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Administration
University of Washington Tacoma Officers of Administration
- Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor
- Andrew Harris, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Mentha Hynes-Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
- Sylvia James, Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
- Tanya Grace Velasquez, Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
- Amanda Walker Richardson, Vice Chancellor for Advancement
- Joe Lawless, Chief Strategy Officer
- Ali Modarres, Assistant Chancellor for Community Partnerships
University of Washington Officers of Administration
- Robert J. Jones, President
- Tricia Serio, Provost and Executive Vice President
- François Baneyx, Vice Provost of Innovation and Director of CoMotion
- Jessica Bertram, Vice President for University Business Services
- Andreas Bohman, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Information Technology
- Rovy Branon, Vice Provost of Continuum College
- Cheryl A. Cameron, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel
- Jason Campbell, Vice President for Finance & Budget Strategy
- Joe Dacca, Vice President of External Affairs
- Ahmed Ezzeddine, Vice Provost of Global Affairs
- Sally Clark, Vice President of Campus Community Safety
- Mary Gresch, Senior Vice President for University Advancement and President, UW Foundation
- Sarah Norris Hall, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Finance, Planning & Budgeting
- Rickey Hall, Vice President and University Diversity Officer, Minority Affairs and Diversity
- Tamara Josserand, Vice President for Development
- Mindy Kornberg, Vice President of Human Resources
- Jack Martin, Vice President for Marketing & Communications
- Frederick Nafukho, Vice Provost of Academic Personnel
- Simon Neame, Dean, UW Libraries
- Mari Ostendorf, Vice Provost for Research
- Philip J. Reid, Vice Provost of Academic and Student Affairs
- Paul Rucker, Vice President for Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Director, UW Alumni Association
- Denzil Suite, Vice President for Student Life
- Ed Taylor, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
- Joy Williamson-Lott, Dean, Graduate School
- Rod Worden, Interim Vice President of Facilities
- Jane Yung, Vice President and Chief Compliance & Risk Officer
University of Washington Board of Regents
- Leonard Forsman, Vice Chair
- Leonor R. Fuller
- Alexes Harris
- Linden Rhoads
- Constance W. Rice
- Rogelio Riojas
- Keondra Rustan, Student Regent
- David Schumacher
- Blaine Tamaki, Chair
- Maggie Walker
- David Zeeck
Vision, Mission, Values
Vision
The University of Washington Tacoma fosters a thriving and equitable society by educating diverse learners and expanding knowledge through partnership and collaboration with all our communities.
Mission
As an urban-serving university, we:
- Expand access to higher education in an environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed
- Foster scholarship, research and creativity to address the challenging problems of our time and place
- Partner and collaborate for common good
- Catalyze the economic and social vitality of the region
Values
The University of Washington Tacoma values:
- Excellence
- Community
- Diversity
- Innovation
- Access
Accreditation
The University of Washington Tacoma is accredited as a unit of the University of Washington by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Individual academic programs may have other accreditations as well (learn more about degree programs).
State Board of Education Certificates
The University of Washington Tacoma is authorized by the State Board of Education to offer professional certificate programs in education for administrators and teachers. UW Tacoma prepares and recommends individuals for the following state certificates:
- Initial Teaching Certificate (K-8)
- Educational Administration Certificate (for principals and program administrators)
Veterans Benefits Approval Statements
Selected programs of study at UW Tacoma are approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's State Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, USC.
UW Tacoma does not and will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollment or financial aid to any persons or entities in any student recruiting or admissions activities or in making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University of Washington prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities, including education, employment, and patient care, based on an individual’s actual or perceived protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include but are not limited to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Upon learning of conduct that may constitute discrimination, the University will take prompt and effective action to address it, remedy its effects, and prevent recurrence.
Executive Order No. 81, its companion procedures, and the Student Conduct Code prohibit discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct and provide procedures for addressing reports and complaints.
Inquiries about Title VI, VII, IX, ADA and Section 504 may be referred to the University’s Civil Rights Compliance Office, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, make a Civil Rights &Title IX Report, or email or call the Civil Rights Compliance Office.
Civil Rights Compliance Office
Valery Richardson, AVP for Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
4320 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
206-221-7932 | civilrights@uw.edu
For information on reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities, call Disability Resources for Students, 253-692-4522 or 253-692-4413 (TTY) or drsuwt@uw.edu.
