Yesterday, the House College & Workforce Development Chair Vandana Slatter visited the UW Seattle campus to hear from students, faculty, and leadership and to learn more about the UW’s 2022 legislative requests.
First, she participated in a roundtable with students in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) to learn more about their UW experiences and future aspirations. During their conversations, students shared about the challenges of studying during the pandemic, potential and exciting career paths, and interests of study outside of computer science. Rep. Slatter also toured the new CSE building to see how the state legislature’s recent investments are helping students and the state’s economy. The legislature has invested substantially in STEM degree programs, including CSE, over the past few years to meet the growing student and employer demand.
Rep. Slatter then met with President Ana Mari Cauce to review the UW’s supplemental budget priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The UW’s priorities include salary adjustments for faculty and staff who are critical to the success of the UW and funding to expand computer science and engineering degrees for underrepresented students. Additionally, they discussed the UW’s return to campus amid the ongoing pandemic and the state’s critical workforce shortages and how the UW can help.
Thank you, Rep. Slatter, for your continued support of the UW.