Diversity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
The SDSU College of Engineering, as part of a Hispanic-serving institution residing on Kumeyaay land, is committed to creating a safe working and learning environment that promotes mutual respect for each and every member of the College. In this nourishing atmosphere, each member can thrive and flourish to their fullest potential.
The College believes that a diversity of ideas and viewpoints are vital to the engineering profession and the advancement of all engineering disciplines. Diverse voices in engineering enhance perspective and innovation. By valuing inclusivity, the College will develop engineers who are global citizens capable of solving current and emerging problems. These values create synergy, cultivate role models and foster transformative ideas that accelerate the success of the College and its impact on society.
College of Engineering DEI Committee Members
Strategic Plan
Update Spring 2025: In alignment with the next phase of our campus-wide strategic plan, We Rise We Defy: Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives, the College of Engineering will spend the next several months evaluating progress toward the goals outlined in its 2020 diversity plan. We will also be planning the next iteration of the plan to align with the university’s second phase of the strategic plan, for the 2025-2030 period. Watch this space for updates and connect with our Diversity Council or Diversity Liaison to get involved!
Two Students, One Mentor, 25 Years Apart
Engineering senior Jamilla Thomas follows in her mother and older sister’s footsteps at SDSU.
Diversity Programs
The program provides K-12 students with project-based learning, female engineering student mentors, and opportunities to visit a Femineer® affiliate university, while building a sustainable program and community for current and future STEM leaders.
SDSU’s Women in Engineering Program was created in Fall 2019 to engage and provide support for undergraduates, graduates, and female faculty to create a welcoming community within the College of Engineering.
ASEE Bronze Level Award has been granted to the SDSU College of Engineering with exemplar status for 2019-2023. The award recognizes institutions for their efforts recruiting and supporting women and people of color.
