UW SSW: Diversity Links

Diversity Links

The UW School of Social Work recognizes the positive contributions to the educational and professional environment made by persons of color, gay men and lesbians, and persons with disabilities, and promotes diversity among students, faculty, and staff. The University of Washington is committed to diversity and welcomes students who have varied cultural experiences or educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

On Campus:

Disability Resources for Students at the UW
Diversity Resources at UW
Ethnic Cultural Center at the UW
UW Q Center
Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission (Associated Students of the University of Washington)
The Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) of The Graduate School
Health Sciences Minority Students Program
Office of Minority Affairs at the UW
UW Women's Center

Off Campus:

City of Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities
City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights
Cultural Diversity Websites Recommended by Foley Library

Technology in Support of Social Work Values: Digital Social Work Activism

The UW SSW Computing & Media Services aim to foster the use of digital media and technology to support progressive and radical social work values, including social justice issues, and the eradication of racism, poverty and inequality in any form. Please check out this website for ideas and examples of projects which have used technology in support of social justice. [Read more ...]