Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council

Cal Maritime is guided by its founding mission to educate and develop exceptionally competent cadets for progressively challenging leadership careers within the global maritime profession and beyond. During their career progression, Cal Maritime graduates will have the opportunity to live, work and promote positive change within richly diverse cultures. Thus, as future leaders, it is critical that Cal Maritime cadets and graduates develop and possess a worldview in which diverse ideas, opinions and people are heard, acknowledged, accepted and honored. 
 
In support of the mission critical principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council (DEI Council) is intended to lead Cal Maritime’s efforts to develop and prepare cadets to thrive and succeed as agents of positive growth and change in their communities and places of work. As such, the DEI Council will work collaboratively to educate and prepare Cal Maritime’s faculty and staff in the principles, importance and applications of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice so that they may best inform, encourage and support the cadets in their personal development and career journeys.  Please see our DEI Council Charter for more information.

Events

Fall 2023 events (tentative plan):

Wednesday, 8/30 4 - 7 pm: Welcome to Cal Maritime BBQ 
Thursday, 9/7 11-1 pm: DEI Council Lunch & Learn
Friday, 9/15: Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event
Friday, 9/29, 6-10 pm: Hispanic Heritage Month Main Event
Thursday, 10/5 11-1 pm: DEI Council Lunch & Learn  
Monday, 10/9: Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Wednesday – Friday, 10/11-10/13: Pride in Maritime Summit
Wednesday, 11/1: Dia de Los Muertos Event
Thursday, 11/2: DEI Council Lunch & Learn
Thursday, 12/7 11-1 pm: DEI Council Lunch & Learn
Date & Time TBD (Dec): Partner with CAPS for wellness event

Members 2023

Council Co-Chairs: Meagan Nance* & Julie Simons

Members:

*Ex Officio Members

Principles of Community

California State University Maritime Academy is committed to promoting an environment that supports every member of our community in an atmosphere of mutual respect, fairness, cooperation, professionalism and leadership. Cal Maritime expects that every campus member will practice the following Principles of Community.

1. We affirm each individual's right to dignity and strive to maintain a climate of respect and justice as cornerstones of our campus community.
2. We are a community comprised of individuals with multiple cultures, lifestyles and beliefs. We celebrate this diversity for the breadth of ideas and perspectives it brings.
3. We embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our obligation and goal.
4. We affirm the right to freedom of expression. We promote open expression of our individuality and our diversity within the bounds of courtesy, sensitivity, confidentiality and respect.
5. We believe that active participation and leadership in addressing the most pressing issues facing our local and global communities are central to our educational mission.
6. We acknowledge that our society carries historical and divisive biases, and we promote awareness of these biases through education and constructive strategies for resolving conflict.
7. We are committed to the highest standards of civility and decency toward all. We are committed to promoting and supporting a community where all people can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of bias and discrimination.