Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values at Cal Poly and we are all involved in creating an inclusive campus environment where our students and employees belong, no matter their identity. The following resources are just a few to help you understand the value of diversity, the purpose of equity, and strategies for being inclusive. It starts with learning, and then continues in you. Learn more, get involved, take action.
Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI) Resources
View the recommended resources for learning and action from Cal Poly’s Office of University Diversity & Inclusion.
Moving from Bias
Everyone has implicit biases. Through this course learn to recognize these biases and how to change them to develop a more inclusive mindset.
Inclusive Excellence: Resources for Learning About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This guide is designed for all Cal Poly students, staff, and faculty to become familiar with important issues regarding inclusive excellence.
Videos
Inclusion begins with you
Watch this video by EY Global that concisely explains what Diversity and Inclusion is, expands on how our unconscious biases get in the way of a successful diverse workplace and provides ways that inclusion begins with you.
What role does good leadership play in inclusive talent management?
Stephen Frost, the co-author of Inclusive Talent Management, looks at how reconciling self and collective interest can benefit society and our own careers. Stephen Frost works with clients worldwide to embed inclusion into their decision making. He teaches at various business schools and was formerly Head of Diversity and Inclusion for the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Don't Call People Out - Call Them In
We live in a call-out culture, says activist and scholar Loretta J. Ross. You're probably familiar with it: the public shaming and blaming, on social media and in real life, of people who may have done wrong and are being held accountable. In this bold, actionable talk, Ross gives us a toolkit for starting productive conversations instead of fights -- what she calls a "call-in culture" -- and shares strategies that help challenge wrongdoing while still creating space for growth, forgiveness and maybe even an unexpected friend. "Fighting hate should be fun," Ross says. "It's being a hater that sucks."
Online Courses
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity 101
We hear the terms diversity, inclusion, and equity used all the time. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably. The purpose of this training is to provide shared language on what these terms mean and how you can put them into action as a member of the Titan Family to better our community. This class will also introduce the concept of privilege groups and how it might impact individual experiences on campus
Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Learn how to achieve diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity within your workplace and wider community at every level, from Dereca Blackmon, the CEO of Inclusion Design Group.
Inclusive Customer Service
The way we interact with our customers goes a long way in creating a safe and inclusive environment. This training will discuss ways to engage your community members with services that are welcoming to all. Participants will discuss how to build cultural fluency and navigate conflict in a professional and inclusive manner that meets the unique needs of each customer.
LinkedIn Learning Course: Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion
Join Dr. Nika White, DEI Practitioner and Antiracism Activist, to understand how efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion must start on an individual level, regardless of your organizational role.
eBooks
The links below will take you to the Cal Poly Learning Hub/the Robert E. Kennedy Library Online Database, please log in and you will be redirected to the book. Click "Start" to begin reading.
DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing It Right
With a focus on accountability and measurable outcomes, this guide challenges performative efforts and offers actionable strategies to create lasting, inclusive change in any organization.
Inclusive Talent Management: How Business Can Thrive In an Age of Diversity
Inclusive Talent Management explores how organizations can unlock the full potential of a diverse workforce. This book offers forward-thinking strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent in ways that embrace inclusion at every stage.
The Inclusion Imperative: How Real Inclusion Creates Better Business and Builds Better Societies
The Inclusion Imperative makes a powerful case for why true inclusion is essential—not just for business success, but for a better society. This book goes beyond diversity checklists to show how embedding real inclusion into workplace culture drives innovation, strengthens teams, and creates lasting social impact.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Through compelling research and real-world examples, the book exposes the gender gaps hidden in everything from workplace design to public policy. A must-read for advancing equity, it challenges us to rethink systems and structures to ensure inclusion is built on accurate, representative data.
Diversity Intelligence : Reimagining and Changing Perspectives
By reimagining how we view diversity, this book introduces the concept of “diversity intelligence” as a critical leadership skill. It provides tools to challenge assumptions and empowers individuals and organizations to lead with greater awareness and impact.
Articles
Is diversity management sufficient? Organizational inclusion to further performance
Diverse teams that combine both inherent and acquired traits are more likely to drive innovation and outperform competitors. Organizations that foster inclusive leadership—where employees feel safe sharing ideas and perspectives—are better positioned to capture new markets and spark creativity. Creating a culture that values difference enables companies to fully tap into the potential of their workforce.
Culture matters: The Influence of National Culture on Inclusion Climate
The diversity literature has recently emphasized a shift from diversity management toward diversity and inclusion management. Diversity and inclusion management aims at creating an inclusion climate within the workplace. Its scope goes beyond ensuring minority rights by encouraging the involvement of employees in decision making and most importantly the interpersonal integration of workers from minority and majority groups.
What Should Inclusion Really Look Like In The Workplace? TM
Inclusion, defined by Merriam-Webster as “the act of including; the state of being included.” A very simple definition that becomes more complicated upon implementation within organizations because of the different affinity groups that can exist and how to discover, fulfill, and include each affinity groups’ unique needs. It’s important to recognize that an affinity group may constitute merely one individual or multiple individuals. Regardless of size, all groups merit the active efforts of inclusion.
Workplace Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder
It is estimated that more than 3.5 million Americans live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Within the range of ASD, one person may have a high level of intelligence but not have the basic social skills required to navigate everyday life. In contrast, another person may have delayed learning of language skills. Overall, ASD affects each individual differently with a range of symptoms occurring at varying intensities from mild to severe in relation to social and communication skills.