San Francisco State University
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Title IX:
https://titleix.sfsu.edu/

Sex: The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities it conducts. The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the administrative regulations adopted thereunder prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities operated by San Francisco State University. Such programs and activities include admission of students and employment. The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to programs and activities of San Francisco State University may be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, the campus office assigned the administrative responsibility of reviewing such matters, or to the regional director of the Office of Civil Rights, Region 9, 50 UN Plaza, Room 239, San Francisco, California 94102.

Disability: The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the regulations adopted thereunder and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit such discrimination. The physical and environmental disability coordinator has been designated to coordinate the efforts of San Francisco State University to comply with these Acts in its implementing regulations.

Race, Color, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, or Disability: The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program of The California State University.

http://www.sfsu.edu/~bulletin/previous_bulletins/9496/appendix/nondiscr.htm

TITLE IX NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
San Francisco State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, which includes sex and gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation in employment, as well as in all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus). The protection against discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and gender based dating and domestic violence and stalking.
http://titleix.sfsu.edu/

Inquiries and complaints of discrimination in employment, programs, services and academic matters based on sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability can be addressed by the Title IX Coordinator/Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator. Complaints can include sexual or racial harassment or harassment on any prohibited basis (i.e. disability). Employees or students can contact the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator:

Services include confidential consultation, information about options, complaint forms and complaint investigation.

Complaint investigations are subject to specific timeframes and include written notification to the complainant and the accused of investigative findings and appeal rights.

Students can also have sexual harassment complaints filed with and investigated by the Title IX Coordinator.

https://titleix.sfsu.edu/

Supporting information:
http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1098-rev-6-23-15.html

https://asi.sfsu.edu/project-connect
ASI's Project Connect exists to empower and involve the student body to promote higher education and facilitate graduation for low income and historically underrepresented communities. The Project Connect Outreach Department exists to empower the student body in promoting access to and awareness of higher education to low-income and underrepresented elementary through community college students. The Early College Outreach Program exists to begin early awareness of higher education for students in historically underrepresented communities in San Francisco. The program targets youth at an early stage in their academic career and is essential for educational development. The workshops for elementary students have a focus on self exploration and expression through arts and crafts and for middle school students an academic focus.

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has been involved in recruiting efforts for many years. Targeting economically and educationally disadvantaged students, many of whom are individuals of color, EOP offers a variety of activities that helps to ensure a smooth transition to college. Among these activities is the Summer Bridge Program, an on-campus summer residential program that comprises an intensive calendar of study and success skills development.
For over 50 years, EOP has continued to increase the access, academic excellence and retention of students who have been historically underserved through its ongoing tradition of changing lives through continuous innovation. Today, EOP support services exist on all 23 CSU campuses. Although, campuses have adapted their structure and services to meet the unique needs of their particular campus, all programs continue to provide a commitment to those in our communities who are low-income, first generation college students and have the motivation and desire to seek a college education.

In 2019, EOP celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a conference that celebrated the students who shaped California's history through activism and social justice. It was an observance of those who made access to higher education a reality and an opportunity to recognize those who continue this movement today and for those who will lead us into the future.
https://eop.sfsu.edu/history

faculty hiring goals:
https://facaffairs.sfsu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion
SFSU Faculty Affairs created an Inclusion and Diversity leadership team:
The Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Team is a diverse group of college associate deans, department chairs and faculty who come from different backgrounds, expertise and disciplines. The team advances equity and inclusion in the tenure track hiring process across the campus community. Coordinated by the Office of Faculty Affairs, members of this team meet with hiring committees to engage in conversation about how to actualize the University’s commitment to creating a faculty that more closely reflects SF State’s diverse student body.
SF State has a commitment to social justice, educational equity and lifelong learning. With that in mind, as a university, we are dedicated to recruiting, promoting and retaining a faculty body that is diverse in all aspects and represents the diverse student body of SF State.

https://facaffairs.sfsu.edu/faculty-recruitment
As a University, we recognize that we have work to do to achieve this goal. Thus, the following are resources and best practices to support departments and schools in the process of hiring faculty.
Faculty: From the Faculty Hiring Handbook: "Departments should consider emerging research areas and perspectives in the discipline, that are not currently represented among the faculty, as well as programmatic needs, general or specific areas of specialization, the diversity of the faculty, and the diversity and needs of undergraduate and graduate students. The Faculty recruiting website includes resources that help search committees focus on diversity and equity.

SFSU has many programs to support underrepresented groups, an overview can be found here:
https://facaffairs.sfsu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion

More details here:

Associated Students' Project Connect exists to empower and involve the student body to promote higher education and facilitate graduation for low income and historically underrepresented communities. The program includes a Recruitment and Retention Resource Center Internship program designed to empower San Francisco State University students by developing professional and leadership growth through their student involvement. Interns in the Retention department will become familiar with retention services and resources available on campus such us financial aid, advising and tutoring services, university graduation requirements and general information about SFSU. Interns in this department will help with the following events and programs: Information Fair/Festival, Mixers, Peer Mentorship Program, Resource Center, Book Loan Program, Referral Program, and AS Scholarships & Awards Ceremony. Interns in the recruitment department will learn outreach skills and how to navigate the bureaucracy within the public school system. Interns will serve as mentors, role models and tour guides to students visiting our campus. http://asi.sfsu.edu/programs/project-connect

The Metro College Success Program is a Partnership between San Francisco State University and City College of San Francisco that increases college completion among low-income, under-represented, and first-generation students.
https://metro.sfsu.edu/

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) https://eop.sfsu.edu/
The Educational Opportunity & Pathway Programs (EOPP) at San Francisco State University have improved access and retention of historically underserved (low income, first generation college) students by facilitating their matriculation into SF State and by providing a support system for their success. The programs provide comprehensive and holistic services designed to provide participants with outreach, admissions, academic, financial, and mental health support. Participants receive on-going advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, developmental workshops, and a state grant designed to increase retention and graduation rates.

Disability Programs and Resource Center
The DPRC collaborates with SF State's diverse community to ensure that all aspects of campus life - learning, working and living - are universally accessible. The DPRC provides the University with resources, education and direct services in order that people with disabilities may have a greater opportunity to achieve social justice and equity.
https://access.sfsu.edu

for employees (academic and non academic staff):
In an effort to help you and your family bridge life’s transitions from recruitment to retirement, the SFSU Human Resources Department is pleased to offer the Employee Assistance Program as part of your robust benefits program. When you or your family need helpful guidance, counseling, local resources or reliable professional care, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) presented by LifeMatters is available 24/7 via phone or internet.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Retention and Education (ASPIRE) is a collaboration with the Asian American Studies (AAS) Department and Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (SAEM). The goals of ASPIRE include improving and expanding SF State’s capacity to serve high-need Asian American and Native American Pacific Islanders (AANAPI) and low-income degree-seeking undergraduate students, improving the learning environment and strengthening academic outcomes.

SF Build:
https://sfbuild.sfsu.edu/
SF BUILD is a project funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Enhancing the Diversity of the NIH-funded Workforce program. SF BUILD is led by San Francisco State University in partnership with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Ongoing underrepresentation of some groups in the sciences limits the effectiveness of our nation's biomedical research workforce and constrains innovation and productivity in the scientific workforce.

To overcome these limitations, the mission of SF BUILD is to enhance diversity of the biomedical research workforce by transforming the teaching and research environments at SF State. We create engaging and supportive spaces where students and faculty can safely represent different backgrounds and perspectives. Additionally, in partnership with UC San Francisco (UCSF), students and faculty receive training and mentoring to make significant contributions to biomedical research by asking innovative questions that are relevant to local communities.

staff and faculty can become Safe Zone Ally members and go through LGBTQ training to become an ally. The mission of the Safe Zone Ally program is to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable campus environment through building a support network for people of all gender and sexual identities.
https://safezone.sfsu.edu/

many scholarships are available for underrepresented students pursuing the Ed D or Ph D education programs at SFSU:
https://gcoe.sfsu.edu/current-students/scholarships

SFSU is one of the 16 CSU campuses that offers the Sally Casanova Grant.
The Chancellor's Office supports Ph.D.-bound CSU students through the California Pre-Doctoral Program:
The California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to diversify the pool of university faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of students who are upper division undergraduates or master's students on a California State University campus, economically or educationally disadvantaged, with focused research interests, and an interest in a university faculty career.
Students who are chosen for this prestigious award are designated "Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars" as a tribute to Dr. Sally Casanova, for whom the scholarship is named.
Each Pre-Doctoral Scholar is mentored by a faculty sponsor and receives financial support for activities related to applying to, and developing her or his candidacy for doctoral programs.
https://fellowships.sfsu.edu/california-pre-doctoral-program
https://fellowships.sfsu.edu/cpdp-campus-coordinator
SFSU coordinator is Dr. Joy Viveros
https://fellowships.sfsu.edu/cpdp-campus-coordinator

https://titleix.sfsu.edu/all-gender-restrooms

https://reslife.sfsu.edu/livingoncampus
Gender Inclusive Housing Option
Gender inclusive housing opportunities are available within SF State Housing. While any student may request gender-inclusive housing, placement priority will be given to students who notify SF State Housing that they require accommodations based on their gender identity or expression. Gender inclusive housing generally exists in the Towers at Centennial Square and University Park South (UPS), however gender inclusive housing options may be available in other housing areas and is determined on a case by case basis. Gender inclusive housing allows same-gender roommates, opposite-gender roommates, or other gender-identity roommate pairings, regardless of biological sex. (To clarify, gender identities are numerous and include man, woman, transgender, and gender non-conforming). The Towers and UPS features single-person restroom and shower facilities, providing privacy for every resident. Visit the housing website to view Towers and UPS living space. All residents within gender inclusive housing, like those of any other SF State residence hall, must adhere to common standards of civility and respect regarding diverse gender identities/expressions.

Rainbow Community: The Rainbow theme community that is unique at San Francisco State University. The Rainbow Floor/Community focuses on gender, sexuality, and the intersectionality of identities within the LGBTQ community. This community offers students the opportunity to live in a supportive and collegial space and to explore the issues that face LGBTQ-identified individuals in our society. Through active involvement in educational programming and community mobilization, the community strives to provide an environment where residents feel supported and empowered. This community hosts monthly socials, educational programs, service projects, and resident-sponsored events. Building/Floor(s): Towers at Centennial Square & University Park SouthClass: Everyone