Bailey College Student DEI Resources

HELPFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS

Inclusive Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

BAILEY COLLEGE / CAL POLY

• BEACoN Research Scholars Program
  BEACoN stands for Believe, Educate & Empower, Advocate, Collaborate, Nurture and is a innovative program run by the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion for underrepresented students to gain research experience.
• U-RISE provides funded research opportunities to students from underrepresented groups and helps develop their identities as scientists.
• Teaching for Inclusivity and Equity Residency (TIER) Programs
  Candidates to the Spanish Authorization for Bilingual Educators (SABE) program can apply to participate in the TIER Residency program, which provides $27,000 to candidates who commit to teaching in a local partner district for at least three years.
• Other Scholarships and Financial Aid
  Learn more about scholarships and financial aid at Cal Poly that you are eligible for.
   

EXTERNAL (OFF CAMPUS)

• Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program supports outstanding early career faculty committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in science.
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Scholarships and Pathways in Neuroscience Program
  • Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship and Sony Music Group Scholars Program provides pathways for underrepresented students in medicine and science to increase the pipeline of Black physicians and scientists. Open to students of color from underrepresented communities.

Inclusive Research Opportunities

BAILEY COLLEGE / CAL POLY

• BEACoN Research Scholars Program
  BEACoN stands for Believe, Educate & Empower, Advocate, Collaborate, Nurture and is a innovative program run by the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion for underrepresented students to gain research experience.
• U-RISE provides funded research opportunities to students from underrepresented groups and helps develop their identities as scientists.
• Nuestra Ciencia is an interdisciplinary and bilingual program addressing misconceptions in microbiology and advocating STEM to young LatinX students.
• Mi Gente, Nuestra Salud is a project housed in Cal Poly’s Center for Health Research addressing health inequities through direct outreach to local underserved community members.
• Frost Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
• Other Student Research Opportunities in the Bailey College
• Other Student Research Opportunities at Cal Poly
   

EXTERNAL (OFF CAMPUS)

• Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program supports outstanding early career faculty committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in science.

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View or download the Bailey College Diversity Action Plan.

View the Cal Poly Diversity Statement.
View Cal Poly's Strategic Plan.

RELEVANT LINKS AND RESOURCES

The Bailey College Inclusion and Equity Committee (IDEAS)
Learn about the committee's vision, mission, values and objectives.

The Bailey College Inclusion and Equity Fund
Learn about and apply for available funding to support important learning and work associated with equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice.

Bailey College Peer Mentors
Learn about the Bailey College's peer mentoring program in which students are paired with someone invested in their success.

Cal Poly's Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI)
Learn about campuswide resources and objectives related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Bias Incident Reporting
Learn about how the campus Bias Incident Reporting Team serves and supports Cal Poly students, faculty and staff in an effort to empower a positive learning and working community.