The goal of the conference is to support students from Washington State community and technical colleges in becoming more active proponents of their own education and life choices, and to expand the opportunities and possibilities for students to become agents of change.

5 pillars guide the Students of Color Conference.

• Identity Development

  • Racial, ethnic, and/or cultural identity group sessions focus on group identity and issues related to self-awareness. These workshops introduce students to concepts and structures that will strengthen their racial, ethnic and/or cultural identity.

• Awareness of Others

  • These “101” workshops are designed to increase students’ awareness, knowledge, and understanding related to race, ethnicity, and other differences with groups other than their own.

• Skills Development

  • In these workshops, students will be inspired to learn, build and develop skills that they can use to achieve their full potential. Examples include alliance building, intercultural communication, cross-cultural communication, understanding power and privilege, etc.

• Social Justice and Social Activism

  • These workshops will introduce and/or advance students’ understanding of the importance of becoming agents of social change. Topics for discussion will include social change, institutional inequities, issues affecting our communities, -isms, social economic justice, etc.

• Personal Development

  • Students will learn the importance of personal development in the areas of health and wellness, and issues related to the mind, body, and soul. Examples include music, art, movement, etc.

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