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

The California State University (CSU) Systemwide Guidelines for Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Programs in Employment (Executive Orders (EO) 1088 and 1096), affirms California State University's commitment to non-discrimination on the basis of disability and to providing reasonable accommodations upon request by qualified individuals with disabilities.

The CSU is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures that comply with applicable state and federal nondiscrimination and affirmative action laws and regulations. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status is prohibited.

Additionally, EOs 1088 and 1096 prohibits retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint, opposing a discriminatory act, or participating in a discrimination investigation or proceeding.

For more information on Executive Order 1088, please visit: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591895/latest/

For more information on Executive Order 1096, please visit: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6743499/latest/

Stanislaus State takes acts of discrimination very seriously and offers several ways to report acts of bias or discrimination depending on the nature of the incident. As reflected in our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, the University will act to ensure that all members are visible, valued, and heard and strives to cultivate, advance, and maintain a diverse and inclusive campus.

Equity Programs and Compliance Office: The Equity Programs and Compliance office is responsible for the University's compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and CSU system policies and procedures regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and whistleblower protection. The office provides an impartial and neutral avenue for students, faculty, staff, and affiliated members of the University community to address concerns regarding potential violations of CSU policies. https://www.csustan.edu/epc

Discrimination, Harassment, Misconduct or Violence Based on Gender & Title IX Rights: We take gender or sex-based discrimination and sexual misconduct very seriously, as they infringe upon fundamental rights and personal dignity. Our primary goal is to provide extensive support and reporting options to victims of such offenses. Even if you haven't experienced them personally, you can play a crucial role by reporting any incidents you come across. https://www.csustan.edu/epc/discrimination-harassment-misconduct-or-violence-based-gender-title-ix-rights

StanCares: The StanCares Team reviews reports to assess available information about whether a student, campus community member, group or situation poses a threat, and determines a course of action to support the campus community member and intervene before behavior escalates. StanCares Reports can be filed by any member of the campus community for a variety of reasons, including concern about someone’s health and well-being, to someone that is exhibiting concerning behaviors. https://www.csustan.edu/stancares

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is an admission-based program that increases access, academic excellence, and retention of California's historically underserved low income, first generation college students. The EOP program is a crucial part of the overall mission of the university. EOP provides an array of support services including Summer Bridge, Promise Scholars, and developmental academic advising. These programs and services encourage students to make conscious connections between the acquisition of skills and their application to academic, social and professional lives. The Summer Bridge Program (SBP) is designed to assist new students make the transition from high school to University studies, and is offered by invitation only to selected EOP applicants. The Promise Scholars Program connects admitted students from diverse foster care settings with academic advisors to provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education. The program Lead works with a network of campus resources to provide a supportive approach to whole student wellness. This ensures that students from foster care are identified and receive the support they need to be successful.
https://www.csustan.edu/eop

TRIO programs are federally funded and authorized under the U.S. Higher Education Act of 1965. The programs are named for the original “trio” of programs, which later expanded to a total of eight. Together programs create an academic pipeline, support educational outcomes, and emphasize educational equity. TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) was the first campus program at Stan State to offer academic support and services specifically designed to address the needs of first-generation and limited income students as well as students with disabilities. Since its inception, the program has consistently met or exceeded project objects designed to reduced and eliminate inequity in educational attainment through the use of research-based best practices.
https://www.csustan.edu/student-support-services/about-trio

Faculty Recruitment
Stan State embraces our diverse collegiate community and supports building a more inclusive community by, among other things, recruiting faculty to improve the diversity of the campus community to provide quality education to traditionally underserved students. Faculty diversity benefits underrepresented students, but also enhances the educational experience of students from well-represented groups.
https://www.csustan.edu/faculty-affairs/employment
Tenure-track Faculty Recruitment Manual: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/2023-06/faculty_recruitment_manual_2022.pdf

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is an admission-based program that increases access, academic excellence, and retention of California's historically underserved low income, first generation college students. The EOP program is a crucial part of the overall mission of the university. EOP provides an array of support services including Summer Bridge, Promise Scholars, and developmental academic advising. These programs and services encourage students to make conscious connections between the acquisition of skills and their application to academic, social and professional lives. The Summer Bridge Program (SBP) is designed to assist new students make the transition from high school to University studies, and is offered by invitation only to selected EOP applicants. The Promise Scholars Program connects admitted students from diverse foster care settings with academic advisors to provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education. The program Lead works with a network of campus resources to provide a supportive approach to whole student wellness. This ensures that students from foster care are identified and receive the support they need to be successful.
https://www.csustan.edu/eop

TRIO programs are federally funded and authorized under the U.S. Higher Education Act of 1965. The programs are named for the original “trio” of programs, which later expanded to a total of eight. Together programs create an academic pipeline, support educational outcomes, and emphasize educational equity. TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) was the first campus program at Stan State to offer academic support and services specifically designed to address the needs of first-generation and limited income students as well as students with disabilities. Since its inception, the program has consistently met or exceeded project objects designed to reduced and eliminate inequity in educational attainment through the use of research-based best practices.
https://www.csustan.edu/student-support-services/about-trio

Elevate Living Learning Community
The Elevate Living Learning Community is designed specifically with first-generation college students in mind to assist them in their transition to college. Residents benefit from major and career exploration as well as assistance in creating a four-year graduation plan. This exclusive program even guarantees access to an English stretch course and assistance in enrolling in a foundational math course.
Elevate also offers one-on-one advising throughout students' entire first year. In addition to academic benefits, Elevate members get to live together, take classes together, and enjoy exclusive social events, giveaways and perks throughout the year.
But one year just isn't enough! Elevate 2.0 is available to sophomore Elevate students who would like to continue their Elevate experience during their second year of college.
https://www.csustan.edu/housing/residential-education/elevate-living-learning-communities

LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program
The mission of the LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program is to assist students in developing positive sexualities and gender identities and expressions by connecting LGBTQ+ students with LGBTQ+ faculty and staff mentors.
The goals of this program are:
- To foster mentoring relationships between LGBTQ+ students and LGBTQ+ faculty and staff
- To offer support, guidance, and resources to meet the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ student population at Stanislaus State and the surrounding communities.
- To connect students to the diverse lives of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff throughout Stanislaus State and surrounding communities.
- To provide LGBTQ+ faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to help students develop outside of the classroom and other formal Stanislaus State venues.

Warrior Cross Cultural Center
The Warrior Cross Cultural Center (WCCC) was established through a collective vision of students who advocated for a space where critical dialogue and action take place to dismantle racial, social and cultural systems of oppression. We work to foster critical consciousness by developing intentional programs aimed at liberating the voices of marginalized students and the campus community. The WCCC empowers transformative learning by using a student-centered approach that promotes and validates intersectional identities and experiences.

The Male Success Initiative (MSI) at Stanislaus State: in collaboration with campus and community stakeholders, MSI is committed to the academic and career success of traditionally marginalized men. Building upon the four pillars of success: Mentoring, Achievement, Leadership Development, & Empowerment, MSI provides opportunities that will foster growth and holistic wellbeing.

The Black Men’s Alliance (BMA) is a support group of staff, faculty, and allies that promote the development of Black Males on the Stanislaus State campus through mentoring and guiding through education, career development, and personal experiences. The BMA organization will be a safe and brave space for dialogue to uplift and educate on issues that have affected Black Males at Stan State or in their communities. Mentorship opportunities are open to all who identify as a Black Male regardless of gender expression, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or social economic status.

Undocumented Student Services: The mission of the Dreamers Project is to foster a sense of belonging, community, well-being, and empowerment to all undocumented students and their families. We value and understand the experiences undocumented students bring to the Stanislaus State community. We are committed to supporting undocumented students in their academic, professional, and personal goals. Additionally, we strive to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all undocumented students and their families.

Affinity Groups
Creating a vibrant community for employees is part of what makes the university a welcoming, inviting, and inclusive place. Employee groups provide forums for faculty, staff and retirees to gather socially for networking, development, and to discuss shared interests.

The Asian Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association aims to:
- Promote a campus climate that is sensitive, representative, and fair to all ethnic groups, including, for example, Asian, Asian-American, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, Asian Indian and other Asian groups through a variety of efforts;
- Provide support and input in the fair recruitment or hiring, retention, and promotion of Asian students, faculty, staff, and administrators on campus;
- Respond proactively to the needs of the growing Asian student body, with a commitment to broadening and deepening the curriculum with regard to Asian issues;
- Build strong, effective linkages with the University administration and with the surrounding community at large;
- Create a social support network of partnerships and personal friendships among the members of the organization;
- Encourage and empower individuals in the organization to become more actively involved in important University, community, professional, and political service with the purpose of creating a more harmonious and diverse community.

Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) @ Stan State
BFSA was re-established at Stanislaus State in 2018 to provide solidarity and fellowship in the community of academics, administrators, and staff of African descent. We aim to promote awareness and advocacy of equal access for Black faculty and staff; and advise, support, counsel, and assist Black students.
Chicanx Latinx Faculty and Staff Association
CLFSA was organized in the Spring of 2018 as a way to bring a strong voice to issues affecting the Chicanx Latinx community at Stanislaus State. We are committed to:
Promoting and collaborating on Chicanx/Latinx student issues such as the success of Chicanx/Latinx students at Stanislaus State (this includes retention and graduation rates).
Advocating to increase the number of Chicanx, and Latinx Faculty & Staff to better match the demographic makeup of Stanislaus State students.
Developing a social and professional network of Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff at Stanislaus State to better inform ourselves on topics and issues relevant to our campus community.
Promoting and supporting Chicanx/Latinx Faculty & Staff well-being, gender inclusivity, and understanding of intersectionality for all members

Queer Faculty & Staff Association
Our mission is to empower and enhance the voices, visibility, presence, and community of faculty, staff, and administrators of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We aim to create a safe and inclusive campus climate and advocate for justice, safety, well-being, and equity for all. We recognize the critical value of diverse perspectives, lives, and identities in enriching the university and working toward social justice.
Benefits:
- Build community by providing opportunities to come together and provide support for queer faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Advocate for recruitment and retention of queer people for faculty and staff positions as well as efforts to support queer students.
- Provide education and focus on policies directly impacting queer people on campus at Stanislaus State.
https://www.csustan.edu/diversity-matters/affinity-groups/queer-faculty-staff-association

The Deutsche Runde (or German Roundtable) was founded at Stanislaus State in September 2017 and would like to invite German-speaking Stanislaus State faculty, staff, students, alumni, and regional community members interested to join us for some klatsch and tratsch.
The Deutsche Runde is committed to bringing together members of the German-speaking faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to:
- Promote an environment to speak the German language and discuss its culture.
- Promote a campus climate that is sensitive, representative, and fair to all ethnic groups with the purpose of creating a more harmonious and diverse community that includes students.
- Create and promote a continued sense of community and leadership opportunities among the members of the Deutsche Runde.
- Continue in building strong and proactive linkages between the University and German speakers in the region.

1.California Pre-Doctoral Program:
The California Pre-Doctoral Program will award funds to approximately 75 juniors, seniors, and master’s students in the California State University (CSU). These funds will support students as they explore and prepare to succeed in doctoral programs in their chosen field of study. Awards are based on competitive review of current upper-division or master’s students who, in the judgment of the review panel, demonstrate academic excellence while having experienced economic or educational disadvantage, and who are committed to a career in teaching and research at the university level. All matriculated upper division and master’s students, with the exception of international students, are encouraged to apply.

The California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the diversity of the pool from which the California State University draws its faculty. It does so by supporting the doctoral aspirations of CSU students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. A special emphasis is placed on increasing the number of CSU students who enter Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs at one of the University of California campuses.

Each of the applicants selected will be designated a Sally Casanova Scholar and will work closely with their CSU faculty mentor to develop an overall plan that leads to enrollment in a doctoral program. This plan should be tailored to the specific goals and career objectives of the student. Applicants will be selected on the basis of three major criteria: potential for success in completing a doctoral program, probable effectiveness of the student/faculty plan, and level of economic and educational disadvantage.

Recent Stanislaus State Sally Casanova Scholar Recipients
Isabel Hernandez 2023-2024
Nahui Gonzalez Millan 2022-2023

https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/predoc/SallyCasanovaScholars/Pages/past-scholars.aspx
https://www.csustan.edu/graduate-studies-research/student-opportunities/california-pre-doctoral-program
https://www.csustan.edu/news/stanislaus-states-isabel-hernandez-awarded-sally-casanova-scholarship

2. Graduate Equity Fellowships:
The Graduate Equity Fellowship (GEF) program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs in the CSU, encourages continuation of master's students toward doctoral programs, and promotes consideration of university faculty careers. This annual program provides fellowships for economically disadvantaged CSU students and promotes faculty mentoring and research opportunities. GEF funds are provided to Stanislaus State by the CSU system and dispersed evenly to all qualified applicants who meet the application requirements.
https://www.csustan.edu/graduate-studies-research/student-opportunities/graduate-equity-fellowships

3. McNair Scholars Program:
The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, commonly known as the McNair Scholars Program, is a federal TRIO program funded at 151 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Education. The Stan State McNair Program was founded in 2017.

The Stan State McNair Program helps undergraduate students successfully finish their bachelor’s degree and prepare for and get accepted into graduate school. The primary objective of this program is to place more first-generation/low-income and historically underrepresented students in Masters and Ph.D. programs.

Close partnerships with the University Honors Program were established to help McNair Scholars design, complete, publish, and present their faculty-mentored research projects and create a community that celebrates, supports, and encourages the joyful pursuit of academic goals.
https://www.csustan.edu/mcnair/about-us

Gender inclusive housing: https://www.csustan.edu/housing/explore-housing

https://www.csustan.edu/disability-resource-services