CalArts is committed to a diverse and equitable environment in the workplace, within the classrooms, studios and beyond.

Issues of equity and diversity are indispensable to the vitality of CalArts, where the community constantly strives to deepen intercultural awareness and provide robust support mechanisms for students from increasingly varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Students, faculty and staff with concerns regarding issues of equity and/or diversity at CalArts are encouraged to address these issues with CalArts' Institute Diversity Officer Eva Graham.

Call for Equity and Diversity Committee Members

CalArts is seeking Faculty, Staff and Students to serve on the Equity and Diversity Committee for the 2019-2020 academic year. The committee members will liaison with students, faculty and staff through regular meetings and events; create effective and thought-provoking programming around questions of equity and diversity, specifically designed for artists and cultural producers broadly defined; and help frame effective platforms of engagement to keep issues of equity and diversity on the forefront.

To apply for the Committee, please contact Institute Diversity Officer Eva Graham at egraham@calarts.edu or call 661-222-2785.

Title IX Coordinators

CalArts designates a Title IX coordinator and deputy coordinator to serve as institute liaisons for reports of sex discrimination and to discuss questions or concerns relating to the investigation of complaints received, reporting and compliant procedures and education and training opportunities across campus.

  • Title IX Coordinator: Eva Graham, Institute Diversity Officer
  • Jennie Watson, Human Resources Manager
  • Dionne Simmons, Director, Community Rights and Responsibilities, Title IX Coordinator