In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose sits down with Dr. Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardino.

Listen in as Morales discusses the unique challenges facing first-generation students and his insights on how overwhelmed higher education institutions can make a difference in supporting diverse students.

Stressing that DEI work is still a work in progress, Morales shares his strategic plan to not only help students thrive but aid the success of all faculty and staff as well.

KEY POINTS:

• Morales's journey in higher education leadership

• Unique challenges facing first-generation students in higher education

• The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board at CSU, San Bernardino

• Reflecting on Dr. Morales’s goals and plans for the future

• What does CSU, San Bernadino look like post-pandemic?

QUOTABLES:

“Serving first-generation students is an ongoing challenge. We're far from perfect as a university community.”

“Creating these six DEI subcommittees is our attempt to institutionalize diversity, equity, and inclusion and to build a DEI culture into the structure of the university itself, across all departments and divisions."

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Dr. Tomás D. Morales, president of California State University, San Bernardino

About the President | Welcome to the President's Office | CSUSB

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