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ASUWT is constantly working on various projects throughout the year. This page highlights just a few of the initiatives and things we are currently working on, or recently completed!
CURRENT TASK FORCES
Food Equity & Basic Needs
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About: This Task Force investigates and advocates to address aspects of campus life that impact Food Equity & Basic Needs.
Established: Fall 2023
Campus Development
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About: This Task Force has been established to gather student input and advocate for student-centered improvements when planning for the expansion of the UW Tacoma campus.
Established: Fall 2024
Inclusive Access
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About: The Inclusive Access Task Force has been established to gather student input and advocate for improvements to campus surrounding accessibility and inclusivity to ensure that the campus reflects the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Established: Fall 2024
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE INITIATIVES
Pre-Major Student Experience
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Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Student Experience
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Engineering & Technology Student Experience
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Milgard Student Experience
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Social Work & Criminal Justice Student Experience
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Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Student Experience
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Urban Studies Student Experience
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Education Student Experience
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Graduate Student Experience
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ASUWT Initiatives By The Year
Initiative: Access to NARCAN on Campus
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): Holly Wetzel (2022-2023 Director of Outreach)
About: ASUWT aims to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students. While not all UW Tacoma students use drugs, for those who do, we want you to be safe. Partnering with Psychological & Wellness Services (PAWS) on campus, we are proud to announce the successful implementation of creating an access point for NARCAN on campus. Click here to learn more.
Initiative: 5 Minutes, 5 Days - Student Emergency Preparedness
Status: On Hold
Point of Contact(s): Olivia 'Vi" Whitmarsh (2022-2023 Senator)
About: This initiative sought to create a baseline understanding of the plans and policies that have already been established at UWT for active shooter scenarios, and to build a stable action plan for what would happen in the aftermath of a campus shooting. Due to Campus Safety making significant strides to updating their policies and procedures for emergency scenarios on-campus, this initiative has been placed on hold. Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Food Trucks on Campus
Status: Retired
Point of Contact(s): Jai'Shon Berry (2022-2023 President)
About: To address food diversity issues on campus, ASUWT strived to bring food trucks to UWT on a consistent basis. Due to unforeseen systemic challenges and funding difficulties, this initiative was retired in Spring 2023. Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Affordable Housing for Students
Status: Retired
Point of Contact(s): Exita Lealofi (2022-2023 Director of University Affairs)
About: ASUWT hoped to develop relationships with community partners to bring affordable housing to students close to campus. The project faced challenges stemming from insufficient financial resources and limited external interests in collaboration. This initiative was retired in Spring 2023. Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Accessible On-Campus Childcare
Status: Retired
Point of Contact(s): Jai'Shon Berry (2022-2023 President)
About: ASUWT aimed to expand existing programs that benefited student parents in addition to creating on-campus spaces for childcare. Due to logistical and financial constraints, this initiative was retired in Winter 2023. Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Increase Feminine Hygiene Product Access
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): Exita Lealofi (2022-2023 Director of University Affairs), Holly Wetzel (2023-2024 ASUWT President)
About: Access to increased feminine hygiene products on campus is crucial for the well-being of students. However, many students struggle to afford the necessary products and services. ASUWT aimed to create more opportunities for students to access these products at no or low cost and was successful. Through thoughtful collaborations and a petition that received over 1000 student signatures, ASUWT was able to get UW Tacoma administration to stock all gender neutral and bathrooms designated for female students with free menstrual products! Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Student Surveys - Operation To Collect Student Voice
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Health & Wellness Taskforce (2023-2024), ASUWT Student Safety Taskforce (2023-2024), ASUWT Food Equity & Basic Needs Taskforce (2023-2024)
About: To better understand the needs of the UW Tacoma student body, ASUWT's three tasksforces formed in the 2023-2024 academic year developed three surveys for students to take to gain a better understanding of student wants/need. Over 800 unique students participated in these surveys, which provided ASUWT's taskforces great data to better advocate for student concerns. Click here to learn more.
Initiative: ASUWT Internal Restructure (Bylaws & Constitution Revisions)
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): 2023-2024 ASUWT Administration
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Health & Wellness Taskforce Initiatives
Initiative: ASUWT Wellness Week
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Health & Wellness Taskforce
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Professional Clothing Closet
Status: In Progress - To Be Continued in 2024-2025 Administration
Point of Contact(s): Jayana Estacio (2023-2024 Director of Student Technology) & Holly Wetzel (2023-2024 ASUWT President)
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Nutrition Counseling
Status: In Progress - To Be Continued in 2024-2025 Administration
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Student Safety Taskforce (2023-2024)
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Massage Services
Status: In Progress - To Be Continued in 2024-2025 Administration
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Student Safety Taskforce (2023-2024)
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Student Safety Taskforce Initiatives
Initiative: Increased Lighting on Campus
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Student Safety Taskforce (2023-2024)
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce Initiatives
Initiative: Food Pantry Internal Restructure
Status: Success
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce (2023-2024)
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Initiative: Food Insecurity De-Stigmatization Campaign
Status: In Progress - To Be Continued in 2024-2025 Administration
Point of Contact(s): ASUWT Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce (2023-2024)
About: [insert info here] Click here to learn more.
Free Access to NARCAN on Campus
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2022-2023
Partnering with Psychological & Wellness Services (PAWS) and Student Health on campus, we are proud to announce the successful implementation of creating an access point for NARCAN on campus.
5 Minutes, 5 Days - Student Emergency Preparedness
arrow_drop_down_circle 5 Minutes, 5 Days - Student Emergency Preparedness
2022-2023
This initiative sought to create a baseline understanding of the plans and policies that have already been established at UWT for active shooter scenarios, and to build a stable action plan for what would happen in the aftermath of a campus shooting.
Food Trucks on Campus
arrow_drop_down_circle Food Trucks on Campus
2022-2023
To address food diversity issues on campus, ASUWT strived to bring food trucks to UWT on a consistent basis. Due to unforeseen systemic challenges and funding difficulties, this initiative was retired in Spring 2023.
Affordable Housing for Students
arrow_drop_down_circle Affordable Housing for Students
2022-2023
ASUWT hoped to develop relationships with community partners to bring affordable housing to students close to campus. The project faced challenges stemming from insufficient financial resources and limited external interests in collaboration. This initiative was retired in Spring 2023.
Accessible On-Campus Childcare
arrow_drop_down_circle Accessible On-Campus Childcare
2022-2023
ASUWT aimed to expand existing programs that benefited student parents in addition to creating on-campus spaces for childcare. Due to logistical and financial constraints, this initiative was retired in Winter 2023.
Increase Feminine Hygiene Product Access
arrow_drop_down_circle Increase Feminine Hygiene Product Access
2023-2024
Through thoughtful collaborations and a petition that received over 1000 student signatures, ASUWT was able to get UW Tacoma administration to stock all gender neutral and bathrooms designated for female students with free menstrual products!
