最高法院的判决
30 June 2023
Dear Campus Community,
This week, the Supreme Court released a number of decisions that directly impact many 我们圣何塞州立大学的社区成员. 这是我们支持的时刻 one another, reflect on our values, and continue to take institutional actions that affirm and leverage what research of the past 20+ years have told us: Diversity matters. Diversity makes us smarter and more compassionate human beings. Your presence matters and you belong here. Our 大学学习目标 are clear - the 菠菜网lol正规平台 experience is designed to ensure that students have the power 成为终身学习者，拥有成功的未来. 能力为“学生” live and work intelligently, responsibly, and cooperatively in a multicultural society and to develop abilities to address complex issues and problems” cannot happen without a diverse community that is working toward equity and engaging in inclusive practices. This week’s set of SCOTUS rulings are not aligned with these values.
Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court ruling overturning affirmative action is profoundly disappointing. It ignores the legacy of enslavement and systemic discrimination in our country, and the extensive research that documents the educational benefits of a diverse campus 关于教育成果和创新. 而加州所有的公立学院和大学 have operated under Proposition 209, the law that prohibits race as a factor in admission and public-sector contracts since 1996, it has resulted in significant decreases in higher education access of people from marginalized communities and is not a model policy for the country. Research shows that a lack of access to higher education has a direct link to the persistent wealth gap of Black/African American and other historically 资源不足的社区.
菠菜网lol正规平台 continues to strive towards addressing systemic inequities by identifying the barriers to access, thoughtfully refining our fully comprehensive admission process, and resourcing retention programs for our fully qualified and historically under-resourced student populations. We remain committed to increasing access and removing barriers for all students, thereby ensuring our students are prepared to embrace a future full 有就业和经济保障的可能性.
The court’s decision Friday to strike down the administration’s 学生贷款减免计划, represents another potential real-world obstacle for students. As an institution, we will continue to advocate for affordable pathways to higher education.
LGBTQ+ Discrimination
And as we conclude Pride Month celebrations, we know that the efforts to address LGBTQ+ 歧视远远超出了六月. 法院的判决来自科罗拉多州 anti-discrimination law case as well as the onslaught of other anti-LBGTQ legislation being created across the country, has left many of our community members with feelings of sadness, fear, anger, and even more unsure of their safety and ability to just live their lives. We affirm that true inclusion means that all marginalized communities should have equal access to goods and services without fear of unjust discrimination. 近15年来，我们的校园 PRIDE Center has served and will continue to serve as a place where the LGBTQ+ community can turn 寻求支持和倡导. 菠菜网lol正规平台 has a long history of LGBTQ+ activism and remains an institution where the LGBTQ+ community is welcomed, honored, and celebrated.
大法官索尼娅·索托马约尔 反对Elenis的判决[pdf] 提醒我们，这一切都不是新鲜事:
Around the country, there has been a backlash to the movement for liberty and equality 针对性别和性少数群体. 新的包容形式遭到了反动的抵制 exclusion. This is heartbreaking. 可悲的是，它也很熟悉. When the civil rights and women’s rights movements sought equality in public life, some public establishments refused. Some even claimed, based on sincere religious beliefs, constitutional rights to discriminate. The brave Justices who once sat on this Court decisively rejected those claims."
本周的决定 are 令人心碎，但工作必须继续. 我们菠菜网lol正规平台的价值观仍然清晰而坚定. Diversity is a strength and enriches the educational experience while preparing students to be compassionate individuals who are able to see wholeness and humanity in others. Diversity and difference in a student body reflects the complexities and realities 我们所处的世界和人类经历. 思想和讨论的多样性 是严谨学术教育的基石吗.
As we look towards the future, we can find hope in one another. Our 菠菜网lol正规平台 community is composed of students, staff, faculty, and alumni who are living full lives, continuously 努力为所有人创造一个更美好的世界. 这些裁决违背了我们的价值观，但是 我们的决心依然明确和坚定.
Dawn Lee, Ph.D.
临时首席多元化官
学生资源:
If you have a mental health emergency and need immediate assistance please contact
辅导及心理服务. 总有一个工作人员可以
assist you. 请致电408-924-5910或访问我们的hpchina360.com/wellness. All of our
services are being offered either in person or online through confidential video or
phone sessions. You may also call 辅导及心理服务’ main number
408-924-5910 after hours and press 4 to connect with our after-hours crisis service.
员工资源:
访问lifemmatters®获取更多信息. Password: SPARTANS
To speak with someone from LifeMatters® confidentially, call 800-367-7474.
菠菜网lol正规平台社区资源
You may also call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 9-8-8.
In addition, you may contact the Crisis Text Line by sending a text for help: Text
HOME to 741741. 两条线路都是全天候服务的.
If you are experiencing discrimination and need assistance, contact the Office for 机会平等或举报偏见事件 here
向菠菜网lol正规平台大学警察报告:
下班后的紧急情况，请拨打911. 如果你住在学校，请给学校打电话
police at 408-924-2222.
