The vision of the Center is to unite faculty, staff, students and members of the community to find solutions to pressing social problems.

The Center exists to enhance higher education's practical impact and, in partnership with others, address problems in both the community and the classroom.

The center shares the University's commitment to multicultural education, diversity and outreach to the communities of the South Puget sound.  It also seeks to enhance leadership skills for community development and to further curriculum that allows us to learn from our diverse histories and create a better future.
Our activities aim to:

• Promote understanding among various groups that make up our communities.
• Enhance our ability as a society to respect and value diversity.
• Foster equal rights and social justice.