Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Kendall Hall, Room 118
530-898-4764
diversityoffice@csuchico.edu
Regular Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
Mailing Address
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0123
Black Lives Matter
To our black students, faculty, staff, and alumni: We hear you. We see you. We stand with you. You belong at Chico State—racism doesn’t.
This summer, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony Dade, and others joined a far-reaching list of African American people killed, beaten, or harassed by law enforcement, as well as at the hands of others for more than 400 years.
As communities erupt in protest across the country calling for justice and an end to institutional racism, we echo those calls. Together, we can effect progressive social change. View resources to educate, donate, and take action now.
The current civil unrest reminds us that social inequities run deep in our country. We must strive to understand and put an end to them and remain committed to building and fostering inclusive communities of excellence.
Actions
While the University has and continues to address equity, diversity, and inclusion on our campus (view actions planned for 2020–21), here are some key actions related specifically to anti-racism and issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement that are already in progress.
Action | Initiated | Lead | Status |
Engage the campus community to ensure that University Police Department policies and practices are inclusive and representative of all members of our community, without bias or racism, and align with the University’s strategic priorities by May 2021. | Fall 2020 | President's Task Force | In Progress |
Implement an academic program-level and course-level "equity scorecard" for general education program assessment. | Fall 2018 | Curriculum Advisory Board | In Progress |
Use this year's Book in Common, Ibram X. Kendi's How to be an Anti-Racist to deepen campus conversations by encouraging widespread campus readership through course integrations, fac/staff book clubs, events, etc. | Spring 2020 | Book in Common Committee | In Progress |
Present recommendations to Cabinet for improving Chico State grades on Harper and Simmons’ "Black Students at Public Colleges and Universities—A 50-State Report Card" | Fall 2019 | University Diversity Council | In Progress |
Evaluate options for increased anti-racism training for students and provide recommendations to Cabinet by December 2020. | Spring 2018 | University Diversity Council | In Progress |
Invest $29,000 in grant funds to promote hiring and retention of diverse faculty | Fall 2019 | Academic Affairs | In Progress |
Updated: August 17, 2020
View additional University actions to address anti-racism (Google Sheet).
Related Statements
- Together, Standing Against Racism—Joint message from President Hutchinson and Associated Students President Holbert
- UPD Response to Killing of George Floyd—Message from University Police Chief Reid
- Modifications to University Police Chief Recruitment—President Hutchinson modifies new police chief appointment to an interim assignment, strengthens focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion