Academic Affairs: Affirming Equal Opportunity
Affirming Equal Opportunity
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. SDSU excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Diversity Plan
The Division of Academic Affairs at SDSU is dedicated to upholding the university's values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Grounded in open dialogue, responsible engagement, and continuous learning, we strive to cultivate an academic environment where every member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our collective success. Academic Affairs (AA) DEI strategic plan outlines our commitment to promoting diversity, ensuring equity, and fostering an inclusive culture within our division. The AA-DEI Plan is a representation of our division’s intention to continue building a working environment premised on equity in alignment with the university’s strategic plan and priorities. This plan is the collaborative product of our planning and development process, which includes input of our staff. Accordingly, our plan thoughtfully considers the diverse backgrounds and perspectives within AA and communicates our intention of supporting our collective values of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. With this plan, we are establishing our diversity, equity, and inclusion mission statement; outlining our comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion planning process; sharing our goals and initiatives; and clarifying what is required for our strategic objectives to be successfully implemented throughout the AA Division. This plan will act as the framework for measuring our overall progress in meeting our target goals, timelines, and implementing initiatives. AA will reference this plan as a guide as we work toward our commitment to embracing diversity and inclusion within our division.
