Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The national conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, equality, and racism reached new heights in 2020 and continues to this day. We must acknowledge that racism is a public health emergency and it has disproportionally affected our communities of color. The conversation must continue, and we are doing our part to ensure it does.

We live in a world in which racism is embedded into social and political structures. Higher Education is one of those structures. We have students, faculty, and staff who may experience racial bias every single day. We have policies, processes, and practices that need revisiting. Although we can’t solve all largescale issues, one thing is for certain:

The Division of Student Affairs is here to fight the good fight, working tirelessly until every member of our university community has an equitable opportunity for success and belonging.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices of Student Affairs Staff

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Students

• Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., central to university life at CSUF, hosts a series of Town Hall events for students to be informed on university issues and have an opportunity to share their opinions and concerns. ASI recently passed resolutions on Civil Disobedience and Social Justice, Denouncing Hate Speech and Supporting Diversity at CSUF, to name a few.
• The  Office of Admissions  utilizes enrollment management efforts to exert more systematic influence over the number and characteristics of new students, as well as influence the persistence of students to continue their enrollment from the time of their matriculation to their graduation. 
• The  Career Center  and  Center for Internships & Community Engagement  foster meaningful relationships through career, internship and community engagement opportunities; mentorship programs; learning centers; academic partnerships; diversity centers and equity and inclusion efforts and much more. These teams are focused on the persistence and graduation rates of students, aiming to empower Titans in the process of matriculation.
• Center for Scholars  offers a course to all incoming and transfer scholars, Smart Start/Reading 201A. Welcome receptions with the President for their Guardian Scholars and President’s Scholars. Guardian Scholars have a spring retreat and they provide all scholars wellness workshops with CAPS in the center. They have created student associations for the different scholar programs to enable students to learn leadership skills and continue to provide their Ally training to the campus community.

• Disability Support Services  offers DSS Connect, gatherings for students to learn more about resources and be in community with other students with disabilities. In addition, each October, DSS hosts Disability Awareness Day to recognize successes and accomplishments of students with disabilities.
• Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers (DIRC) creates learning environments and opportunities that support the university mission by preparing students to become socially-conscious leaders in a global society by offering workshops and trainings that address issues related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, ability, and class.
  • DIRC has annualized some of their signature events, including welcome weeks within the centers and community conversations. With over 200 events each year the centers focus on identity development and the social and academic growth of students.
• Educational Opportunity Programs  offers a five-week residential transitional program (Summer Bridge). Students are required to participate in a learning community for the first year in the program. Transfer students participate in a two-day transfer Bridge program.
• Male Success Initiative  (MSI) has their Fellows program, BROrientation and MSI week. The use their social media and newsletter to communicate with students. The have monthly Scholar gatherings and an annual Brother 2 Brother retreat.

• YOU@Fullerton , offered through  Counseling & Psychological Services,is an online portal to increase effectiveness and reach of existing university resources.
• Outreach and Recruitment and  Titan Orientation Programs  work to provide outreach, recruitment and informational services primarily to secondary school, and community college students both in-state and out-of-state prospective students. By the very nature of their work, the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are pillars for each department's operations. Serving as a clearinghouse for all prospective student inquiries, these departments help students navigate the college application and matriculation process, as well as inform them of the various programs available to help them succeed.
• Student Life & Leadership  hosts Discoverfest during both the Fall and Spring semesters to promote student organizations and engagement beyond the classroom, including in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emerging Leaders Program uses a cohort model to provide leadership educations to students.
• Veterans Resource Center  hosts a welcome dinner and orientation for new students to share their resources, services and program benefits.

Additional University Resources