Our Purpose
At Claremont Graduate University, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is the driving force behind efforts to create a campus where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered. This committee collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to challenge inequities, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a culture of belonging.
The DEI Committee exists to ensure that CGU’s practices, policies, and programs are equitable and inclusive for all members of the university community. To support Claremont Graduate University’s commitment to its core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, to raise awareness and promote communication and information exchange, and to strive to do better, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is working to advance the following actions:
- Foster an academic community of inclusive excellence
- Expand diversity and inclusion activities to develop faculty, staff, and student skills and mindsets that improve the community
- Foster a sense of respect and just practice across the campus while promoting research, creative work, and community outreach that impact positive social change
- Complete, implement, and assess school diversity plans
- Prioritize diversity planning and the implementation of initiatives that positively and measurably impact the campus community
- Integrate diversity planning with strategic and enrollment planning and student success initiatives
- Raise visibility and support a vital, responsive, and impactful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Promote the recruitment, retention, success, and full participation of diverse faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees
- Develop an admissions and recruitment equity plan
- Improve accessibility, transparency, and disaggregation of diversity-related data
- Enhance support structures and resources for Veterans and other demographic groups
- Build on initiatives to increase awareness of mental health issues and resources for graduate students
- Demonstrate inclusive excellence across equitable and inclusive classrooms and curricula
- Implement a bold advancement agenda that expands fellowship opportunities and other programs for underrepresented students
- Increase the percentage of grants and fundraising that advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work
- Increase publicity and awareness of research, creative work, and community outreach related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and positive social change
Through these efforts, we strive to make CGU a model for equity-driven education and innovation.
Our Goals
The DEI Committee focuses on achieving tangible results in the following areas:
- Equitable Policies: Reviewing and revising institutional policies to remove systemic barriers and foster fairness.
- Inclusive Practices: Providing training and resources that empower faculty, staff, and students to embed equity in their daily work.
- Cultural Awareness: Hosting events and initiatives that celebrate CGU’s diverse community and promote cross-cultural understanding.
- Accountability and Transparency: Measuring and sharing our progress to ensure continuous improvement.
Meet the DEI Committee
The DEI Committee is composed of dedicated individuals from across the university who bring unique perspectives and expertise to advance equity and inclusion.
Committee Members
- M. Gloria González-Morales (she/her/ella)
Chair (On Sabbatical F24)
CoFIE Chair and Director of CAFE, Gloria has been a driving force behind equity initiatives at CGU, working to create spaces that empower and uplift marginalized voices. - Quamina Carter (she/her/hers)
Vice President of Student Affairs
Quamina leads efforts to enhance student experiences through equitable policies, programming, and support services tailored to the needs of CGU’s diverse student body. - Jalina Najera (she/her/hers)
Human Resources Interim Director
Jalina ensures that CGU’s hiring practices, workplace culture, and policies align with the principles of equity and inclusion. - Aldo Lopez (he/they/él)
Diversity Representative, Student Senate
Representing student voices, Aldo advocates for policies and initiatives that reflect the unique experiences and needs of CGU’s student community. - Andrew Vosko (he/him/his)
Associate Provost of Transdisciplinary Studies
Andrew supports initiatives that bridge disciplines to advance equity-focused education and research. - Jody Waters (she/her/hers)
Interim Chair F24 & Associate Provost of Institutional Effectiveness
Jody provides leadership for the committee during the fall semester, focusing on data-driven strategies to assess and enhance CGU’s equity efforts.
Current Initiatives
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Meetings and Transparency
Committee Meetings
The DEI Committee meets monthly to review progress, plan initiatives, and discuss emerging challenges. Key meetings may also include public forums to engage the broader CGU community.
Reports and Updates
We believe in transparency. Our annual reports detail the committee’s achievements, ongoing efforts, and areas for growth.