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Mission Statement

The Chicana/o Latina/o Student Center promotes academic success and achievement for all students specially those of Latin/ethnic, cultural, community, heritage and linguistic backgrounds. Therefore, the Center provides academic guidance, programming, professional services, and connections to promote the students' academic success and personal development by creating a positive, safe, encouraging, nurturing and professional environment where students take Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence (PRIDE). To this end, the Center exists to serve as a support for all its students and communities by providing the connections to foster a culturally relevant transition, adjustment, persistence, achievement and GRADUATION from Washington State University (WSU).

Goals

Provide programs and services that improve the retention, achievement, and graduation of students.
Develop outreach programs designed to welcome and aid incoming students.
Embrace diversity to promote cultural awareness, self-determination and the understanding of others.
Build a community of support through social interaction among individuals, organizations, clubs, and social groups.
Maintain and enhance university-wide and community partnerships to promote student retention and graduation rates.