CPP Condemns Antisemitism and Islamophobia

November 9, 2023

Dear Cal Poly Pomona Community,

In an email message to campus on November 7, we stated that “Cal Poly Pomona affirms the importance of free speech and expression in fostering the intellectual life of our community.” Given the rise of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents across the nation and on our own campus, we felt it was important to follow up and make our stance and expectations clear.

While we are committed to fostering a campus environment that values and critically engages with diverse viewpoints, we reject all forms of antisemitism and Islamophobia, violence, discrimination, and racism, as well as anti-Israeli and anti-Palestinian sentiment. If we aspire to be an inclusive campus marked by mutual respect, we must collectively stand against hate.

Campus safety and the well-being of all Broncos are our top priorities, and multiple campus divisions are working together to ensure adherence to all safety procedures. We have stepped up security and outreach to affected student groups and we will be sharing guidance for administrators, faculty and staff. Our expectation is that faculty, staff, students and administrators will engage in classroom and other discussions in a manner that is respectful of all CPP community members.

If you witness or experience an instance of bias or hate, including verbal, written, physical threats or racial harassment, please report it to the University Police Department and the Office of Equity and Compliance.

University Police Department
Main Office Number: 909-869-3061
Non-Emergency After Hours: 909-869-3070
Anonymous Crime Tips: 909-869-3399
Email: police@cpp.edu

Office of Equity and Compliance
Main office number: 909-869-4646
Email: officeofequity@cpp.edu
Use this form to report harassment and discrimination

If you are unsure where to report your concern or if you have questions about this message, please contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence at inclusive-excel@cpp.edu.

Sincerely,

S. Terri Gomez
Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Christina Gonzales
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Cindy Pickett
Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer