The Office of Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive excellence means that knowledge, mastery, achievement, and success are distributed equitably across the university, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are systematically leveraged to catalyze student learning, social justice, educational excellence and institutional excellence. Equity requires us to continue to work towards full access and success for all—across multiple dimensions of diversity—by identifying and eliminating barriers, preventing bias and discrimination, and providing multiple and inclusive pathways to success. In an inclusive organization, differences are valued as a source of learning and collective growth.

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Inclusive Excellence Inventory

Allows us to better understand where we are and then build our current DEI efforts from a strong, evidence-based foundation. This will position us to take important steps to improve the experience of all students, staff, and faculty at CSUSM.

Campus Climate @ CSUSM

A campus-wide climate assessment effort involving the administration of campus climate surveys using the Diverse Learning Environments (DLE) and Viewfinder survey.

Beyond the Stereotype

The purpose of the campaign is to challenge stereotypes around religions, faith, spirituality, and/or life practices within a social justice framework.

Faculty Staff Associations (FSAs)

The Office of Inclusive Excellence considers it a priority to support the meaningful work of the various Faculty/Staff Associations (FSAs).

Dashboards & Data

Easily access data and information related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at California State University San Marcos.

Concerns & Reporting

By reporting bias incidents, you are helping to maintain CSUSM as an inclusive and safe campus environment.

Meet the Chief Diversity Officer

Dr. Aswad Allen, California State University San Marcos' Chief Diversity Officer, has more than 30 years of experience collaboratively leading various universities toward achieving student success and institutional effectiveness.

Dr. Allen has used a partner-leader philosophy to strategically incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in order to better serve students, staff, faculty, and alumni for more than two decades.

Dr. Allen’s desire to provide leadership in developing and implementing strategic, systemic, and sustainable models designed to promote social mobility and success for our most marginalized populations continues to fuel his work.

Watch Dr. Allen's Welcome Video

News

Aidelen Montoya is the CSUSM President’s Outstanding Graduate for the Class of 2023. Photo by Tim Meehan

May 23, 2023

President’s Outstanding Graduate Drawn to Special Path

We are often products of our upbringing. A collection of experiences, support systems, and the love of those in our immediate circle.

David Magallanes Cortes was one of six winners of the 2022-23 CSUSM Library Award for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity. Photo by Anthony Deniet

May 23, 2023

Social Sciences Student's Research Lands Library Award

As a social sciences major with an interest in mental health, David Magallanes Cortes’ curiosity was piqued when he discovered that Latino college students are more likely to report mental health benefits from using Cal State San Marcos’ Cougar Pantry than any other racial group.