Office of Social Equity
Welcome from Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson
Welcome to the Office of Social Equity. We are a service office dedicated to assisting all members of the campus community to resolve concerns and complaints regarding harassment, discrimination and disability.
As ombudsperson, I am here to serve as an advocate for students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds, offering consultation and support in equity and diversity issues. The office strives to help individuals explore their attitudes and behavior regarding these issues and is available to any student who needs information or assistance, or has a concern about justice, fairness and equal opportunity.
We encourage the entire University to become personally involved in enriching the campus through support of enhanced diversity and pluralism. We reaffirm the University's commitment to equity and diversity through the promotion of understanding, tolerance and respect for others. Our resource area offers access to videos, books, pamphlets and other information related to equity and diversity. In addition, we offer awareness programs on sexual harassment awareness and diversity.
Mission Statement
The mission of the California University Office of Social Equity is:
- To provide the California University community with the leadership and motivation necessary to advance the University's commitment to fostering a learning environment in which the rights of all are respected.
- To encourage the entire University to become personally involved in enriching the campus and building its intellectual strength through the support of enhanced diversity and pluralism.
- To reaffirm the University's commitment to equity and social justice through the promotion of understanding, tolerance and respect for others.
- To ensure that the practices and policies of the University are equitable and afford all members of the community with an opportunity for full participation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other factors in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Support is provided in the following areas: equal opportunity, sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, discrimination and disability.
Contact the staff
Dr. Lisa McBride
Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson
South Hall, Room 112
724-938-4014
FAX 724-938-1672
mcbride@calu.edu
Gena Sproul
Assistant Director
South Hall, Room 112
724-938-4014
FAX 724-938-1672
sproul@calu.edu
Alisha Carter
Office Secretary
South Hall, Room 112
724-938-4014
FAX 724-938-1672
carter_a@calu.edu
