California State University, Monterey Bay
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

The university provides outreach and support programs for underrepresented students through the EOSP office. These programs include MESA, EAP, ETS, Imagine College, Upward Bound, Strive for College, Educational Opportunity Program, Guardian Scholars, TRiO Student Support Services, College Assistance Migrant Program, and Parent Institute for Quality Education.

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 sttend 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. Guaridan 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 at CSUMB 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. . TRiO 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. Each year the SSS program serves 160 qualified students. College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at California State University, Monterey Bay is a federally funded program designed to assist migrant and seasonal farmworker first-time freshmen here at the University. The College Assistance Migrant Program at California State University, Monterey Bay 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.

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 parties involved in the alleged incident.

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.