Diversity, Equity and Representation Matter at CI
Diversity is defined as individual (e.g., personality, language, learning styles and life experiences) and social (e.g., race, ethnicity, SES, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, color, national origin, ability, military status, political and religious affiliations) differences that impact individuals, interpersonal relationships, institutional policies, and our CI Campus culture, values, norms, belief systems and behavioral patterns. Operationalizing the campus value of diversity requires an intentional and ongoing effort to make explicit and implicit biases visible and creating a culture that embraces diversity in all forms and at multiple levels:
- Individually (personal responsibility within the individual dealing with implicit biases),
- Interpersonally (relationships individuals have with each other),
- Institutionally (within organizations created to structure society), and
- Culturally (within the values, norms, belief systems, behavioral patterns, etc. of groups of people).
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of
race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and
federal civil rights laws, the CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education
and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on
race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support
they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.
The CSU Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act,
California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution),
other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race
or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
in all university programs, policies, and practices.
The CSU Channel Islands is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives,
beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually
vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and
belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic
programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community
partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher
education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals
to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty
and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSU
Channel Islands, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and
equal opportunity for all.