The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion is committed to cultivating an inclusive community and sense of belonging. Diversity and Inclusion provides services, programs, partnerships and support for facilitating the success of all students and addressing the unique needs of first generation students, students with disabilities, military connected students and students from historically marginalized communities.

Commitment to Inclusion
Commitment to Inclusion at Washburn

Student Accommodations
information about securing accommodations for students

Military Connected
military connected page

LGBTQQIAPP+ Resources
lgbt resources page

Student Organizations for Diversity

The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion provides advisement and support to several student organizations that represent our historically underrepresented domestic students. These student organizations and the events they host provide a multitude of opportunities for all students to gain leadership skills, learn about academic resources, and become culturally aware. 

Undocumented Students (DACA)
Undocumented students (DACA) page

Multicultural Intersectional Learning Space
MI Learning Space page

How to Change Your Name at Washburn
A student walking on campus in the fall

Campus Climate Report Process

If you witness or experience conduct that discriminates, stereotypes, marginalizes, excludes, harasses or harms anyone in our community based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status please report it to the University. After you submit a report, you will be contacted by a member of the Campus Climate Team within 48 hours.

Featured Announcements

Tilford Conference

The Michael Tilford Conference provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, and administrators at the Kansas Board of Regents' institutions to approach diversity in higher education by examining the challenges and opportunities in Kansas.

Meet Our Office Staff

Director, Danielle Dempsey-Swopes

Danielle Dempsey-Swopes, J.D.

Director
Office Phone: 785-670-1622
Email: diversity.inclusion@washburn.edu
Heather Center

Heather Center

Assistant Director of Student Accommodation
Office Phone: 785-670-1627
Email: heather.center@washburn.edu
Yvette Montgomery-Phifer

Yvette Montgomery

School Certifying Official for Veteran-Connected Education Benefits
Office Phone: 785-670-2329
Email: yvette.montgomery@washburn.edu
Christina Pirtle

Christina Pirtle

Student Accommodations Specialist
Office Phone: 785-670-1622
Email: christina.pirtle@washburn.edu 
Tyler Crenshaw

Tyler Crenshaw

Program Assistant
Sophomore
Major: Pre-Nursing

Student Life Achieving Excellence Award

The Student Life Achieving Excellence award recognizes the faculty, staff member or community leader who demonstrates excellence in working with individual students, student groups and organizations. We are always accepting nominations.

Nominate someone today!

GET IN TOUCH WITH University Diversity and Inclusion

Location
Morgan Hall
Room 105

Phone & Email
785.670.1622
diversity.inclusion@washburn.edu

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5 pm
(After 5pm by appointment)

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