Multicultural Programming
Our vision is to create activities and programs that enhance knowledge, build community and cultivates campus awareness and practice that emulates a culture of diversity and social justice. Multicultural Programs helps students reach their academic and personal goals by programming events that promote multicultural awareness and by providing students with leadership opportunities to participate in ethnic clubs, multicultural conferences and other diversity initiatives on campus.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week (January)
A week long series of educational events, programs and activities geared toward examining and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership opportunities for Highline students include planning committee membership and volunteering throughout the week. Please contact Natasha Burrowes at (206) 878-3710 x3256 or nburrowe@highline.edu.
S.C.O.R.E. ~ Students of Color Opting to Reach Excellence
S.C.O.R.E. is a one-day leadership conference for local junior and senior high school students of color to explore academic and career opportunities after graduating from high school. Leadership opportunities for Highline students include peer mentorship during the conference. Please contact Yoshiko Harden at (206) 878-3710 x3041 or yharden@highline.edu.
Annual Unity through Diversity Week (April)
A week long series of educational events, programs and activities that explore and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and religion. Leadership opportunities include planning committee membership and volunteering throughout the week. Please contact Yoshiko Harden at (206) 878-3710 x3041 or yharden@highline.edu.
Annual Student of Color Conference (April)
A statewide student leadership conference geared toward students of color in the Washington State Community and Technical College system to examine issues of diversity and multiculturalism. Open to all Highline students with an average GPA of 2.0 or higher and demonstrates a strong interest. Application is due in February. Please contact Natasha Burrowes at (206) 878-3710 x3256 or nburrowe@highline.edu.
Ethnic Clubs
Student-led and student-run clubs are active throughout the year to organize events and gather for social activities with a multicultural emphasis. Please see the club directory for a listing of clubs and club meeting times. If you are interested in starting an ethnic club, contact clubteam@highline.edu or (206)878-3710 x3894
Inter-cultural Center
Located in the lower level of Building 6, the Inter-cultural Center provides the campus with a physical space and resources to explore, educate and celebrate issues of multiculturalism and diversity.
Please visit Multicultural Services for more information on academic advising, scholarship opportunities, advocacy, College Success Seminars and additional support services for students of color.