California State University, Monterey Bay
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups

California State University, Monterey Bay is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons interacting with the university and to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for all. Further information can be found at CSUMB's Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation Prevention website.

https://csumb.edu/up/discrimination-harassment-including-sexual-harassment-andor-retaliation

The Personal Growth and Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling services to students (or staff/faculty) that experience racism or discrimination. The following link provides contact information as well as resources and information on identifying, coping and addressing racism or racist (for both victims and allies).
https://csumb.edu/pgcc/coping-racism-discrimination

A response team would be comprised of Otter Cross Cultural Center, Personal Growth and Counseling Center, Office of Inclusive Excellence & Sustainbility and Title IX. Student may come to any of these centers or their staff and the response would vary based on the incident and the needs of the student.

Wendy Smith leads the CSUMB IX discrimination and response team.

Individuals alleged to have committed Sexual Misconduct may face criminal prosecution by law enforcement and may incur penalties as a result of civil litigation. In addition, employees and students may face discipline/sanctions at the University. Employees may face sanctions up to and including dismissal from employment, per established CSU policies and provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements. Students and employees charged with Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Sexual Misconduct will also be subject to discipline, pursuant University policies, and will be subject to appropriate sanctions.

Executive Order 1096 (employee)
Executive Order 1097 (student)

In addition, during any investigation, the University may implement interim measures in order to maintain a safe and non-discriminatory educational and working environment. Such measures may include immediate interim suspension of the accused from the University, a required move from University-owned or affiliated housing, an adjustment to work or course schedule, or prohibition from contact with intervention team is intended parties involved in the alleged incident.

Students from underrepresented groups are recruited and supported through programs such as those listed below:

College Support Programs https://csumb.edu/college-support-programs-0/about-college-support-programs/: As part of the Division of Student Affairs, CSP is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of undergraduate underrepresented students through high-quality programs and services that promote educational opportunity and support students’ academic success. CSP is the home of six key programs: College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP); Educational Opportunity Program (EOP); Guardian Scholars (GS); TRIO Student Support Services (SSS); TRIO Student Support Services STEM-HS; Undocu-Success.
CAMP is a federally funded program designed to assist students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds succeed at CSU Monterey Bay. CAMP facilitates the transition from high school to college and offers first-year support services to develop the skills necessary to persist and graduate from college. We also provide a family-like atmosphere.
The Educational Opportunity Program helps students who have the potential to succeed in college, but who have struggled to meet their goals because of economic and/or educational background. First year students participate in Summer Bridge, receive Intensive services in their first year, develop their reading, writing and math skills, and connect with peers, faculty, advisors, and other students who will support their success. Transfer students attend a transfer orientation to get started off right, get help as they adjust to increased academic expectations, learn to balance life commitments with classes and homework.
Guardian Scholars supports current and former foster youth who are in college by providing access, maintaining a support network that promotes academic success, personal development, and connecting students with their potential to become successful and productive world citizens.
TRIO Student Support Services Programs are federally funded programs through the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to contribute to the success of first generation, low-income students, and individuals with disabilities by supporting and empowering program participants in their academic, personal, and professional growth.
Undocu-Success empowers scholars who are undocumented in their educational pursuits and foster a supportive campus community dedicated to achieving their educational and personal goals.

Pre-College Programs:
- Upward bound - Upward Bound provides fundamental support and motivation to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.

Although CSUMB does not have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented backgrounds. We do, however, have CSU-wide programs to recruit academic faculty from underrepresented backgrounds.

The University has Affinity Groups for staff and faculty from the following underrepresented groups: LGBTQ+, Asian-Pacific Islander, African American, Islamic/Muslim, Latinx, Native American, and Veterans. It also has a Women's Leadership meet-up group. https://csumb.edu/diversity/employee-affinity-groups

The university provides outreach and support for underrepresented students through various programs. These programs include:
The Educational Opportunity Program helps students who have the potential to succeed in college, but who have struggled to meet their goals because of economic and/or educational background. First year students participate in Summer Bridge, receive Intensive services in their first year, develop their reading, writing and math skills, and connect with peers, faculty, advisors, and other students who will support their success. Transfer students attend a transfer orientation to get started off right, get help as they adjust to increased academic expectations, learn to balance life commitments with classes and homework. All students get one-on-one professional advising, guidance from continuing students, attend workshops to increase their academic skills, and make friends with students, staff and faculty at social and cultural activities. The Guardian Scholars Program helps to meet the unique needs of students who have a foster youth background. CSUMB recognizes that former foster youth often have overcome more obstacles, have less support, and fewer resources than most entering students. Guardian Scholars qualify for special scholarships and funding to cover college and living expenses, participate in the Faculty & Staff Guardian Mentor Program, and receive support with making decisions while in college and preparing future plans. The TRIO SSS programs contribute to the success of first generation, low-income students and individuals with disabilities by supporting and empowering program participants in their academic, personal, and professional growth. Student Support Services provides supplemental tutoring, advising, counseling, remediation and other support services. The aim of the program is to increase college retention rates and graduation among college students. The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is designed to assist migrant and seasonal farmworker first-time freshmen here at the University. It is committed to promoting the academic success of first generation, migrant and students of farmworker backgrounds by providing services aimed to assist in navigating cultural, economic, social, and institutional barriers in order to achieve first year completion and college retention. The purpose of CAMP is to address the educational and social development of low income and first generation college migrant students. CAMP provides the student with academic advising and other support services necessary to successfully complete their first year of higher education. Undocu-Success empowers scholars who are undocumented in their educational pursuits and foster a supportive campus community dedicated to achieving their educational and personal goals. It strives to address the needs of undocumented students, members of mixed-status families, allies, campus faculty, and staff by providing: policy and legislative updates, referrals to counseling resources, referrals to financial and academic resources, referrals to legal services, ally and policy trainings, scholarship opportunities, and other specialized enrichment programming.

EAP, ETS, Upward Bound,

Undergraduate Research opportunities program (UROC) - The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) at California State University, Monterey Bay is a cross-campus center that engages students in undergraduate research. UROC works to build students’ educational ownership, intellectual vibrancy, and scholarly identity. We achieve this through mentored undergraduate research; rigorous, authentic, and calibrated scholarly activities; and the development of social capital.

McNair Scholars - An astronaut who died in the 1986 Challenger disaster is inspiring college students to attend graduate school.

Cal State Monterey Bay has been awarded a five-year, $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at the university. The federal program began in 1989 to provide financial support and academic guidance to encourage and prepare under-represented, first-generation juniors and seniors for graduate studies leading to a doctorate. It is named in honor of Dr. McNair, an African-American and a first-generation college student who went on to earn a doctorate in physics. CSUMB has had a McNair Scholars Program since 2007. To date, 44 McNair Scholars have graduated from the university. Approximately 60 percent of them have gone on to pursue graduate degrees. Each year, 25 juniors and seniors are enrolled in the program. They work with faculty mentors on research projects and summer internships, attend lectures, workshops and seminars and receive academic support services.

Chancellors Doctoral Incentive Program - The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) aims to increase the number of promising doctoral students applying for future CSU instructional faculty positions by offering financial assistance in the form of a loan and mentorship by CSU faculty.

Established in 1987, the CSU CDIP is the largest program of its kind in the United States. As of June 2016 the program has loaned $49 million to 2,081 doctoral students enrolled in universities throughout the nation. 1,275 participants have successfully earned doctoral degrees, and over half (735 participants) have subsequently obtained employment in CSU instructional faculty positions.

Sally Cassanova Pre-Doc Program - Students who are chosen for this prestigious award are designated Sally Casanova Scholars as a tribute to Dr. Sally Casanova, for whom the Pre-Doctoral scholarship is named. As a Sally Casanova Scholar, you will have unique opportunities to explore and prepare to succeed in doctoral programs. You will have the benefit of direct one-on-one guidance afforded from faculty members from within the CSU, and the opportunity to work with faculty from doctoral-granting institutions. You will receive funding for activities such as:

participation in a summer research experience program at a doctoral-granting institution to receive exposure to the world of research in your chosen field
visits to doctoral-granting institutions to explore opportunities for doctoral study
travel to a national symposium or professional meeting in your chosen field, other related activities such as membership in professional organizations and journal subscriptions
graduate school application and test fees

https://csumb.edu/housing/gender-inclusive-housing
In order to better serve the diverse needs of our on-campus student population and provide a safer more inclusive living environment for all students, Student Housing & Residential Life has created gender inclusive housing.

Gender Inclusive Housing is a housing option, which allows for students of any gender to live together in the same room, apartment or suite. This option will be available in all campus housing areas. However, there are separate assignment processes for first year areas and upper division areas, due to the difference in how those housing assignments are completed.

Gender Inclusive Housing will be available for sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students through the Reservation Days process and for freshman and transfer students at the time of application through the manual assignments process completed by Student Housing & Residential Life Staff.

In support of an inclusive and welcoming campus environment, gender inclusive bathrooms continue to be designated throughout campus. Current locations include building 4 (Wave), 6 (Surf), 8 (Sand) and 10 (Dunes) and 80. Additional locations are having updated signs installed for consistency and adherence to the standard for gender inclusive restrooms. Visit the gender inclusive restroom Map for more information.