The School of Arts and Sciences is committed to making equity, diversity and inclusivity a habit that is implemented, practiced, and modeled consistently by all members (A&S Collective Vision, Goal 3). We believe that differing experiences and perspectives advance the mission of the campus and support high-quality learning experiences for our students. We are committed to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and social justice for all of our students, faculty and staff. We achieve this goal by building a culture in the School that disrupts inequities and exclusions, strengthening inclusive recruitment and retention efforts, closing equity gaps in student success and retention rates, and expanding culturally responsive and culturally specific supports for students from diverse communities.
The School embraces the Inclusive Excellence Shared Definitions approved by the CSUCI Academic Senate, ASI Student Government, Staff Council, and President Richard Yao: https://www.csuci.edu/president/arsj/ie/shareddefinitions.htm
Several A&S Programs as well as the Women of Color Faculty Group (PDF, 80 KB), have created statements in support of Racial Justice related to the Black Lives Matter movement and in solidarity with Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi Americans (APIDA)
- Chemistry: BLM, (PDF, 97 KB)
- Chicana/o Studies: BLM BLM, (PDF, 183 KB) and APIDA, (PDF, 160 KB)
- English: BLM, (PDF, 228 KB)
- ESRM: BLM, (PDF, 67 KB)
- Global Studies & Political Science: BLM, (PDF, 139 KB) and APIDA, (PDF, 100 KB)
- Psychology: BLM, (PDF, 102 KB)
- Health Science: BLM, (PDF, 126 KB)
- History: BLM, (PDF, 139 KB)
- Sociology: BLM, (PDF, 114 KB)
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment Statement:
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
The CSU Channel Islands is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU Channel Islands, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.