Diversity Learning Objectives
The Diversity Learning Objectives (DLOs) were established in 2008 as an addendum to the University Learning Objectives (ULOs) in AS-663-08. Then, in AS-836-17, the DLOs were required to be aligned with USCP criteria. The following Diversity Learning Objectives update the existing DLOs in AS-663-08 in order to create more assessible objectives; and, these updated DLOs appropriately map to all United States Cultural Pluralism criteria as required by AS-836-17. Finally, the updated DLOs map to Article 4 of CSU Executive Order 1100R as a way for the university to maintain curricular cohesion.
As a result, according to the DLOs as adopted in 2008 and updated in this resolution, all Cal Poly graduates should be able to:
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Recognize and understand the contributions to knowledge and civilization that have been made by members of diverse cultural and gender groups and other historically marginalized people in the United States and across the world(1);
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Understand the history of issues related to diversity, social and economic inequities, and political power in the United States and across the world;
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Analyze the current social, political, artistic, and/or economic lives of historically marginalized people in the United States and across the world;
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Analyze the various institutions and structures that create and maintain social, economic, and political inequality in the United States and across the world; and, identify those that offer redress for these issues;
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Define and describe the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their respective disciplines;
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Critically examine their own personal beliefs, attitudes, and biases about historically marginalized people and cultures in the United States and across the world.
(1) Note: This NEW DLO is directly adapted from Article 4 of CSU Executive Order 1100R that reads: “Instruction approved to fulfill the following [General Education] subject area distribution requirements should recognize the contributions to knowledge and civilization that have been made by members of diverse cultural and gender groups.”
Source:
Academic Senate Resolution: AS-882-19 "Resolution on Updating the Diversity Learning Objectives" (PDF). Approved 3 July 2019.
Updated: 7/8/2025