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Office of Diversity

The Office of Diversity aspires to embody an authenticity that values the lived experience of all students, faculty, staff and to operate in partnership with the campus community to promote equitable student success. 

 The Office of Diversity leads campus efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive campus climate for all students, faculty, staff and guests. Led by the University Diversity Officer, this office is charged with building organizational campacity for the institution to integrate equity and inclusion throughout all of its work and practices for the benefit of students and employees. The Office of Diversity works as a partner across the university, across divisions and units in areas such as professional development, leadership development, strategic inclusive planning, team building, customer service, grant development, and other areas. The Office of Diversity also has membership on the Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee of the Academic Senate, a seat on the Academic Senate, and regularly engages with other departments to see that the university remains a welcoming and equitable space for everyone. 

WHO ARE WE?

The Office of Diversity is focused on integrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Cal State East Bay to help promote and sustain student success into the interworkings of the University. As we aspire to create and embody authenticity, we look to collaborate with students, staff and faculty to acknowledge and celebrate the uniqueness that diversity brings to our community. Check out our About Us page to learn more about our staff. 

 

 


Office of Diversity Mission

We Commit

  • To center students
  • To use critical race theory as a lens for analysis in decision-making
  • To a holistic approach to problem-solving and student support
  • To serve as advocates, allies, and accomplices
  • To use nondominant and nonhierarchical practices
  • To operate out of the theory of social justice
  • To be mindful of intersectionality
  • To value equity for all persons
  • To interrogate systems of oppression
Office of Diversity Logo

  • Campus In Action logo

    Cal State East Bay is committed to promoting civic engagement among students and has signed a Campus Compact Civic Action Statement.

  • The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

  • Hispanic Serving Institution

    Cal State East Bay is proud to be a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with over 36% of our student population identifying as Hispanic/Latinx.

  • Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution

    We are a proud Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, with 22% of our student population identifying as Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander.

  • First Generation college students

    Over 56% of Cal State East Bay students are First Generation college students.

Campus In Action logo

Cal State East Bay is committed to promoting civic engagement among students and has signed a Campus Compact Civic Action Statement.

The Wall Street Journal recognizes CSUEB as a Top 10 college in the west for diversity.

Hispanic Serving Institution

Cal State East Bay is proud to be a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with over 36% of our student population identifying as Hispanic/Latinx.

Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution

We are a proud Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, with 22% of our student population identifying as Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander.

First Generation college students

Over 56% of Cal State East Bay students are First Generation college students.


STUDENTS

Student Diversity and Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Student Affinity and Resource Centers (DISARC) are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive campus environment that challenges oppression and provides a space for dialogue and engagement. 


DISARC consists of physical centers for students to find support, community, and to thrive in their academic success:

  • Asian Pacific Islander Student Success Center
  • Black Student Success Center
  • Latinx Student Success Center
  • Queer Unity Student Success Center
  • Undocumented Student Resource Center
  • Diversity and Inclusion Student Center

FACULTY & STAFF

Faculty & Staff Equity and Inclusion

Faculty and Staff Affinity Groups foster an inclusive and communal space for historically underserved and underrepresented faculty and staff. They provide opportunities for interaction, advocacy, and education between staff, faculty, students, and the larger CSUEB community:

  • African Ancestry Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA)
  • Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association (APIFSA)
  • Chicanx Latinx Staff and Faculty Association (CLSFA)
  • Jewish Faculty & Staff Association (JFSA)
  • LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Association (LGBTQSFA)

Contact Us

Office of Diversity
  • 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
  • SA 4200
  • Hayward, CA 94542