Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 47.65
Liaison Aditi Arya
Submission Date March 2, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

California State University, Bakersfield
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.89 / 2.00 Claudia Catota, J.D.
Assistant to the President for Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance
Office of the President
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Part 1 

Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus?:
Yes

Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees

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A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
CSU Bakersfield is proud of the communities we serve and the diversity on our campus. As we strive towards reaching excellence in all areas, it is important to recognize the ways in which CSU Bakersfield can continue to support inclusively, equity, and diversity on our campus and in the communities we serve. The Office of the President provides leadership as CSU Bakersfield strives to achieve an inclusive and equal opportunity program that goes well beyond the fulfillment of basic regulatory and procedural requirements. Every member of our campus community plays an integral role in contributing to our diversity and maintaining a campus community where students, employees, and visitors can live, learn, and work free from discrimination.

Part 2 

Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
Most

Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All

If trainings are made available, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence trainings and activities for each of the groups identified above:
The university holds events such as Masculinity Workshops, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Online Anti-Descrimination training, etc.

Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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