Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre
Services and Activities Fee Committee
Orientation
January 30, 2009
WELCOME
Today’s Agenda
I. ECC/T Background
IV.
II.
ECC/T Programs
III.
Student Services Offered
The Future ECC/T & 5 Year Plan
I. ECC/T BACKGROUND
The ECC/T
Celebrating 38 years of promoting academic, cultural,
social needs and student leadership and
organizational development since 1971
WHO ARE WE?
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ECC/T Professional Staff
• Victor Flores, Director
• Maggie Fonseca, Assistant
Director
• John Pangelinan, Operations and
Facilities Coordinator
• Theo Nestor, Office Assistant III
• Jessica Hunnicutt, Student
Advisor and Programming/Event
Coordinator
• Lydia Edwards, GSA PR & PI
• Torence Powell, GSA Advisor
Intern
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Student Staff
• Student Resource Coordinators
(Rebecca, & Reuben, Yuritzi,
Robert)
• Student Program Assistant
( Jimmy, Maile, Sarah)
• Computer Tech/Webmaster
( Julius)
• Graphic Designer (Vic)
• Theatre Techs (Kiara, James,
Chris, Chris & Amy)
Our History : 1968
• In 1968 Black students staged a sit-in at UW President Odegaard's
office demanding a minority educational program with these goals in
mind:
• To recruit, admit, retain, educate and graduate minority
students.
• To receive financial assistance and the necessary programs
that would ensure success at the University of Washington.
• In 1970, the Special Education Program Opportunity Program (SEP)
was renamed Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) by vice
President for Minority Affairs Samuel Kelly.
• In 1970 the Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) facility was proposed.
• In 1971 the ECC/T, a unit of the Office of Minority Affairs, had it’s
grand opening.
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
In support of the UW goals, the OMA/D Ethnic Cultural
Center/Theatre (ECC/T) promotes an inclusive and
educational environment by providing programs and services
which enhance the communication and exchange of
multicultural perspectives and values.
The ECC/T provides programs and a learning environment
where students and student organizations collaborate,
develop and implement programs while building leadership
and organization skills.
THE ECC/T STAFF & STUDENT
The ECC/T Staff
• Educating Learners and Learning Educators
The ECC/T Student
• All students on campus are prospective ECC/T students;
however, an ECC/T student must demonstrate an active
commitment and genuine interest in upholding the ECC/T
mission.
The ECC/T Organizations
• A registered student organization that has completed the ECC/T
registration process and who’s organizational mission coincides,
reinforces or supports the ECC/T mission.
ECC/T CORE VALUES
PLEDGE OF RECIPROCITY
As members of this community (both staff and student alike),
we pledge our commitment to promote a positive climate within
and outside of the ECC/T, to respect one another and to become
educated about our distinct multicultural perspectives.
EDUCATE
To teach and prepare our ECC/T student community of the
wealth of resources and opportunities at the UW to build their
skill sets to become future civic leaders and global citizens.
Our belief that significant amount of learning takes place outside
of the classroom through their involvement in:
a. Student Leadership and Organizational Development
b. Community Organizations/Agencies
c. ASUW and other Leadership opportunities on campus
d. Mentoring Opportunities
e. Interaction with Faculty and Staff
ENRICH
Active participation in opportunities at the ECC/T and UW
significantly contributes to the success of their own self learning,
identity development, cultural awareness, academic studies, and
personal and educational growth.
EMPOWER
As ECC/T students develop into community leaders and global
citizens, they become the agents of change - creating a vibrant
and positive campus climate that allows all UW students, faculty
and staff the opportunity to maximize their educational and
student life/personal experience; while educating others about
our efforts to define a multicultural and diverse University of
Washington.
WHO HAS ACCESS TO THE ECC/T
- All UW students and RSOs may utilize ECC/T
services.
- UW Departments and Programs may rent the
conference rooms, kitchens, BBQ Pit/Backyard and
theatre on a space available basis or during nonpeak hours.
- Community programs and organizations may also
rent the conference rooms and theatre on a space
available basis, non-peak hours and weekends.
ECC/T
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
•American Indian Science &
Engineering Society
•Asian American Student Union
•African Student Association
•Black Student Union
•Campus Radical Women
•Filipino American Student
Association
•First Nations at the UW
•Hispanic Scholars Chapter
•Khmer Student Association
•Minority Association of PreHealth Students
•Movimiento Estudiantíl Chicano
Aztlán
•Micronesian Islands Club
•National Society of Black
Engineers
•National Pan-Hellenic Council
•Omega Delta Phi
•Polynesian Student Alliance
•Sisterhood
•Unidas Seremos
•Vietnamese Student Association
•MIXED
ECC/T
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
•Anakbayan UW
•Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
•El Mariachi Quinto Sol
•Korean Student Association
•Lambda Theta Alpha Society
•Minority Think Tank
•Mixed UW
•Omega Phi Omega
•Taiwanese Student Association
•Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers
•United Greek Council
•Empower
•RETRO
•Sigma Beta Rho
•Student Action Network
•TEETH
•Whites Against Racism
•Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
•Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
•Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
•Iota Phi Theta Fraternity
•Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
•Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
•Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
•Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
•Chi Sigma Alpha
•Chinese Student Association
•Latino Student Union
•Minority Pre-Law Society
•UW Nikkei Student Association
•Pakistani Student Association
•Philippine American Dialogue
and Discourse
•Pi Nu Iota
ECC/T AFFILIATE
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Number of Affiliate Student
Organizations
70
60
62
50
50
40
40
30
20
30
29
10
0
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
07-08
OTHER REGISTERED
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
•ASUW SENATE & BOD
•Asian Student Commission
•Black Student Commission
•American Indian Student Commission
•Pacific Islander Student Commission
•Punjabi Heritage Society
•GBLTC
•CAJAH
•Russian Student Association
•La Raza Graduation Committee
•Indian Student Association
•Muslim Student Association
•Students for a Free Tibet
•HAYAAT
•PIONEER
•Hui Hoaloha Ulana
•Korean student association
•Sigma lambda beta
•Lambda theta alpha
•Alpha Kappa delta phi
•Sigma Psi Zeta
•Ruckus
•Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
Student Advisory Board
•Somali Student Association
•Asian American Theatre Society
•Students for Christ
•Laotian Student Association
•Urban Arts Collective
•Rajana Society
•Southeast Asian Student Association
•Student Diversity Council
•Student AIDS Action Network
•Alternative Spring Break Student
Association
UW DEPARTMENTS/PROGRAMS
•Office of Minority Affairs
•Benefits Office
•Business Educational Opportunity Program
•English as a Second Language
•Experimental College
•Financial Management
•Grants and Contracts Services
•Go-MAP
•Housing and Food Services
•Parking Services
•Payroll Services
•Office of Training and Development
•West Campus Childcare Center
•School of Nursing
•School of Social Work
•Slavic Languages and Literatures
•UW Police Department
•PIPE Program
•Undergraduate Advising Center
•School of Drama
•Speech and Hearing Services
•Alumni Association
•American Ethnic Studies Department
•Evans School of Public Affairs
•Native American Wellness Center
•School of Library Media Department
•Department of Agriculture and Urban Planning
•School of Education
•Career Services Center
•UW Peace Corps
•UW World Series
•School of Medicine
•Washington State Achiever's Program
•UW Travel Office
•UHELP
•UW Transportation Office
•University Relations
•American Indian Studies
•UW Capital Projects
•Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
•UW Office of Development
•Office of Multicultural Affairs
•UW Human Resources
•Purchasing
•Human Subjects Division
•State GEAR UP
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
•Bailadores de Bronce
•In Good Voice
•Seattle Glee Club
•INROADS
•National Institute of Women in
Higher Education
•Jet City Improv
•El Centro de la Raza
•Lovers of Russian Folk Music
•Conciliation project
•Native American Advisory Board
• Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio
Social
•Girl Scouts of America
•Native Action Network
•Racial Disparity Project
•Sea Mar Community Center
• Seattle Women’s Glee Club
•Washprig
• Heritage College
• GCIU 767M
• Braxton & Associates
• Community Coalition for Social
Justice
TOTAL ANNUAL FACILITIES USE
2003-2004
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1,956
2004-2005
………………...
1.966
2005-2006
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1,961
2006-2007
………………...
1,610
2007-2008
………………..
2,016
Total Annual Facilities Use
Number of Reservations
2,500
2,000
1,956
1,966
2,016
1,961
1,610
1,500
1,000
500
0
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
07-08
II. ECC/T PROGRAMS
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Leadership Development Program
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Community Building
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Social Justice Season
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Performing Arts Season
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Other Collaborations
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Goals:
• Student Life Exposure:
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Focus is to build and prepare students of color to become future
civic leaders and global citizens
Identify New Students, Returning & Emerging Student Leaders
Active Involvement in Campus Life
• Student Leadership and Organization Development
• ASUW and Other UW Student
Leadership Positions
• Mentor Programs
• Interaction with Faculty
and Staff of Color
• Involvement with Community
Organizations
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
• Agents of Change: Next Generation of Community Leaders
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Involvement in OMA/D Programs and Units
Involvement in UW Student Governance Process
Many ECC/T leaders elected to significant campus leadership
positions, such as: Services and Activities Fee Committee, ASUW
President, UW Student Regent, ASUW Board of Control, ASUW
Student Senate
ECC/T Student Led Events & Programs
Outreach and Recruitment Efforts:
• Workshops
• Conferences
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Assist and Train the Next
Generation of Student Leaders
STUDENT ORGANIZED EVENTS
•Asian American History Month
•Raven Feast
•Pacific Islander History Month
•La Raza Graduation
•Native Week
•FASA Graduation
•Spring Pow Wow
•NSBE Graduation
•Student Leadership Workshop
•Cambodian New Year
•Monday Night Music
•NPHC Step Show
•Black History Month
•Hoa Khoi Tuong Pageant
•Martin Luther King
•Micronesia 2007
•MECHA Conference
•Black Student Graduation Ceremony
•African Student Association College Day
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Goals:
• To assist the development of our students’ leadership, build
a sense of community and academic pursuits
• To create campus-wide partnerships through successful
collaboration with RSOs and UW departments/programs
• To educate and increase cultural/heritage awareness, and
to promote critical thinking
• To provide programs and events that enhance the
communication and exchange of multicultural
perspectives and values
2008-2009 EVENTS
Día de los Muertos
UW/MLK Jr. Day of Service
Hump Day
Kwanzaa
The 5th Annual Women of Color
Reception Celebrating Daughters of Diversity:
Five Years Remembered
Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Community Celebration:
Island Night
SOCIAL JUSTICE SEASON
Goals:
- To
host events that educate and provoke a discussion of
multicultural issues within society.
- Facilitate goal by having lectures and discussions with
leading figures within society and in their field.
Encourage all students to be a part of working towards
equality for all.
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PAST EVENTS
Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr Lecture: The “N”
Word
Michael Bentiez, Jr: Redefining
Activism in the Age of Conformity
UPCOMING EVENTS
Faculty Spotlight:
Dr. Arzoo Osanloo
Dr. Shawn Wong
PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
Goals:
• Provide productions and events that expose the campus
and community to the richness of ethnicity, culture and
performing arts.
• To celebrate the cultural heritage of our nation through a
variety of events including plays, musical productions,
speakers, showcases,
festivals, and events.
PAST EVENTS
Orchid Ensemble
School of Drama: Wild Black Eyed
Susan
Teatro Milagro: Zapatista
UPCOMING EVENTS
ECC/T Signature Program: The Art
of Drumming
African American Jazz Series
- Langston Hughes Project
- Charles Holt Productions
Teatro Milagro
And More…
DEPARTMENTAL
COLLABORATIONS
- EVACTIVISM: Safe Zone
Training, Violence Prevention and
Response, CPR/First Aid, Fire
Extinguisher Training
- Ally Week
- Qolors Reception
- Celebrating UW Women
- Ally Building Workshop Series
with Norma Timbang
- Tri-Center Signature Program
III. STUDENT SERVICES
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UW Students
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Registered Student
Organizations
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ECC/T Facilities
UW Students Receive:
Computer Lab Use
Library Check-Out
Printing/Xerox
Co-Sponsorship
Faxing
Computer Tech Assistance
Tech Tutorials
Graphic/Web Design
Videographer
ECC/T List Serv,
ECC/T Facebook
Bulletin Boards,
Website/Front page,
ECC/T Guidebook (coming soon),
Quarterly Calendar,
ECC/T Newsletter – 3rd Edition of Tapestry
*Recommended Events:
KNOWvember Chill Out (Nov14),
HUMP Day (Feb 13)
Student Recognition Awards Ceremony (May 23)
Registered Student Organizations
Receive:
RSOs must be registered with the SAO in order to receive ECC/T services:
Conference/theatre space priority
Mailing list access labels
Mailing and postage
Mailbox housed only
Office space only
ECC/T List Serv,
ECC/T Facebook
Bulletin Boards,
Website/Front page,
ECC/T Guidebook (coming soon),
Quarterly Calendar,
ECC/T Newsletter – 3rd Edition of Tapestry
Computer Lab Use
Library Check-Out
Printing/Xerox
Co-Sponsorship
Faxing
Computer Tech Assistance
Tech Tutorials
Graphic/Web Design
Videographer
*Attend all required meetings - orientation, Co-sponsorship, and facilities
meeting, Leader’s Breakfast (TBD), Exit Orientation, OMA/D VP SAB)
*Recommended Events - KNOWvember Chill Out (Nov14), HUMP Day (Feb 13)
and Student Recognition Awards Ceremony (May 23)
ECC/T FACILITIES
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Four conference rooms w/upgraded state of the art
audio/visual equipment for student use
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Three kitchens
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Student organization office space
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Computer lab
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Student lounge
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A theatre that seats 160 guests. Renovated with high tech
sound and lighting equipment.
TOTAL ANNUAL VISITS
2003-2004
………………...
101,056
2004-2005
………………...
100,981
2005-2006
………………...
105,367
2006-2007
………………...
103,167
2007-2008
………………...
104,685
Annual Visits to the ECC/T
106,000
104,685
Number of Visits
105,000
104,000
105,367
103,000
102,000
103,167
101,056
101,000
100,981
100,000
99,000
98,000
03-04
04-05
05-06
06-07
07-08
IV. THE FUTURE ECC/T &
5 YEAR PLAN
 ECC/T Renovation Project Development - Secure Funding
& Construction of New Building
 Unit Re-organization
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2-3 FTE Positions (Artistic Coordinator, Advisor, Facilities Asst)
Increase Student Staffing (Building Coordinators, Peer Educators)
Increase Operation Budget - $30,000-$50,000
Create Student of Color Dramatic Troupe
Increase Performing Arts Programs
Create Alternative Spring Break Program
Create Opportunities for Students/Leadership/Orgs –
Mentorship and Volunteer Programs
 Create ECC/T Leadership Scholarship Fund
 Create an ECC/T Alumni Base
 Implement WA State Universities and Colleges Cultural
Center Summit
ECC/T RENOVATION PROJECT
• Services and Activities Fee Committee
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Feasibility Study - $100,000
Pre-Design Study - $850,000
Request for Funding for Construction Contract
• Updates
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Vision – 21st century building, enhance and further the UW as a
national leader for diversity programs, community, unity and enhance
academic learning, leadership development and create a resource for
entire campus
Meet Sustainable Targets and LEED goals
Meetings with Rolluda and McFarland Architects on Pre-Design
Conducted focus groups with students for initial feedback
Community forum scheduled on Monday, February 2, 2009, 5 pm at
ECC – theatre
Pre-Design to be completed by early February
Possible New Site Program
Schematic Design Phase
Presentation to stakeholders – ASUW, GPSS, OMA&D SAB, UW and SAFC
For more information, please visit: depts.washington.edu/omad/eccic/
PRE-DESIGN TIMELINE
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June – August 2008
• Coordinate with UW Capital Projects to draft ECC/T and IC master plan request
for proposal
September – October 2008
• Meeting with Architectural Committee
November 2007
• Introduction and Begin work with Rolluda and McFarland Architects
December 2007
• Committee meetings and focus groups
January 2008
• Committee meetings and updates. Preliminary presentation to ECC/T student
community
February 2008
• Completion of Pre-Design
March – April 2008
• Presentation of Pre-Design/Schematics to ASUW, GPSS, OMA&D SAB, Students
May 2008
• Completion of Schematics and request funding for Construction Phase
SITE 38W CONCEPTUAL
BUILDING DIAGRAMS
SITE 38W CONCEPTUAL
BUILDING DIAGRAMS
POSSIBLE FUTURE SAFC REQUESTS
• Additional ECC/T Employees
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Permanent Staff
Student Staff – Student Resources Coordinators and Technicians
• Additional Facilities Equipment
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Tables & Chairs
Computer Stations for Staff and Lab
Printing Center to accommodate increase in print volume
Furnishing for Lounge/Common Spaces
Desks and Chairs for Staff Offices and Lab
Audio Visual
Pharaoh System – Printing Authorization
Equipment to assist set up/break down of multipurpose rooms
• Increase in Operational Budget
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To support increase use of center: programming funds, supplies,
paper, material, etc.
SUMMARY
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Unique program to assist students of color and majority
students with life practical experiences – leadership,
organizational development and building skill sets
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Over 38 years of commitment to improving diversity and
campus climate through community, unity, recruitment and
retention
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Programs and events which celebrate and enhance the
communication and exchange of multicultural perspectives
and values – through art, spoken word, drama/theatrical
productions, film
“Coming to Seattle, I had no family and knew no
one…but FASA and the Ethnic Cultural
Center/Theatre fulfills that gap, because they
are my family.”
- Melanie Sabado, ECC/T Alumni
GENERAL INFORMATION
3931 Brooklyn Ave. NE
Box 355650
Seattle, WA 98105
206-543-4635
Website:
http://depts.washington.edu
/ecc
Email: ecc@u.washington.edu
Listserve: ecct@u.washington.edu
Hours
Conference Rooms (Center-side)
Monday – Friday, 8am – 9pm
Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Sunday, 12pm – 6pm
Closed on holiday weekends &
break weekends, 5:00pm close
during breaks
Theatre (Theatre-side)
Monday-Friday, 8:00am5:00pm
After hours and weekends by
reservation only
Q&A