LWTech: Who Are We?

This guide is intended to provide information and resources about community-based learning to Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s faculty and staff. The compilation of this guide was the work of a faculty task force from the Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech)

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. Throughout the years, LWTech has prepared students to go into the workforce and be ready to succeed in their careers. LWTech offers 12 bachelor’s degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

LWTech directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill, and Medina. LWTech also serves students from outside our service area, as well as students from around the world. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

Mission, Vision, EDI Statement, Core Values, Vision Statement, and Goals

Mission

To prepare students for today’s careers and tomorrow’s opportunities

EDI Statement

LWTech’s equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts lead with racial equity to overcome historical and current barriers and to value the full identities of our students and employees

Vision Statement

LWTech transforms workforce education by meeting students where they are and leading with equity.

Core Values

Equity: We come together with shared responsibility and accountability to ensure all members of our community have what they need to be successful and valued.

Resourcefulness: We apply our learnings to creatively utilize resources, initiative, and innovation to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities.

Continuous Learning: We commit to ongoing improvement, welcoming and incorporating feedback to grow our individual and collective potential, capacity, and effectiveness.

Compassion: We engage one another with empathy, extending support to help one another achieve our individual and collaborative goals.

Community: We foster enduring interpersonal and collective connectedness rooted in respect, resilience, and sustainability that honors past generations and benefits current and future generations.

Goals

Goal Area #1

Student Ready: We will organize learning and support around students’ needs.

Goal Area #2

Workforce Ready: We will actively prepare students for a workforce that continues to change and diversify.

Goal Area #3

Future Ready: We will ensure the ongoing sustainability and effectiveness of LWTech to meet the needs of our communities.