Strengthening Social Justice in WACTE
The Social Justice Committee within WACTE focuses on advocacy for anti-racism and anti-bias frameworks. Community agreements promote inclusivity and awareness of power dynamics. Meet the committee members and learn about their mission, orientation reports, and strategies for effective caucusing.
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WACTE Social Justice Committee October 25, 2023
Mission The mission of the Social Justice subcommittee is to strengthen all aspects of WACTE and hold the organization accountable by continuously working to center social justice through advocacy and through the frameworks of anti-racism and anti-bias.
WACTE Community Agreements Center anti-racism & anti-bias and communities farthest from justice in our work & meetings Be aware of the space you take up. Share the airtime. Step up, step back. Be aware of the power/ position/ privilege/ status we are each holding (or not holding) in this space. This is in regards to your personal/ individual identities, cultural identities, as well as your institutional identities. Notice power dynamics and work to disrupt them. Be committed to personal and organizational growth Intelligence is a tool, Do not use it as a weapon to minimize, oppress, or belittle Consider your intent and be mindful of the impact of your words before you speak them (practice pausing & thinking about impact) White members: lean into discomfort, speak up when you observe injustices occurring, practice community-care. BIPOC members: Practice self-care as well as community-care. Consider your other identities & positionalities in this space and respond conscientiously.
Members Davida Sharpe-Haygood - Pierce Rachel Oppenheim - Antioch Heather Hebard -Antioch Terry Hickey -St. Martin s Megan Kelley-Petersen -UW Seattle Pete Renn -SPU Shelly Shaffer -Eastern Jon Howeiler -UW Bothell Nyaradzo Mvududu -SPU Tanya Powers -Highline Lisa Hoxie -Whitworth Bethany Moffatt -City U Susan Gray -City U Amanda Ramoutar -Walla Walla Stacey Hardin -UW Seattle
Rethinking the content & structure of WACTE meetings Effective Caucusing
Caucusing Based on: Identity Institutions Ability Caucusing outcome: Inclusive Voice Legislative representation
