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Welcome!
As you make important decisions about your future both in terms of education
and the directions you dream your life will take, I hope you will seriously
consider The Evergreen State College as a step along that pathway. We are
committed to and actively work to build a community that embraces diversity,
multiculturalism and student development. Our First Peoples' programs reflect
the innovative and creative ways in which we approach an education that
integrates education with life's experiences in the hope that our students develop
a passion for life long learning. I hope that you will find within these pages
insight into the type of community we are and understanding of the ways in
which you could contribute to and benefit from becoming a member of this
community.
I extend my best wishes to you and hope that I will have the opportunity to see
you on our campus.

Thomas L. (Les) Puree, President

i5ienvenidos!
Espero que al considerar sus futuras posibilidades en terminos de educaci6n para
dade a su vida la direcci6n deseada, nuestra universidad, The Evergreen State
College, sea elegida como uno de los pasos bacia Ia meta anhelada. En nuestra
universidad nos hemos comprometido a trabajar activamente para construir una
comunidad que celebra la diversidad de culturas y el desarrollo intelectual de los
estudiantes. Nosotros contamos con programas especiales (First Peoples') que
reflejan los metodos mas inovativos y creativos para alquirir una educaci6n que
partiendo de las experiencias vitales despierte en nuestros estudiantes el interes
por seguir aprendiendo a lo largo de toda su vida. Espero que encuentren en estas
paginas una descripci6n certera de nuestra comunidad, que les permita anticipar
de que manera podran beneficiarse al ser miembros de ella-.
Mis mejores deseos para todos Ustedes y espero tener el placer de verlos pronto
en nuestra universidad.
Thomas L. (Les) Puree, Presidente

First PE:OPLE::S'
First Peoples' at Evergreen describes people of racial and ethnic backgrounds
commonly referred to in America as "minorities," or more recently as
"people of color."
In-1986, Evergreen students, staff and faculty members gathered together and
chose the name First Peoples' in recognition of our unique indigenous heritages.
We are African Americans, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Asian
Americans, Pacific Islanders and Chicanos/Latinos.
So what's it really like to be a First Peoples' student at Evergreen? There's a lot to
learn and experience, and for a while it can seem overwhelming or bewildering.
Some new students jump right in and participate in social or political activities
sponsored by student organizations. Others wait, watch and test the waters. We
believe there is room for all First Peoples' to succeed at Evergreen.

First PE:OPLE:s'
En el idioma de Evergreen, «First Peoples' >> describe a Ia genre comunmente
llamada «minorfa » o mas recientemente «personas de color » en EU.
En 1986, los estudiantes, Ia facultad y el personal universitario adoptaron un
nuevo nombre: First Peoples'. Este nombre reconece el origen indfgena de nuestras
culturas.
Asf pues, (cual es Ia realidad de ser un estudiante de First Peoples' en Evergreen?
Hay mucho que aprender y mucho con que experimentar. AI principio, sin
embargo, puede parecer demasiado, ya hasta te puede confundir. Algun9s de los
nuevos estudiantes se sienten muy integrados y participan en las actividades
sociales y polfticas patrocinadas por los diferentes grupos estudiantiles. Otros
estudiantes prefieren esperar, observar y exami.nar el ambiente. Pero nostros
creemos que hay algo en todos los estudiantes de First Peoples' que hara que
tengan exito en Evergreen.

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Devereux old Elk
Shoulderblade C~eek, Montana
I first came to Evergreen to get my teacher's certification, but after
taking one Native American class on treaty rights, I changed my focus .
Now, I'm. applying to law school.

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Rachel Ta~lor
Renton) Washington
I decided to become a marine biologist when I was eight. I came to
Evergreen straight from high school to follow my dream. I took an
upper-division class in Invertebrate zoology my freshman year and
loved it, especially the hands-on fieldwork.

First Peoples' Community _
Evergreen is located just outside the Olympia city limits in Thurston County. The
city's population comprises 10 percent people of color and there are 13 percent in
the county. Of the 3,897 students enrolled at the Olympia campus during fall
quarter 1999, First Peoples' comprised 14 percent, and in June, 2000, 249 First
Peoples' were awarded bachelor degrees. Twenty-one percent of the staff and 22
percent of the faculty are People of Color.
Asian/Pacific Islander

4%

African American

2%

Mexican!Latino/Hispanic 4%
Native American

4%

Students of color

14%

total

The First Peoples' Community comprises students, staff and faculty .of color at
Evergreen. Often, at the initiativ~ of the First Peoples' student organizations, we
gather for events such as potlucks, community forums, political discussions and
celebrations. Traditional annual gatherings include Day of Absence/Day of
Presence and First Peoples' Graduation. During the Day of Absence, the First
Peoples' Community spends the entire day away from the Olympia campus to
welcome new members, renew acquaintances and discuss issues that affect the
Community of Color. During the Day of Presence we gather together on campus
as a demonstration of our unity. In June, we celebrate the end of the academic
year with First Peoples' Graduation. We recognize those who have made
significant contributions to the Community and honor the achievements of
our graduates.

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First Peoples' Communit~
Evergreen esta localizada en la orilla de Ia ciudad de Olympia, en el condado de
Thurston. La distribuci6n de la raza etnica es 10% para la ciudad y 13% para
el condado. 14% de los 3897 estudiantes matriculados en el centro universitario
de Olympia en ontoii.o de 1999 fueron estudiantes de First Peoples'. En junio de
2000, 249 esrudiantes de First Peoples' recibieron su tftulo universitario. 21%
de los empleados universitarios y 22% de la facultad son personas de First
Peoples'.
La Comunidad de First Peoples' incluye estudiantes, profesores y miembros del
personal universitario de Evergreen. Frecuentemente los grupos esrudiantiles
patrocinan «potlucks, >> reuniones, discusiones politica y fiestas. Eventos anuales
de tradici6n incluyen los Dfas de Ausencia/Presencia y la Graduaci6n de First
Peoples'. Una vez al aii.o, nos ausentamos de Ia universidad para celebrar el
«Dia de Ausencia, >> una oportunidad para conocer a nuevos miembros,
reestablecer las previas amistades, y discutir asuntos importantes que afectan
nuestra comunidad. Durante el Dfa de Presencia, nos reunimos en la
universidad para celebrar nuestra unidad. Celebramos el fin del aii.o academico
con una fiesta especial en honor de los graduados y de personas que han hecho
contribuciones importantes a Ia comunidad.

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Ottice ot Admissions & ,First Peoples) Recruitment
The Office of Admissions & First Peoples' Recruitment takes great pride in the
services provided to prospective students and their family members. We believe
that information is power, and want you to be able to make powerful choices. We
want our services to be as inclusive as possible without being intrusive.
The Office of Admissions & First Peoples' Recruitment will be sending you
monthly News and Notes to let you know what's happening in the admissions
process, when our representatives will visit your community and what other
student services we can offer you at Evergreen.

We will also:
• Contact you directly. Our staff and faculty will call you to find out if you have
any questions about the campus or the curriculum.
- • Invite you and other interested students from your school to visit Evergreen for
a day. You will be able to meet currently enrolled students, staff and faculty, sit
in on a lecture, sample the campus cuisine and take a tour of our facilities.
• Keep you apprised of your admission application review. Is your file complete?
What's missing? When will you need to pay your advance tuition deposit?
• Connect you to other student services: Financial Aid, Housing, Academic
Advising, Career Development, Learning Resource Center, Student Activities,
Recreation and Athletics and First Peoples' Advising Services.
Sometimes currently enrolled Evergreen students continue to use our office as a
sounding board or safe haven-a place they know they can come for a serious
conversation or a lot of laughter. We appreciate their support and enthusiasm and
hope you will soon be among them.

Admissions

Staft
(left to right)
Christine Licht
Clarisse Leong
Qy-Ana Manning
Brandon Rogers
Tanya Velasquez
Sue Br.uner
(not pictured)

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La Oticina de Admissions!::}
First Peoples) Recruitment
La Oficina de Admissions se siente muy orgullosa de los servicos que ofrecen a las
personas que quieren matricularse en Evergreen y a sus familia res. Creemos que !a
informadon es poder, y queremos darte el poder de hacer buenas decisiones.
Queremos ofrecerte una extensa gama de servicos sin causarte intrusiones.
La Oficina de Admissions & First Peoples' Recruitment suplementa los consejos
ofrecidos por las de Admissions Office. Enviamos una carta mensual News and
Notes, que te informa acerca del proceso de !a matrfcula en Evergreen, de cuando
nuestros represen tantes van a visitar tu comunidad, y de !a manera que otras
oficinas te pueden ayudar.

Ademas:
• te llamamos directamente, apra que tengas !a oportunidad de hablar con uno
de los profesores, o con un con serjero que pueda responder a tus preguntas
acera de los cursos academicos o !a vida social de los estudiantes.
• les invitamos a estudiantes interesados de su escuela a visitar Evergreen por un
dia. Ustedes podran conocer a estudiantes, maestros y personal de nuestro
colegio. Visitaran a una lectura, probaran !a cocina e iran por un paseo de las
facilidades.
• te mantendremos informado del progreso de tu matrfcula, de los documentos
requeridos han que sido recibidos y de cuando tienes que pagar el costo de !a
enseiianza.
• te ayudamos a conocer otras oficinas de Ia universidad: Financial Aid, Housing,
Academic Advising, Career Development, Learning Resource Center, Student
Activites, Recreation and Athletics, and First Peoples' Advising Service.
Algunos estudiantes de First Peoples' siguen visitando nuestra oficina despues que
se han maticulados porque es un ambiente que se presta para discutir con
confianza cosas serias igual que divertidas. Nosotros les agradecemos su
compaiila y entusiasmo y esperamos que til seas parte de este grupo en el futuro.

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Renee McManus
Los Angeles,- California
It's nice to be around people who care about issues that transcend
their own needs. Likewise, it's comforting to know that there are still
institutions left that are interest"ed in producing students who aspire
to more than personal gain.

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Saoirse McCaig
Honolulu, Hawaii
The way Evergreen's curriculum is set up enables faculty to truly know
their students and work within their strengths, weaknesses and
interests. Also, everyone is on a first-name basis, which lessens
hierarchical tension.

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First Peoples' Advising Services
First Peoples' Advising Services provides students of color with support that
fosters retention. The academic learning is part of every college experience. You
will also learn more about yourself in a historical, cultural and social context.
Our support throughout this developmental process is both challenging and
sustaining. We promote the importance of the individual in the community and
provide the necessary skills for well-being and academic growth in a pluralistic
society. We also support a continuing dialog for the entire campus community. We
challenge and encourage the development of diversity throughout the institution
that will create and maintain a hospitable environment for our success.
Our services are comprehensive-including academic planning/advising, social
activities, graduate school advising, career development and personal counseling.
There isn't a question too small ("What are the academic programs like?") nor
any goal too great ("I want to go to medical school, can you help me?") that we
can't answer.

We also otter:
• Fall Orientation Programs for new students. The First Peopl!'!s' Scholars
Program is a four-day pre-orientation activity designed for new students to ·
enhance transition to Evergreen. Workshops are also offered during Orientation
Week for all new students.
• Leadership Development for student employees through our Peer Support
program. Peer counselors/advisors are paraprofessional staff members. They
receive yearlong training through a class offered in collaboration with Housing
and the Counseling Center. The training includes developmental models on
student development, counseling techniques, communication techniques,
records maintenance and more.
• Events Planning with the student organizations. The Peer Counselors cosponsor events as a means to develop connections with students. A sample of
these activities include: annual reading from the Students of Color Anthology,
dances and guest speakers and performers.
• Community Building and keeping connections vibrant. Through our quarterly
potlucks held for students, staff and faculty members we can sustain our
campus-wide relationships. We've also sponsored a variety of forums on crosscultural communication and the value of affirmative action. We also plan and
organize Day of Absence/Day of Presence, which is an annual winter quarter
event.
• Advocacy and assistance can take many forms. Sometimes it is knowing the
appropriate referral, which other times, you may just need someone to talk to
so that you can organize your thoughts and be able to resolve a situation. Our
staff members also offer mediation services, facilitate group discussions on
diversity and accompany students to disciplinary hearings.

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First Peoples) Advising Services
First Peoples' Advising Services les presta apoyo a los estudiantes para que tengan
exito en sus estudios. El aprendendizaje academico es parte de cualquier
experiencia universitaria. Ademas, aprenderas mas sobre tf mismo en un contexto
hist6rico, cultural y social. Consideramos que en este proceso de desarrollo
personal podemos prestarte sosten y estfmulo. Damos importancia a! individuo en
Ia comunidad y a las habilidades que necesitas para tu bienestar y desarrollo
academico en una sociedad tan diversa. Tam bien promovemos un dialogo
continuo para toda Ia comunidad universitaria. Motivamos el desarrollo de Ia
diversidad en toda Ia instituci6n para crear un ambiente acogedor a nuestro exito.
Prestamos servicios extensos-inclusivo aconsejos personales y academicos que te
ayudaran a hacer decisiones sobre tus estudios en Evergreen, en tus estudios
posgraduados, yen Ia carrera a que aspires. Para nosotros, no hay tal cosa como
pregunta insignificante (~Como son los programas academicos?) o aspiraci6n
ambiciosa (Quiero estudiar medicina. ~Puedes ayudarme?) a que no podemos
responder.

Tambien otrecemos:
• Orientaci6n en el otoiio para estudiantes nuevos. El Undergraduate Scholars un
programa diseiiado a facilitar una transici6n agradable a Evergreen. Ofrecemos
talleres tambien durante de orientaci6n para todos los estudiantes nuevos.
• Desarrollo de liderato para empleados estudiantiles en nuestro Peer Support
program. Los consejeros estudiantiles son parte del personal profesional y
reciben entrenamiento por un aiio en una clase colaborativa ofrecida por el
Counseling Center y Ia oficina de Housing. El entrenamiento incluye temas de
desarrollo estudiantil, tecnicas de aconsejar y comunicar, mantenimiento de
archivos, y mas.
• Planificacion de eventos con organizaciones estudiantiles. Para establecer
enlaces con los estudiantes, los consejeros estudiantiles participan en ciertos
eventos como co-patrocinadores. Ejemplos son las lecturas anuales de Ia
antologia que publican los estudiantes de color, bailes, conferencias y estrenos
culturales.
• Desarrollo de comunidad y sostenamiento de un compaiierismo entre
esrudiantes, profesores y miembros del personal de Evergreen. Esto lo logramos
con << potlucks » por lo menos tres veces a! aiio. Tambien hemos presentado
varias oportunidades sabre Ia comunicaci6n intercultural y el valor de Acci6n
Afirmativa . Ademas, organizamos los Dias de Ausencia/Presencia cada
invierno.
• Asistencia profesional y apoyo. Este servicio puede tamar varias formas. A
veces solamente necesitas saber con quien debes consultar sabre un problema.
Otras veces tal vez solamente necesitas hablar con alguien para orientarte y tu
mismo resolver alga. Nuestro personal ofrece servicios de mediaci6n, puede
facilitar discusiones en grupos sabre Ia cuesti6n de Ia diversidad, y puede
acompaiiar estudiantes a procesos disciplinarios.

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A

GregSmith

Pu~allup, Washington
As an incoming student of color, I recommend joinmg up with some of
the student of color groups to make connections, create a web of friends
and resources, and make things happen! I enjoyed Evergreen so much,
I'm planning to apply for the Masters in Teach~ng program in 2001.

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Michael Gar_y
Seattle) Washington
People come to Evergreen with their cultural biases, which frequently
cause tension. Don't be afraid of this tension. Exercise patience and
work through your differences; you will grow through the experience.

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Student Organizations at Evergreen
Evergreen's student organizations are valuable sources of cultural enrichment,
personal growth, lasting friendships and solidarity. Involvement can help you
learn to work more effectively within groups and with other organizations while
also helping you develop leadership skills. Student fees fund more than 50 active
student groups, offering a wide variety of opportunities for your particip~tion.
Organizations like Asian Students In Alliance (ASIA), Movimiento Estudantil
Chicanos Aztlan (MEChA), Native Student Alliance, Umoja and the Women of
Color Coalition are coordinated by students of color for students of color. These
organizations, active throughout the academic year, produce cross-cultural events;
bring speakers, films and entertainment to the community; sponsor conferences
and celebrations; and play an integral role in promoting the college's goals of
enhancing cultural diversity and student empowerment.
At Evergreen, you'll find that student organizations are more than just clubs or
social alliances. Of course, they provide activities and opportunities for fun and
social interaction, but they also provide cultural, educational, recreational and
spiritual services to students. Students working with First Peoples' student
organizations conduct important work against racism ~nd harassment and help
the entire community understand, welcome and honor diversity. Involvement can
give you one of your best anp most worthwhile experiences as a student.
Student organization offices are located on the third floor of the College Activities
Building, along with the Student Activities professional staff, who will help you
get connected with all of the student groups and find out what's happening on
campus. The staff members also assist in the interpretation of campus policies and
procedures and local, state and federal laws as they pertain to campus issues
(permits for vendors, political campaigning, use of state funds for student
activities, etc.) and assist with developing student-initiated programs and
activities.

First Peoples' student organizations include:
• Asian Student In Alliance (ASIA)
• Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
• Movimiento Estudantil Chicanos Aztlan (MEChA)
• Native Student Alliance
• Umoja (Swahili for "unity"), African American Student Organization
• Women of Color Coalitiol\_
For a complete list of Evergreen student organizations, contact the Student
Activities Office, College Activities Building, third floor, ext. 6220.

Organizaciones E:studiantiles
Las organizaciones estudiantiles de Evergreen son fuente de enriquecimiento
cultural, desarollo personal, grandes amistades y solidaridad. Tu participaci6n te
puede ayudar a trabajar mas efectivamente dentro de grupos y con otras
organizaciones, mientras que puedas desarollar tus calidades de lider. Parte del
dinero de Ia matricula es destinado para el mantenimiento de mas de 50 grupos
estudiantiles, los cuales ofrecen programas muy variados para tu participacion
Organizacinoes como Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA), MEChA, Native Student
Alliance, Umoja, Women of Color Coalition son coordinadas por estudiantes de
First People para los estudiantes de First Peoples'. Estas organizaciones ofrecen
varios eventos culturales durante el afio como conferencias, peliculas,
celebr~ciones y fiestas para Ia comunidad. Como ves, estas organizaciones tienen
un fin muy importante: el de aumentar Ia diversidad cultural de Ia comunidad.
En Evergreen, descubriras que las organizaciones estudiantiles son mas que clubs
o alianzas sociales. Desde luego, patrocinan actividades sociales y oportunidades
para divertirse, pero tambien patrocinan actividades culturades, educationales, y
espirituales para los estudiantes. Con Ia ayuda de First Peoples' Advising Service y
con los miembros de Ia cominidad, estas organizaciones ayudan a combatir el
radsmo y el acoso contra miembros de minorias. Tam bien contribuyen al
etendimiento, respeto y acogida de Ia diversidad cultural. Tu participacion en
estas organizaciones te puede proporcionar una de las mejores.experiencias como
estudiante universitario.
Las oficinas de las organizaciones estudiantiles estan localizadas en el tercer piso
del College Activities Building, junto a Ia de los miembros de Ia Oficina de
Student Activities. Esta oficina te puede ayudar a integrarte a otras
organizaciones, darte informacion acerca de futuras actividades, e interpretar las
reglas universitarias y las !eyes estatales o federales que se refieren a suntos
estudiantiles (por ejemplo: licencias para vendedores en Ia universidad, campafias
politicas, gastos de bienes del estado para actos estudiantiles, etc.). Tambien te
pueden prestar ayuda a disefiar programas y actividades diversas.

E:sta es una l1sta de las organizaciones estudiantiles de
- First Peoples':
• Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
• Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
• Movimento Estudantil Chicanos de Aztlan (MEChA)
• Native Student Alliance
• Umoja (en Ia lengua de Swahili quiere decir unidad),
African American Student Organization
• Women of Color Coalition
Si deseas una lista de todas las organizaciones estudiantiles,
por favor llama «Student Activities Office, >> ext. 6220.

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Contact Numbers
Ottice ot Admissions & First Peoples' Recruitment
Phone(360) 867-6495
Clarisse Leong, Admissions Counselor
leongc@evergreen.edu
Sue Bruner, Office Assistant
bruners@evergreen.edu

First Peoples' Advising Services
Phone(360) 867-6467
Holly Colbert, Director
col berth @evergreen.ed u
Raquel Salinas, Peer Support Coordinator
salinasi@evergreen.edu

E:vergreen Web Page:
http://www.evergreen.edu

Mading address:
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, WA 98505

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Affirmative Action Polic:;

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The Equal Opportunity Policy of The Evergreen State College expressly prohibits
discrimination against any person on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, marital status, sexual preference, Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status,
or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability, unless based upon a
bona fide occupational qualification .

Accessibilit:; ot Information
The information contained in this catalog is available in other media with 24
hours notice. TDD: (360) 866-6834.

D1sclaimer
Academic calendars are subject to change without notice. The Evergreen State
College reserves the right to revise or change rules, charges, fe.es, schedules,
courses, programs, degree requirements and any other regulations affecting
students whenever considered necessary or desirable. The college reserves the
right to cancel any offering because of insufficient enrollment or funding, and to
phase out any program. Registration by students signifies their agreement to
comply with all current and future regulations of the college whenever approved.
Changes become effective when Evergreen so determines and apply to prospective
students as well as those currently enrolled.
©2000 by .The Evergreen State College

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