The University Student Union is committed to supporting students’ educational goals through inclusive and anti-racist programs, services and activities. Through collaboration with students, faculty and staff from various campus entities, DEI is dedicated to providing spaces where Matadors can come together to learn and engage in conversations regarding race, anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusivity.
Initiatives
Diversity & Equity Innovation Grant (DEIG)
The DEIG is a partnership between the University Student Union (USU) and the University Counseling Services (UCS). The USU and UCS received funding from the President’s office to provide several programs that address systemic change, create community awareness, campus wide transformation, reflection and transformation around the impacts of injustices on students. The DEIG continues to funds important programs that make it possible to have impactful conversations.
Healing Spaces
Our Healing Spaces are intended to create safe space for communities to come together to heal, be in conversation with one another and create support and action items for matters impacting members of the CSUN community. We have held various events in collaboration with academic departments and student organizations. Check out this article on one of our healing spaces from spring 2021.
HEAL Project
The HEAL Project connects CSUN at-promise students with resources they need to thrive in college and promote student success.
USU Work Teams
Internal USU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Team
Provides guidance and support to the University Student Union on creating an inclusive workplace experience for members of the organization. Assist on issues of organization climate, inclusive practices and overall, equitable experiences for staff and board members.
USU Rise Committee
The Rise Center is a student-driven, student-led space that fosters a sense of belonging at California State University, Northridge, where diverse communities come together to explore race and intersecting identities, encourage intellectual change, and promote inclusion and advocacy.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee (USU Board of Directors)
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will serve as an advisory committee to the USU Board of Directors offering a critical analysis of how the USU can further enhance inclusivity within its policies, practices and programming efforts.
Anti-Racism Resource List
Visit our Anti-Racism Resource List to find helpful allyship articles, training workshops, law enforcement alternatives, history and social justice books, anti-racism videos and other resources.
USU YouTube Channel
To see our most recent programs, visit our YouTube channel where you will also find the following programs:
- Palestine: History Repeating Itself
- Moving Forward Together: Steps Towards Unlearning Colonial Ideologies in Higher Education
- Steps Towards Implementing Institutional Change with Dr. Shaun Harper
- And more
