Equity and Diversity
Our Commitment to Equity
Sacramento City College is committed to transforming students’ lives by helping them to achieve their educational goals. We strive to create an open-access learning environment where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.
We encourage students enter as authentic human beings with their own cultures, abilities, experiences, and languages. We recognize that systemic barriers can impact access to education.
That is why we are actively working to close equity gaps and build a campus climate rooted in inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, religion, or background.
What Equity Means to Us
Inclusive Learning
We design curriculum and teaching practices that reflect the diverse experiences of our students.
Support for Success
We offer resources—from basic needs to financial aid—to help students focus on their education.
Campus Culture
We strive to cultivate a campus culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every voice.
Professional Development
We provide training for faculty and staff to help foster more culturally responsive learning environments.
Sustainability
We create and sustain equitable practices across the college through advocacy, cultural engagement centers, and community partnerships.
Equity Programs
Disabilities Services (DSPS)
Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) provides students with disabilities the appropriate resources and reasonable accommodations they need to participate fully in college classes and campus activities.
EOPS Program
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at Sacramento City College is a student support program for educationally and economically disadvantaged students, funded by the State of California and the Los Rios Community College District.
HSI Early College Program
The HSI-Early College Program (HSI-ECP) focuses on early college initiatives and introduces our Latinx and low-income high school students to college via participation in Dual Enrollment.
Panther Cares
Panther Cares Center supports students experiencing housing and food insecurity by connecting them with community resources, such as CalFresh, technology, and emergency financial assistance, to address their basic needs and achieve financial stability.
Prison Reentry Education Program
The Prison and Reentry Education Program (PREP) proudly supports college students in correctional facilities and upon their return to our community.
Puente Project
The mission of the Puente Project is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to their communities as mentors and leaders to future generations.
Re-Emerging Scholars
Re-Emerging Scholars (RES) provides meaningful support in the lives of incarcerated, formerly-incarcerated, and justice-involved students looking to take steps toward a new path.
RISE Program
RISE stands for Respect, Integrity, Self-determination & Education. RISE is a Student Support program that focuses on creating a safe space for students to achieve their academic goals through counseling, tutoring, book lending, computer lab access and university tours.
Umoja-SBA
The Umoja-SBA learning community is committed to the academic success, personal growth, and development of students of African Ancestry as well as other students of diverse ancestries with an emphasis on first-year college students.
Cultural Engagement Centers
ASHÉ Center
ASHÉ Center and Umoja-SBA seek to enhance the educational experience for students of African descent at Sacramento City College.
Asian and Pacific Islander Center
The Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Center is a shared space that provides culturally affirming programs and services for students who come from similar and diverse East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, West Asian, North Asian, Filipino, and Pacific Islander cultural backgrounds.
Disability Cultural Center
The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is a welcoming space where disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent students, staff, and faculty build community, celebrate culture, and lead change at Sacramento City College.
Native American Student Success Center
Native American Student Success Center seeks to increase the successes and visibility of Native American and Indigenous students.
Pride Center
The Pride Center strives to build an inclusive campus that affirms and empowers LGBTQIA+ students through educational opportunities, intersectional support services, and building a sense of belonging
RAZA Center
RAZA Center and Puente Project seek to empower Latinx students, and other students of color.
Undocu-Resource Center
Sacramento City College aims to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for undocumented immigrant students from point of recruitment, to enrollment and completion of their goals.
More to Explore
Sacramento City College provides extensive opportunities for faculty and staff to engage in professional development and committee work related to student equity.
Committees, Trainings, and Equity Resources for Faculty and Staff
As part of a districtwide effort, Sacramento City College partnered with Hotep Consultants to conduct an equity study in 2024.
This study was intended to help the college understand how we serve our students and will guide us in our equity efforts moving forward: