San Diego State University
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

SDSU Senate Committee on Diversity, Equity and Outreach: DEO Membership (20): nine faculty, one of whom shall chair, including one from each college, the Library, and the Imperial Valley Campus, at least one of whom shall be a senator; two students, including a representative from the Associated Students Council; one staff representative; the director of Enrollment Services or designee; the director of the Office of Employee Relations and Compliance; the director of Diversity; the chair of the Senate or designee; the provost or designee; the vice president for Student Affairs or designee; the dean of Undergraduate Studies or designee; and the director of the Center for Human Resources or designee. The appointed faculty members shall serve three-year, staggered terms. Membership on the committee shall include representation from diverse campus groups. The chair of the committee, in consultation with the president, may request the service and advice of educational and community leaders. The committee shall report to the Senate and advise the president. Functions Review of university-wide programs for the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students. Subject to the approval of the president, the committee advises the university administration regarding prohibited discrimination, equal opportunity, outreach, and related matters. The duties of the committee include: * (a) Reviewing the university’s conformity with California State University policies and with legislation on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in admissions and employment, * (b) Recommending policies and procedures to recruit students for matriculation and to retain students for graduation, * (c) Working with Enrollment Services, diverse student organizations, and interested community persons and groups to coordinate activities to enhance the recruitment of diverse students, * (d) Reviewing and assisting in coordination of programs for advising and mentoring diverse students, * (e) Assisting departments in reviewing and modifying their curriculum in order to incorporate multicultural materials, * (f) Promote faculty and staff involvement in addressing the educational needs of diverse students, * (g) Disseminating information concerning funding for equity programs within the university, * (h) Monitoring the Office of Employee Relations and Compliance’s policies, procedures, and outcomes. SDSU Senate Policy Establishing the Diversity and Outreach Committee (from the May 2010 SDSU Senate Policy file) 3.9 Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Outreach 3.91 Membership (20): nine faculty, one of whom shall chair, including one from each college, the Library, and the Imperial Valley Campus, at least one of whom shall be a Senator; two students, including a representative from the Associated Students Council; one staff representative; the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs / Enrollment Services or designee; the Director of the Office of Employee Relations and Compliance; the Director of Diversity; the Chair of the Senate or designee; the Provost or designee; the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee; the Dean of Undergraduate Studies or designee; and the Director of the Center for Human Resources or designee. 3.911 The appointed faculty members shall serve three-year, staggered terms. 3.912 Membership on the committee shall include representation from diverse campus groups. 3.913 The chair of the Committee, in consultation with the President, may request the service and advice of educational and community leaders. 3.92 The Committee shall report to the Senate and advise the President. 8 3.93 Functions 3.931 The Committee shall review university-wide programs for the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students. 3.932 Subject to the approval of the President, the Committee shall advise the university administration regarding prohibited discrimination, equal opportunity, outreach, and related matters. 3.933 Additional duties of the Committee shall be: (a) to advise the President regarding the university’s conformity or potential lack thereof with California State University policies and with legislation on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in admissions and employment, (b) to recommend policies and procedures to recruit students for matriculation and to retain students for graduation, (c) to work with Enrollment Services, diverse student organizations, and interested community persons and groups to coordinate activities to enhance the recruitment of diverse students, (d) to review and assist in coordination of programs for advising and mentoring diverse students, (e) to assist departments in reviewing and modifying their curricula in order to incorporate multicultural materials, (f) to promote faculty and staff involvement in addressing the educational needs of diverse students, (g) to disseminate information concerning funding for equity programs within the university, (h) to advise the Office of Employee Relations and Compliance and the Director of Diversity regarding policies, procedures, and outcomes of the university’s diversity programs.

CHAIR: Anne Donadey, Professor, Department of European Studies Beth Chung, Professor, Management Department Nola Butler-Byrd, Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and School Psychology Faculty TBD, College of Engineering Sally Mathiesen, Associate Professor, School of Social Work Eric Boime, Assistant Professor, Imperial Valley Campus Kevin Delgado, Assistant Professor. School of Music and Dance Elizabeth Klonoff, Professor, Department of Psychology Jose Preciado, Director, Division of Undergraduate Studies Gloria Rhodes, Associate Librarian, Library and Information Access William Snavely, Director, School of Communication Sandra Cook, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services Jessica Rentto, Director, Office of Employee Relations and Compliance Aaron Bruce, Director of Diversity, President’s Office Edith Benkov, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs Eric Rivera, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs Michelle Lopez, Academic Advisor, Division of Undergraduate Studies/ College of Sciences MBRS Elvira McCalip, Director, Center for Human Resources Student TBD, Associated Students Student TBD, Associated Students

The Office of Diversity resides is in the Office of the President. The Director of Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer is Dr. Aaron Bruce. The Diversity office has a staff of six staff members and two student assistants to serve the university community in outreach and programming activities including: supporting diversity scholars, organizing various educational, outreach and inclusion events and connecting the campus with diversity resources. The Office of Inter-Cultural Relations supports diversity initiatives by facilitating programs which enhance cultural diversity including a cultural competency training certificate program. 3 full time staff and 5 student assistants http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/intercultural/index.html Since these units work closely together on campus diversity, equity, and outreach, staff for both of these offices are included in the number of people employed listed for this credit.

Description provided by Dr. Bruce: There are several layers to my position which include cultivating the shared vision goal of creating a campus community proud of its diversity and committed to social justice. Working collaboratively with other senior executives to build a common vision and direction for the institution. 1. Advising and assisting the President and presidential cabinet of the University on all diversity matters. 2. Connecting the diverse communities of San Diego to the University. 3. Supporting diversity recruitment and retention initiatives of students, faculty and staff. This includes workshops, professional development like diversity training and safe zones, disability awareness etc. 4. Assist in the creation, expansion and inclusion of university diversity initiatives locally and internationally. 5. Represent the university at local, national, and international events and conferences, and follow national trends regarding diversity. 6. Develop and maintain the SDSU Diversity Website. 7. Proactively addressing the diverse needs of historically underrepresented communities, while fostering the development of essential cultural competencies for everyone. 8. Raise the visibility and enhance institutional diversity efforts; clarifies goals and assesses progress; and provides expertise on issues of access, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Develop and promote campus cultural events, celebrations, educational programs, and intellectual forums and dialogues that value and promote diversity. Working with an advisory committees, also provide leadership in developing assessments or surveys on campus climate. Guide the university to increase the representation (recruitment) and improve the success (retention) of staff, academic employees, students, and faculty members from all segments of society so that SDSU can truly reflect diversity in all its forms.