Campus Diversity Initiative
In June 2003, the James Irvine Foundation awarded California Lutheran University a $400,000 grant as part of the foundation’s Campus Diversity Initiative (CDI) to “help institutions to prepare all students for leadership in a diverse society and promote the success of underrepresented student populations.” As part of the CDI, each institution was asked to establish a diversity plan with a detailed evaluation component.
In February of 2004, California Lutheran University submitted to the James Irvine Foundation and to the CLU community a report that included the institution’s diversity plan, a diversity profile for the institution, and an assessment of the challenges, obstacles and lessons learned as a result of the process.
Since the culmination of the Irvine Grant, CLU continues its campus diversity efforts through many of the programs first funded and implemented through the grant. These include the SOAR Program, the Inclusive Overnight Program, The SAFE ZONE ALLY Program, the FOCUS Mentoring Program, the Diversity Leadership Retreat, Faculty Development Mini-Grants, and Campus Diversity Mini-Grants. Other specialty programs have been introduced that provide diversity training for faculty and staff as well as programs to encourage first generation student participation in student development programs such as Telio and Alternative Spring Break. As a result of the experience with Irvine, several permanent additions have been added to the CLU community:
- President's Diversity Council
- Assistant to the President for Diversity
- A Multicultural Admissions Counselor
- The Center for Equality and Justice
Read the most recent Diversity Reports:
2011-2012 Campus Diversity Mini Grant application
2011-2012 Faculty Development Mini-Grant Application
Guest Speaker Grants
Faculty and Culture & Justicel clubs are invited to apply for guest speaker grants. These grants are awarded on a first come first served basis. The speaker must address issues related to U.S. minority groups, international issues of importance, or social justice. Get your application here.
Read notes and summaries from the 2007 President's Diversity Summ
