California State

University,
Monterey Bay
Kayla Rolicheck

Monte Rey – CSUMB’s Mascot

 Brief CSUMB
History
• Built on former Fort Ord Army Base in Seaside,
CA
• In June 1994, proposed university plan was
approved
• In August 1994, deed signed
• CSUMB had it’s first day of classes on August 28,
1995.
Bill Clinton at CSUMB's dedication ceremony in 1995
2013 - “Our mission is to advance excellence at
Office of CSUMB through inclusion and equity. We
Inclusive promote diversity in all its identities and ideas
as an asset that enhances student learning and
Excellenc employee effectiveness. Our work is focused
on promoting a campus environment where all
e is students, faculty, and staff:
Establishe • Feel a sense of belonging at CSUMB

d • Are able to fully engage in campus life

• Are able to achieve their academic or professional goals"
 2014 –
Diversity
Mapping
Project Begins
 2015 –
Campus
Climate
Surveys

Infographic from Campus Climate Sur

vey Presentation Spring 2016
 According to the Spring 2016 Campus Climate Survey,
many CSUMB students experienced
discrimination/bias. They didn’t feel like they belonged
and weren’t receiving the support they should.

Campus “Faculty and Staff are stuck in preconceived notions and

Climate stereotypes. We’re regarded as burdens.”

Survey
Findings “Few people look like me and if you speak out, it’s seen
as whiney, or you’re playing the race card”
 Goal is to “Create a more inclusive and
respectful campus community”
Fall 2017
– Equity
and
Inclusion CSUMB strives to retain a diverse campus
Plan community and make sure all students,
regardless of their backgrounds, feel
finalized welcome and are able to achieve
academic and professional success.
 Otter Cross Cu Mission: "The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) cultivates a collective vision towards
critical consciousness by offering educational programs and workshops, holistic
ltural Center leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities to bridge passion into
practice so that students, staff, and faculty grow into leaders of change to eliminate
social inequalities. By fostering meaningful dialogue and activism while also promoting
empathy and social justice, the OC3 takes proactive student-centered approaches that
respects students’ evolving sense of self, perspectives, and voices."

Student Black Students United, Chicano/a Latino/a Graduation

Other Activities and
Leadership
Association, Chinese Lion Dance Club, Japan Club
Development
CSUMB
Diversity Staff/Faculty
Affinity
Groups
LGBTQ+, Asian Pacific Islander, African American, Chicano/a
Latino/a, Native American Council affinity Groups

Resources
Student Black Students United, International Office, LGBTQ and
Affinity Allied Advocates, Native American Students United, Pride
Groups CSUMB, and many more.
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CSUMB
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