Inclusive access and success for all are fundamental to the disciplines of the liberal arts. Whether we’re studying philosophical arguments, reading literature, or analyzing regional economic situations, the liberal arts are always asking the questions: Whose story gets told? Who is not included? Why are there disparities amongst communities?
The College of Liberal Arts uses CSU’s Principles of Community as our aspirational guide. We reinforce and strengthen our commitment to Inclusion, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity, and Service.
These values inform our teaching, our learning, our scholarship, and our engagement. They are embedded in the college and in the work.
Inclusion
Respect
Social Justice
Integrity
Service
At the College
Open Door Pedagogy Network (ODPN)
The ODPN is a group of faculty of all ranks from each department in CLA who are available to colleagues for informal discussions about teaching. The group develops and oversees various initiatives, resources, events related to inclusive pedagogy and academic freedom for the CLA.
Committee for Equity Advocacy (CEA)
A committee of approximately 40 members from across the college that aims to develop new programs and initiatives as well as elevate on-going projects that foster equity in support practices, policies, and procedures affecting faculty, staff, and students in the college. The CEA is co-chaired by the Director of Faculty Retention and Success.
CLA Pedagogy and Academic Freedom Resources
CLA created a collection of resources aimed at cultivating a classroom climate conducive to open inquiry and engaged learning for all of us. The site includes resources on academic freedom, freedom of speech, and inclusive pedagogy.
Continuing, Contract, and Adjunct Faculty
Support information for Continuing, Contract, and Adjunct Faculty (CCAF) including information about resources, professional development, department mentoring, and an interdisciplinary mentoring program.
CLA Strategic Planning
Access and success are foundational components of CLA's strategic planning, with the goal of weaving them with all that we do. See the college's strategic plan for the coming years to learn more.
University Initiatives
First Generation Initiative
The First Generation University Initiative (FGUI) is a group of staff and faculty members who have volunteered to organize, collaborate across departments, develop strategies, brainstorm outreach opportunities, and provide support for all our First Generation college students.
Accessible Physical & Virtual Campus
Promotes CSU’s commitment to creating and sustaining a welcoming and accessible campus that enhances usability for everyone and helps create an environment in which we support, protect, and respect all its members. Includes resources on design standards, outreach, advocacy.
CSU Cultural Resources
Office of Inclusive Excellence
This office fosters an inclusive environment at CSU. Find out more about their priorities and access their trainings, newsletter, groups, and resources.
TILT’s Pedagogy Resources
Advice, resources, and professional development offerings on pedagogy from The Institute for Learning and Teaching.
Native American Advisory Council
A group of faculty and staff focused on building university connections in order to address Indigenous concerns and other issues impacting the campus climate and recommend improvements for Native American and Indigenous peoples and students. Through the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Advisory Council on Jewish Inclusion
Serves the Jewish community at CSU by working with other university entities to build a more inclusive environment for Jewish people on campus. Through the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
LGBTQIA+ Employee Network
A networking and affinity space for CSU employees that identify with the LGBTQIA+ community. It offers shared resources, social inclusion, advocacy, and support and is open to CSU Faculty and Staff, with a specific sub-network for Graduate Students. Through the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Womxn of Color Network
Offers community support and professional development opportunities for full-time faculty, Administrative Professional, and State Classified staff at CSU who identify as womxn of color.
Cultural Resource Centers
CSU has a number of diversity offices that promote multiculturalism and support students on campus.
CSU Land Acknowledgment
CSU’s land acknowledgment recognizes the long history of Native peoples who originally lived on the land where the University is now located.
Contact
Rosa Mikeal Martey
- Professor
- Directory of Faculty Retention and Success
Dr. Martey received her doctorate from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, from which she also holds a Masters of Science in regional economics. Dr. Martey's research focuses on social interaction in online contexts, from virtual worlds and multiplayer games (MMOs), to Facebook and online information-seeking, including for employment and health information. She examines ways that identities emerge in such spaces, including gender, racial, and sexual identities. She also studies information design and meaning-making, especially in the context of online visual information. ...