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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council

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Cal Maritime is inextricably linked to a mutually dependent, multicultural global maritime community. As an institution devoted to excellence in education, we acknowledge our special responsibility to "walk the talk" and to teach our cadets the skills necessary to thrive in their chosen profession. Our graduates' ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints will be a direct reflection of our culturally rich and dynamic learning environment.

To achieve this goal, our faculty and staff promote welcoming, respectful, and ethical behavior in every aspect of our community life. We expect everyone to respect the inherent dignity of others. We recruit and retain students, faculty and staff of increasingly diverse backgrounds. We understand and value each individual's unique contributions to society. We challenge stereotypes and advance a mature and thoughtful global perspective.

Civility, respect, creativity and collaboration naturally flow from a culture that values diversity. Through our collective behavior, the Cal Maritime campus community will continue to build and sustain this culture of global awareness through intellectual learning and leadership development to forge the bonds of common understanding essential to our nation's future.

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.

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History

2006: President Eisenhardt forms a Diversity Task Force to assess diversity on campus and make recommendations to improve diversity-related outcomes

2009:

  • June: The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, issues a letter to President Eisenhardt that is in response to an accreditation review and site visit. The letter recommends improving recruitment of diverse students and faculty as well as making the campus climate more welcoming for all stakeholders.
  • Start of the Fall semester: The Committee on Unity and Diversity is formed.
  • December: Report of the Committee on Unity and Diversity is issued. Many recommendations are made including for assessment, curriculum changes, leadership programs, training, publicity, and more.

2010: Principles of community are created; name changed to Unity Council.

2012: President Cropper establishes a new Unity Council charter .

2021: The Council is renamed the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council with a newly revised charter that focuses on 3 key aspects - dialogue & programming, education & training, and climate assessment & policy.

2022: The Council now has a faculty co-chair.

Members 2023

Council Co-Chairs: Meagan Nance* & Julie Simons

Members:

Josie Alexander
Laurie Borchard
Sianna Brito
Siobhan Case
Elba Cruz*
Vineeta Dhillon*
Marie Ekmekjian
Marie Hernandez
Monica Heuer
Michael Martin*
Bets McNie
Tom Oppenheim
Huck Parra
Amy Parsons
Rhonda Pate
Aparna Sinha
Mele Tuimaunei
Angel Warren

*Ex Officio Members

Charter

 The DEI Council charter was revised to focus on climate assessment and policy, education and training of campus personnel, and dialogue and programming for members of the campus community.

  • 3/28 (Tueday) @ 4 pm: Inaugural Meeting of the Black Student Association in the Faculty Lounge.
  • 3/29 (Wednesday) @ 5 pm: Girls on the Run 5k run/walk at the PEAC.
  • 4/3 (Monday) @ 4 pm: Inclusive Excellence Strategic Planning Meeting on Zoom.
  • 4/22 (Saturday): Cal Maritime Day

The DEI Council typically meets every month. In Spring 2023, our meeting times are 11-12 PST on Mondays, primarily on Zoom.

2022-23 meetings:

  • 3/27/23 (Topp Room or Zoom)
  • 2/20/23
  • 2/6/23
  • 12/21/22: Kick-Off Meeting

Prior meeting notes:

  • 08/19/2021 Meeting Recollections
  • 09/10/2021 Meeting Recollections
  • 10/1/2021 Meeting Recollections
  • 12/3/2021 Meeting Recollections
  • 2/4/2022 Meeting Recollections
  • 3/11/2022 Meeting Recollections

Request Form for Support from DEI Council for an Event or Activity

Diversity Within Unity - Essential Principles for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural Society

Ten Commitments of a Multicultural Educator from EdChange.org

University Ombuds Program - The Cal Maritime Ombuds Program enhances the university environment by providing an informal, confidential, neutral, and independent avenue for resolution of University-related concerns, conflicts, or disputes which are not covered by collective bargaining agreements or cadet regulations.  This voluntary program offers early availability for dispute-resolution outside of traditional formal grievance process.

Resources for Gender Equity in the Classroom and On Campus

Leaning Out: Teen Girls and Leadership Biases

9 Tips for Promoting Equity in the Classroom

Tips for Reducing Bias

Tips on Avoiding Gender Bias in the Classroom

Web Sites For Culturally Inclusive Educators

Amnesty International - Human Rights Education

Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals

EdChange.org

Education for Liberation Network

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Institute for Humane Education

International Association for Intercultural Education (IAIE)

Teachers 4 Social Justice (T4SJ) - San Francisco

Teachingforchange.org

Teaching About Religion - In support of civic pluralism

Teaching Tolerance - A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center

UnderstandingPrejudice.org

Diversity Clubs and Organizations

Other Student Organizations

The Associated Students of the California Maritime Academy (ASCMA)

Campus Resources for Students

Accessibility & Disability Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

The CSU Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (CSU-LSAMP)

 

Policies

View a complete list of Cal Maritime Campus and Departmental Policies.

Non-discrimination and Affirmative Action Plan

Cal Maritime complies with federal and state laws relating to non-discrimination, affirmative action, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with its commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action, Cal Maritime has developed a written affirmative action plan, which the University applies to ensure the CSU systemwide policy and guidelines on nondiscrimination and affirmative action are accomplished (see Executive Orders 1096 and 1088). The most recent Affirmative Action Plan is available here.

Applicable Policies for Employees

CSU Executive Order 1088—Systemwide Guidelines for Affirmative Action Programs in Employment

CSU Executive Order 1096—Systemwide Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Against Employees and Third Parties and Procedure for Handling Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Allegations by Employees and Third Parties

CSU Executive Order 926—The California State University Board of Trustees Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations

Applicable Policies for Students

CSU Executive Order 1111 - The CSU Board of Trustees Policy on Disability Support and Accommodations

CSU Executive Order 1095—Implementation of Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, and Related Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Legislation

CSU Executive Order 1097—Systemwide Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Against Students and Systemwide Procedure for Handling Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaints by Students

CSU Executive Order 1098—Student Conduct Procedures

 

International Policies, Treaties, Protocols, and Declarations of Diversity and Human Rights

The United Nations—Universal Declaration of Human Rights

UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity

The Geneva Conventions

 

Contact Us

The DEI Council welcomes and values feedback from members of the campus community. Please direct any comments or concerns directly to the council via email (DEICouncil@csum.edu) 

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