Search Committee Diversity Training

CSUSM is an equal opportunity employer.

Implicit Bias Resources

• Implicit Association Test

• Implicit Bias Video Series by UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

  This publicly accessible video series begins with an introductory video that describes how biases and heuristics can influence our decision-making and behavior without us even knowing it. It is then followed by six short video lessons on the following topics.

  • Preface: Biases and Heuristics
  • Lesson 1: Schemas (mental short-cuts that help us navigate the world around us)
  • Lesson 2: Attitudes and Stereotypes
  • Lesson 3: Real World Consequences
  • Lesson 4: Explicit vs. Implicit Bias
  • Lesson 5: The IAT (Implicit Association Test – learn more about the IAT at Project Implicit)
  • Lesson 6: Countermeasures

Staff Searches

If you are the chair or EEO/Diversity representative for an MPP Search, you must also attend training within a 12-month period. All other committee members must attend training within a 24-month period. 

If you have any questions about Search Committee Training please contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence at 760-750-4039 or e-mail us at diversity@csusm.edu.