Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vision
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, and fostering a socially just, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The college has developed a DEI Strategic Action Plan to focus its efforts to achieve this.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events
CAFES organizes events throughout the year focused on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. These events are designed to bring together people from across the college, campus and community to celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, learn from each other, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Multicultural Scholars Program
The goal of this mentorship program is to provide leadership and career mentoring for select student, all who are CAFES majors and will graduate in June 2026 or later. Students receive an $8,000 scholarship, one-on-one mentoring from a CAFES professor; and tours and networking opportunities with industry partners. The program’s aim is to diversify students for leadership roles.
Multicultural Agriculture Program
The mission of the Multicultural Agriculture Program (MAP) is to provide academic and personal support to undergraduate students of all cultural backgrounds in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences with a peer-based structure that cultivates student achievement and a sense of community.
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CAFES Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Each spring, the college hosts its annual CAFES Faculty and Staff Awards, where it celebrates the accomplishment and work of its faculty and staff. One category is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award, which celebrates members of the Cal Poly community who have exhibited exceptional commitment to enhancing campus climate.
College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
The CAFES Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee promotes a culture that embraces differences, works for equity, and recognizes that a community learns more when everyone is included. We educate the students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners by promoting conversation, training, events and communication about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our college.
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