Joanne Harrell appointed UW Regent by Governor Christine Gregoire on October 9, 2009. Her appointment is effective on October 16, 2009. Find out more here>>
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The University of Washington is committed to promoting respect for the rights and privileges of others, the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas.
The Vice President and Vice Provost for Minority Affairs and Diversity of the University of Washington is Sheila Edwards Lange. A force for diversity in higher education, Lange views all areas of diversity--student, faculty, and staff diversity, curriculum, research, outreach, campus climate--as intertwined and interdependent. The Vice President and Vice Provost provides leadership for university-wide diversity initiatives and oversees a full spectrum of programs and services that foster institutional change on behalf of diversity.
Lange holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies and a master's degree in public administration from the UW. She earned her bachelor's degree in social ecology from the University of California, Irvine.
Contacts
Sheila Edwards Lange
Vice President for Minority Affairs and
Vice Provost for Diversity
E-mail
206-543-2441
Linda Jardine
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
E-mail
206-543-6599