To better serve its student body and reflect campus demographics, Sacramento State is implementing a cluster hire of 17 faculty members with an expertise in working with Latino students, school officials said. These instructors will start teaching in fall 2025.
The university's student population is 37% Hispanic or Latino, representing the largest ethnic group at the university. Only 9.6% of faculty are Latino, with the majority being lecturers.
These hires are 'a start' to tackling the disproportionate representation, said Amber Gonzalez, an associate professor of child and adolescent development.
For students, to see someone who looks like them and shares a lived experience is empowering. Diversifying faculty contributes to building a safe environment for students of color and offers culturally relevant curriculum.
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