Diversity
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Diversity
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Commitment to Diversity
San Jose State is unique in its storied and long history of student civil rights activism,
service to first-generation student populations, racial and ethnic diversity, and
location in the vibrant cultural communities and robust economy of the Silicon Valley
of California. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [ODEI] is dedicated
to the standards of Institutional Excellence, which view San Jose State's mission
of academic excellence as inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion. The ODEI works to create a campus community that is free from discrimination
and free from systemic and cultural barriers to academic and professional success
for all of its students, faculty, staff and administrators regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. The ODEI envisions a campus where its members
engage in robust intergroup dialogue, and collaboration across groups, divisions and
silos.
Derrick Liu/sv-dsa.org-CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Working to Combat Systemic Racism at SJSU
Though we are proud to be one of the most diverse campus communities in the nation,
action is needed more than ever to address systemic racism at San José State University.
And action is what we are taking. The President’s Leadership team on Equity and Justice
is facilitating and coordinating the university’s initiatives on racial equity and
justice. This leadership team is charged with understanding the initiatives being
generated on campus and the tracking of the follow-through in achieving the goals
of those initiatives. Learn about SJSU’s immediate steps—as well as intermediate and
long-term plans—to create permanent organizational change with regard to systemic
racism on our campus.
COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Bias
COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Bias
Anti-immigrant sentiment, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and other forms of bias have
always been with us. The current pandemic has seen an exponential rise in anti-Asian
discrimination and milder microaggressions. We recognize the horrific disparities
in higher morbidity and infection rates for Black/African Americans, Native Americans,
and Latinx peoples from COVID-19 across the country. These collective realities have
a great impact on the climate, organizational identity, and retention of employees.
Crafted within the complex cultural and political contexts of the Bay Area, this webinar
will (1) introduce historical and social psychological frameworks for organizational
leaders and team members to understand the dynamics of COVID-19 xenophobia and bias,
and (2) offer research-informed interventions and strategies to address anti-Asian
bias incidents when they occur in the context of crisis. Target participants span
from team members to people who hold positions of leadership in their organizations.
Watch this webinar
Engaged Inclusive Campus
Through its leadership and work, the ODEI encourages civic and communal responsibility
for diversity, equity and inclusion amongst its students, faculty, staff and administrators.
The ODEI seeks to build organizational capacity to support and grow meaningful and
collaborative working relations to provide opportunities for all members of our campus
community, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, to further
their education and development as lifelong learners within their arena of work or
schooling.
Report Incident
Experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation? Use this confidential
form.
Report Bias
Education
ODEI provides a variety of techinical assistance, consultation, resources and training,
along with other offices on campus. Learn more about our social justice educational
work and partnerships by visiting ODEI's Education page.
Enroll in a WorkshopSchedule a Consultation
Photo by Nanzi Muro
Title IX/EO Office
InterGroup Dialogues for Staff and Faculty coming soon.
InterGroup Dialogue [IGD] is a research-based bias reduction practice to promote social
justice.
Muwekma Ohlone SJSU Area Land Acknowledgement
The San José State University community recognizes that the present-day Muwekma Ohlone
Tribe. Visit this page for the Muwekma Ohlone SJSU Area Land Acknowledgement, history,
resources and links.
Title IX/EO Office
If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based
on a protected status (including age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race
or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status), we encourage
you to make a report or contact the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity for
resources and assistance.
Make a Report
Institutional Excellence Council
Learn more about the Institutional Excellence Council - structure, mission and members.
IEC
Diversity
Diversity on Facebook
Diversity on Instagram
Diversity on YouTube
Contact Us
Phone:
(408) 924-8168
Email:
diversityoffice@sjsu.edu
Visit Office
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Office of the President
Administration Building
Room 104
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0007
Make a Gift
Give to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund
Skip to main content
Commitment to Diversity
San Jose State is unique in its storied and long history of student civil rights activism,
service to first-generation student populations, racial and ethnic diversity, and
location in the vibrant cultural communities and robust economy of the Silicon Valley
of California. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [ODEI] is dedicated
to the standards of Institutional Excellence, which view San Jose State's mission
of academic excellence as inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion. The ODEI works to create a campus community that is free from discrimination
and free from systemic and cultural barriers to academic and professional success
for all of its students, faculty, staff and administrators regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. The ODEI envisions a campus where its members
engage in robust intergroup dialogue, and collaboration across groups, divisions and
silos.
Derrick Liu/sv-dsa.org-CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Working to Combat Systemic Racism at SJSU
Though we are proud to be one of the most diverse campus communities in the nation,
action is needed more than ever to address systemic racism at San José State University.
And action is what we are taking. The President’s Leadership team on Equity and Justice
is facilitating and coordinating the university’s initiatives on racial equity and
justice. This leadership team is charged with understanding the initiatives being
generated on campus and the tracking of the follow-through in achieving the goals
of those initiatives. Learn about SJSU’s immediate steps—as well as intermediate and
long-term plans—to create permanent organizational change with regard to systemic
racism on our campus.
COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Bias
COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Bias
Anti-immigrant sentiment, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and other forms of bias have
always been with us. The current pandemic has seen an exponential rise in anti-Asian
discrimination and milder microaggressions. We recognize the horrific disparities
in higher morbidity and infection rates for Black/African Americans, Native Americans,
and Latinx peoples from COVID-19 across the country. These collective realities have
a great impact on the climate, organizational identity, and retention of employees.
Crafted within the complex cultural and political contexts of the Bay Area, this webinar
will (1) introduce historical and social psychological frameworks for organizational
leaders and team members to understand the dynamics of COVID-19 xenophobia and bias,
and (2) offer research-informed interventions and strategies to address anti-Asian
bias incidents when they occur in the context of crisis. Target participants span
from team members to people who hold positions of leadership in their organizations.
Watch this webinar
Engaged Inclusive Campus
Through its leadership and work, the ODEI encourages civic and communal responsibility
for diversity, equity and inclusion amongst its students, faculty, staff and administrators.
The ODEI seeks to build organizational capacity to support and grow meaningful and
collaborative working relations to provide opportunities for all members of our campus
community, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, to further
their education and development as lifelong learners within their arena of work or
schooling.
Report Incident
Experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation? Use this confidential
form.
Report Bias
Education
ODEI provides a variety of techinical assistance, consultation, resources and training,
along with other offices on campus. Learn more about our social justice educational
work and partnerships by visiting ODEI's Education page.
Enroll in a WorkshopSchedule a Consultation
Photo by Nanzi Muro
Title IX/EO Office
InterGroup Dialogues for Staff and Faculty coming soon.
InterGroup Dialogue [IGD] is a research-based bias reduction practice to promote social
justice.
Muwekma Ohlone SJSU Area Land Acknowledgement
The San José State University community recognizes that the present-day Muwekma Ohlone
Tribe. Visit this page for the Muwekma Ohlone SJSU Area Land Acknowledgement, history,
resources and links.
Title IX/EO Office
If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based
on a protected status (including age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race
or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status), we encourage
you to make a report or contact the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity for
resources and assistance.
Make a Report
Institutional Excellence Council
Learn more about the Institutional Excellence Council - structure, mission and members.
IEC
Diversity
Diversity on Facebook
Diversity on Instagram
Diversity on YouTube
Contact Us
Phone:
(408) 924-8168
Email:
diversityoffice@sjsu.edu
Visit Office
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Office of the President
Administration Building
Room 104
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0007
Make a Gift
Give to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund