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.
California Lutheran University Diversity Statement (Adopted Spring 2012)
California Ltheran University values the dignity of all individuals and the perspectives they bring from personal histories, group identities, and cultural experiences. We strive to include multiple perspectives in the academic and communal life of the University. These perspectives come from, but are not limited to, ability, ethnicity, gender, language, nationality, political view, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, spirituality, and talent. We advocate for equity in our policies, practices, and programs. Diversity is essential to academic rigor, decision-making, social enrichment, and spiritual growth and these differences and multiple perspectives are key to the fulfillment of our mission to "educate leaders for a global society."
2013 Diversity Awardees
Cultural Diversity Professor of the Year: Dr. Rahuldeep Gill
Senior Diversity Leadership Awarees: Rebecca Cardone, Maria Gomez, Jesse McClain, Jamie Morriss, and Matthew Soto
- Assistant to the President for Diversity
- A Multicultural Admissions Counselor
- The Center for Equality and Justice
Read the most recent End of Year Diversity Reports:
2012-2013 Campus Diversity Mini Grant application
2012-2013 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.
California Lutheran University Student Nondiscriminatory Policy
California Lutheran University admits qualified students of any race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, medical condition, or veteran status to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the university. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other university administered programs. California Lutheran University will maintain a policy of non-discrimination for students in compliance with all current and future federal regulations.
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Lunchbox Diversity Series 2012:
Supporting our African American Male Students - Sponsored by CDI and hosted by Daniel Lawrence and Dr. Juanita Hall (Tuesday, October 2nd, 12pm - 1:15pm, Nelson Room, Includes lunch. RSVP to Dr. Juanita Hall @ jahall@callutheran.edu )
Supporting Our Student Veterans - Sponsored by CDI and hosted by Laura Shigmetsu and Dr. Juanita Hall (Friday, November 9th, 11:30am - 1pm, Lundring Events Center, Includes lunch. RSVP to Dr. Juanita Hall @ jahall@callutheran.edu)
All workshops are open to faculty and staff
Start an Affinity Group:
An affinity group is a group of CLU faculty and staff who connect over a shared common interest or background.
Application to start an affinity group
Read notes and summaries from the 2007 President's Diversity Summ
