Campus Involvement in DEI
APIDA Student Success Task Force Review>
A review team has been charged with evaluating and making recommendations for the establishment of a campus Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Success Center. The review team has been gathering information and conducting campus interviews and focus groups with students, staff and faculty to learn about perspectives, needs, and effective practices. The team is comprised of three primary members:
Dr. Connie Tingson-Gatuz, Vice President of Student Affairs and Mission Integration at Madonna University
Dr. Samuel D. Museus, Professor of Education Studies, University of California at San Diego
Dr. Kathleen Wong(Lau), Chief Diversity Officer, San Jose State University
The three primaries will consult with Dr. Peter Kiang, Professor and Director of Asian American Studies at University of Massachusetts, Boston.
The report is expected to be completed over the summer.
Bias Incident Resource Team
The Bias Incident Resource Team (BIRT) is a non-judicial, non-investigative campus based team of trained professionals that support members of San Jose State University who bring forward initial allegations of bias. The purpose of the team is to connect individuals who have been impacted by bias incidents to education, resources, and support. When appropriate BIRT also connects individuals to appropriate offices of investigative and judicial processes for Title IX, Student Conduct and Ethical Behavior, and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation. BIRT does not make determinations about policy violations and or crimes and does not take the place of investigation or adjudication. What BIRT does is provide resources for those cases that do not meet the level of a violation, but that nonetheless need support, intervention, and resources. BIRT members consult as a team regularly with Title IX, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, the Office of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and DHR so that determinations can be made for appropriate resources, interventions, and support. Individuals who want to report a bias incident can do so by filling out this Bias Incident Online Form.
The Bias Incident Resource Team members are:
Kathleen Wong(Lau)
Patience Bryant
Alex Froehlich
Julie Paisant
Wendi Liss
Black Spartan Advisory Council
Representing students, faculty, and staff from a variety of divisions and departments, San Jose State University’s Black Spartan Advisory Council was formed in June 2020 in response to the ongoing injustices facing Black/African American individuals on and off campus. Co-chaired by Dr. Monica Allen and Jahmal Williams, this group of volunteers work with administration and other campus partners to advocate for full equity, recognition, inclusion for Black/African American community members.
Current Members
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Dr. Monica Allen
Jahmal Williams
Azariah.Cole-Shephard
Davier Floyd
Dr. Denise.Dawkins
Felicia Fegans
Ge Loria Oliver
Joe Fessehaye
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Leslye M. Tinson
Kennedy Jackson
Michael Randle
Dr. Michelle Hampton
Michelle Randle
Raymond Harbert
Subrina Martin
Valerie Chapman
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Campus Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CCDEI)
The CCDEI is comprised of 32 members appointed through a nomination process and co-chaired by Angee Ortega McGhee (staff), Anne Marie Todd (faculty), and Kathleen Wong(Lau), (Chief Diversity Officer) have been meeting during the months of April and May 2021. The CCDEI is a standing committee charged by President Papazian to assess and make recommendations on existing initiatives and practices that are effective in systemic change on diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as make recommendations for new initiatives. The CCDEI has formed six working groups to address issues of: 1) students; 2) staff; 3) faculty; 4) local community, including alums; 5) data; and 6) communication. The CCDEI is currently working with subcommittees to gather information on top priorities for various historically underrepresented and underserved communities to present to and inform the work of the CCDEI. The CCDEI co-chairs expects to write and submit its first report to President Papazian by June 1, 2021. The CCDEI members are appointed for two years and will continue with more extensive work in these areas starting in Fall of 2021 for a full academic year into Spring 2022 with a second report on June 1, 2022.
