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We are excited to announce that San Diego State University (SDSU) will now serve as the lead institution for the Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (SoCal HERC).  SoCal HERC includes more than 700 regional HERC colleagues and 30 diverse institutions, universities, research institutes, teaching hospitals, and community colleges, representing over 450,000 students.

"SDSU is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community through dedicated student support services and expanded recruitment efforts for faculty, staff and students," said Salvador Hector Ochoa, SDSU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. “This partnership with HERC only strengthens that effort and provides the university the unique opportunity to support the region as a leader in developing a campus community where all are welcome, supported and excelling.”

SDSU’s leadership role with the SoCal HERC further strengthens the university’s commitment to creating an inclusive academic community that reflects the diversity of the state of California. As the primary “influencer” of a regional network of individuals and institutions who are committed to building diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty and staff and students, SDSU is at the center of a community that spans all five counties in Southern California (Central Coast, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego Counties). This community includes more than 30 diverse institutions, universities, research institutes, teaching hospitals, and community colleges.

“The Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium actively connects California’s diverse workforce to good career opportunities in higher education and helps our Southern California colleges and universities create truly inclusive workplaces,” said Jennifer Park, SDSU Campus Director of Inclusive Recruitment and SoCal HERC Regional Director

SoCal HERC’s community includes over 450,000 students, 700 regional HERC colleagues and over 6,000 national HERC colleagues. Prior to moving to SDSU, the SoCal HERC was housed at the University of California, San Diego, where the regional initiative launched in 2003.

“SDSU joins 13 colleges and universities, including University of Washington, Oregon Health & Science University, and Harvard University, that have elevated their commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education workforce by serving as regional lead institutions," said Ruth Molina, Governance Board Chair of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. "Their dedication allows HERC to address regional issues head-on; promote higher ed careers to diverse and talented job seekers; and create a space for individual HERC members to network outside of their institutions or systems.”  

We look forward to working with SDSU in our collective efforts to build a higher education workplace where people from all backgrounds and perspectives can thrive!






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