RISE Center
A part of the Office of Student Life, Lake Washington Institute of Technology's RISE Center (Resources for Inclusion, Support, and Empowerment) builds an equitable and inclusive campus environment for all students. Additionally, the Center is a support service for students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Students from minoritized ethnic/racial groups, students with disabilities, first-generation college students (those who are the first in their family to attend/graduate from college), undocumented students, and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community are welcome to engage in our activities and services.
Purpose
Through promoting the values of equity, justice, and empowerment, the RISE Center seeks to create an equitable and inclusive campus environment where all students may succeed academically and personally.
Programs and Services
The RISE Center strives to fulfill its mission through advocacy, education, and a variety of support services which promote the personal and academic success of LWTech students.
A welcoming space for students to relax, do schoolwork, and build community.
The RISE Center has a small collection of books on topics related to social justice issues and personal narratives from authors of diverse cultural backgrounds and identities. Current LWTech students may check out books from the RISE Center library free of charge.
As a supplement to classroom learning, the RISE Center hosts quarterly workshops and events to build the intercultural competency skills of the student body, celebrate diversity, and enhance the student experience. Examples include affinity lunch hours, graduation award ceremonies, and leadership conferences.
On a quarterly basis, students have the opportunity to participate in a community service project through RISE Center partnerships with off-campus community organizations.
At times, navigating college life can be stressful and students may need someone to talk to for support and guidance. The RISE Center full-time staff can meet with students one-on-one to provide general advising that is sensitive to students' unique needs, while connecting them to resources on-campus and off-campus.
The RISE Center recognizes the critical role an equity-minded and culturally competent faculty and staff play in ensuring student retention, success, and completion. Therefore, the center offers a number of presentations and workshops that can be brought into classrooms for faculty. Through collaboration with LWTech Professional Development, the RISE Center also facilitates cultural competency trainings on a variety of subjects for staff.
RISE Center Office Information
RISE Center Hours
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Day
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Hours
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Availability
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Monday
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8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | On Campus |
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Tuesday
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8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | On Campus |
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Wednesday
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8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | On Campus |
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Thursday
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8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | On Campus |
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Friday
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8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | On Campus |
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Saturday
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Closed
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Closed |
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Sunday
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Closed
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Closed |
RISE Center Staff
The RISE Center is also supported by the Lions CREW (Creating Resources for Equity & Wellness) Team.