Last spring, President Gerth appointed a committee of faculty, staff and students to research and write a statement of principles for CSUS. The committee sought input on the final draft from the campus community. This semester the Principles of Community were endorsed by a variety of groups including the President ’s Council and the Faculty Senate.

Copies of the newly adopted Principles of Community,suitable for framing, are now available at the University Union information desk and student affairs of fice in Lassen 3008. The Hornet Bookstore has a limited number of frames for $12 plus tax.


We are an educational community with the responsibility to create an environment that fosters personal and professional integrity, civility, respect, freedom of expression, individuality and fairness.

We commit to treat one another with civility;most importantly, this means treating others with respect — even those with whom we disagree — and encouraging dialogue about such
disagreements.

We confront and reject all manifestations of discrimination including those based on race, ethnicity,gender and gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious and political beliefs,status within or outside the University,and any of the other differences among people which have been the rationalization for prejudice,violence and hatred.

We recognize our rich diversity and take pride in our inclusive environment.

We celebrate our differences and promote awareness through education.

We strive to create a climate in which all members of the University can work together and learn from one another.

We accept and respect individuals whose values, ideas, beliefs and life experiences may be different from our own, as long as those differences do not violate the basic civil rights of others.

We behave in ways that are ethical,honest,equitable,trustworthy, civil and respectful to preserve the spirit of the community.

We believe that free inquiry and free expression are basic tenets in the life of the University.

We do not tolerate verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, intimidation or violence under any circumstances, while at the same time, recognizing that freedom of expression may create discomfort in others.

We affirm the inherent dignity in each of us and acknowledge that our society carries within it historically rooted biases and bigotry.

Finally, we share the responsibility to provide the best learning environment for all, and we recognize and appreciate that community cannot exist without unity of purpose,cooperative action and above all mutual respect.

                                   Established 2001/2002