Faculty of Color Learning Community
Faculty of Color Learning Community
Welcome to the Faculty of Color Learning Community (FOCLC)! FOCLC is a community that focuses on the success of faculty of color. There is a shared understanding that this is an anti-racist space. With that in mind, the community is open to all faculty members to join, with participants being aware of the impact that their race/ethnicity brings to the space. Membership in the FOCLC is not predicated on belonging to a specific social identity group.
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Programs (DIEP) support the purpose of having an inclusive and equitable environment, which is why FOCLC was created. DIEP’s ultimate goal is to provide resources and champion our faculty of color's success at an institutional level.
Community Purpose
The purpose of FOCLC is to support the retention of faculty of color at Cal State Fullerton. FOCLC is a space to unpack the institutional nuances that impact faculty of color in their trajectory to retention, tenure, and promotion through full professor status.
Through the FOCLC, faculty identify common barriers and develop strategies to foster successful scholarship teaching and service requirements for retention tenure and promotion, and promotion to full professorship.
Benefits of Being a Member of the FOCLC
Community Building Events
These events support community-building events for FOCLC members. They are a space for faculty to share ideas, relate to each other, and discuss nuances and topics unique to their respective positions and the tenure process.
Writing Support
Faculty members can schedule time with editors to review their scholarship. Faculty are encouraged to write in community. Research funding opportunities will be explored. These resources are limited to FOCLC members.
