Thematic Pathway for Reaffirmation Working Group:
Developing a Campus Culture That is Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive
Image: Cal Poly students greet new students during move-in weekend 2019. Credit: Joe Johnston/Cal Poly
Background
This working group is studying issues of campus and community climate that can encourage students to apply to Cal Poly, accept an admission offer, and then persist to degree completion. They are also examining how campus culture affects staff and faculty with respect to length of employment and promotion rates.
Campus Culture Charge Document (pdf)
Last updated: September 22, 2020
Co-Chairs
Name | Division | College/Office |
---|---|---|
Julie Garcia Professor, Psychology and Child Development |
Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts |
Jamie S. Patton Assistant Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion |
Student Affairs | - |
Working Group Members
Name | Division | College/Office |
---|---|---|
Eileen Buecher Executive Director, Career Services |
Student Affairs | - |
Lydia Dasari Student, Business Administration |
Academic Affairs | Orfalea College of Business |
Lanaya Gaberel Director, Employee and Organization Development |
Administration and Finance | Human Resources |
Adrienne Garcia-Specht Counselor, Financial Aid |
Academic Affairs | - |
Adrienne Greve Professor, City and Regional Planning |
Academic Affairs | College of Architecture and Environmental Design |
Terrance Leshae Harris Assistant Vice Provost |
Academic Affairs | Admissions |
Ryan Lau Student Affairs Analyst, Student Services |
Academic Affairs | College of Science and Mathematics |
Beya Makekau Interim Assistant Director, Student Diversity and Belonging |
Student Affairs | - |
Kari Mansager Interim Director, Campus Health and Wellbeing |
Student Affairs | - |
Alexis Melville Assistant Director |
Academic Affairs | Cal Poly Scholars |
Brian Self Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Curriculum Committee Representative |
Academic Affairs; Academic Senate | College of Engineering |
Louise Torgerson Student Athlete Advisor |
Academic Affairs | Mustang Success Center |
Marilyn Tseng Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Public Health; Diversity Committee Chair |
Academic Affairs; Academic Senate | College of Science and Mathematics |
Debra Valencia-Laver Associate Dean, Administration |
Academic Affairs | College of Liberal Arts |