Civil Rights Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision

The California State University’s vision for its civil rights programs and services is to foster and sustain a welcoming and nurturing campus environment where all community members are safe, supported and empowered. We envision a university system whose diverse community of students, faculty and staff are able to thrive, free from discrimination and harassment in all their dimensions. As the nation’s largest, most diverse and influential four-year university system, we understand that it is our shared responsibility and moral imperative to protect and uphold this vision.

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure that our processes are not only fair, effective and thorough, but also honor the humanity of all those involved. To this end, the CSU is committed to leading with care and putting people first in our Civil Rights programs and services, from prevention education and communication to initial outreach and the provision of holistic supportive measures. By always putting people first, the CSU balances the necessity for fair and equitable processes with the deep human need for respect, dignity and compassion.

Our Values

The CSU’s core values of access, achievement and equity are reflected, honored and advanced in our Civil Rights programs and services:

  • We value a culture of respect and inclusion.
  • We value the understanding that each person’s well-being and dignity are paramount.
  • We value the holistic support of our community members through empathy, respect and confidentiality.
  • We value our commitment to ensuring that all students have access to academic programs free from discrimination and harassment to support the achievement of their educational, personal and professional goals.
  • We value our commitment to ensuring that all employees are free from discrimination and harassment in their workplace to support the achievement of their personal and professional goals.