CEP also assists students to understand university regulations and advocates in the students' behalf with other university departments and offices. The Chicano Education Program maintains contact with both the Chicano and non-Chicano communities throughout the state of Washington. The program's outreach effort includes seminars, lectures, art and cultural exhibits and workshops. The Program also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Q-VO, which informs students, parents and the community about CEP activities and efforts. Cultural Consultant Initiatives CEP faculty offer cultural consultant and resources to public and private organizations interested in enhancing their employee's knowledge and appreciation of the Chicano-Latino community.
Specific components discussed are cultural identity, customs, language, psychology and the arts.
Specific themes discussed include the Mexican American War, the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo of 1848, the economic, political and social conditions after the Anglo-American conquest of the southwest, Mexican immigration to the U.S., Chicano labor history, the Chicano movement and other Chicano themes. This course will offer students an overview of the historical development and current trends in Chicano Literature. The course will focus on the literary forms of poetry, novel, and the short story. The class will give students an understanding of various theoretical approaches utilized in critically analyzing literary works. Students will be expected to read, discuss, and apply theoretical techniques on specific Chicano literary works.