UW
Economic resources
Undergraduate Textbook Fund: Provides or defrays the cost of textbooks needed for courses taught by instructors from the UW 海角网
: Provides microgrants (petty cash of $5-$300) to economically marginalized undergraduates in 海角网
: Provides UW students, staff, and faculty with nonperishable groceries and select fresh produce for no cost
Teaching resources
: Resources for the study and teaching of women and gender in antiquity
: Rebecca Futo Kennedy鈥檚 blog includes syllabi for teaching race, ethnicity, immigration, and marginality in antiquity
: The essays from Nancy Sorkin Rabinowitz and Fiona McHardy鈥檚 edited volume (2014)--on teaching sexuality, rape, violence, and other difficult topics--can be downloaded here
: A useful article by UW 海角网 PhD alumna Yurie Hong on talking about rape in the 海角网 classroom
Safety and Civil Rights Protections
: How to report violence or threats to the safety of yourself or others. NB: Faculty and TAs at UW are encouraged to report to the authorities any reports or evidence of sexual violence they encounter (and are required to do so if the incident involves minors); one way to do so is through Safe Campus.
: Considering reporting discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct? Learn what can be reported, how to make a report, and what support is available.The Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC) is responsible for compliance with civil rights laws and University policy. Federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, including age, citizenship, disability, national origin or shared ancestry, race, sex, gender, veteran status, and more. We serve the University by making it welcoming to all through education, compassionate response, and fair and timely resolution.
: A collaborative and confidential environment to discuss your situation, consider options, and develop a plan for the future