Goals
The major goals of the division consist of the following
- TRANSITION/RECRUITMENT
To aid students in their transition to college life through pre-college equity services and assistance in navigating the higher education experience.
- ACCESS/PERSISTENCE
To provide underrepresented students with access to a higher education and supportive services that are designed to enable them to persist through the college experience.
- RETENTION/GRADUATION
To provide a comprehensive range of retention services (e.g., academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, counseling, etc.) to underrepresented students in the division to facilitate their graduation from the University.
- SPECIALIZED SERVICES
To assist students with unique educational needs to acquire specialized services and accommodations to meet their educational, emotional, and physical needs within the learning environment.
- TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
To foster program excellence and good customer service among faculty and staff through division trainings, professional development opportunities, and division retreats designed to promote a welcoming campus.
- DIVERSITY
To increase campus wide diversity through the recruitment of culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff.
- EQUITY
To promote equity on campus through outreach and strategic efforts aimed at fostering an inclusive and community-oriented campus.
- COLLEGE BASED RETENTION
To provide clearly articulated college-based retention services that enable students to make a successful transition into the major, graduate, and pursue their career goals.
- PROGRAM INNOVATION
To create and implement innovative approaches to student service provision through the use of technology and a dynamic range of support services designed to meet the ever-changing needs of equity students.
- ADVOCACY/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
To advocate on behalf of students on issues of equity and to be a forerunner in equity and diversity initiatives in the Sacramento region to garner community support.
