Working to address systemic barriers especially those of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, language, and family background.
Student Equity
Through Student Equity, Coastline aims to support students through programs and resources that help each student achieve their educational goals.
Equity Resources
As a student at Coastline we want to ensure that your basic needs are met to assist you in reaching our goals of student success. The Office of Student Equity in collaboration with other departments of campus have resources available to assist Coastline Students.
Technology Assistance
Need a computer or webcam to attend your online courses? Students can apply for Coastline's Emergency Computer Loan Program. Computers can be borrowed to assist in the completion of classes, however must be returned. If interested, please complete and submit the Technology Access Form
Food Assistance
Coastline's Food Pantry is open for grocery pick-ups. Email Maureen Schaller or text her at (714) 241-6004, or visit Coastline Cares Food Pantry for more information.
Income Benefits Information
Income Benefits for College Student
Student Complaints
Coastline College extends to all students the right to file a complaint or grievance to be addressed. Coastline. The right to grieve may be initiated at any time when the student has a grievance against any college employee, policy, or procedure at Coastline College.
If you as a student have experienced, harassment, discrimination or would like to share any concerns, we ask that you do so.
Every effort will be made to preserve confidentiality as grievances are fairly and equitably considered. The procedures allow students to exhaust every administrative level possible to receiving a fair and complete hearing of their concerns in an effort to seek resolution.
Coastline Service Complaint Form
Equity Initiatives/Activities
BOOKS AND ARTICLES
Equity Books
Equity Articles
- NADOHE Webinar and Resources: COVID-19: DE&I Implications and Considerations Webinar Recording, PowerPoint, and Resources/Best Practices Document
- San Diego State University: Maintaining Equity and Inclusion in Virtual Learning Environments
- University of Maryland: Keep Teaching: During Prolonged Campus or Building Closures
- Rice University: Inclusion, Equity, and Access While Teaching Remotely
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (Collection): Coping With Coronavirus: How Faculty Members Can Support Students in Traumatic Times.
- Chapman University: Incorporating a Student Needs Assessment into Your Course (references to Rice University)
- University of California: Equity & Inclusion During COVID-19
- The increasing significance of digital equity in higher education
- Seven Crucial Research Findings that can help people deal with COVID-19
- APA Calls for Destigmatizing Coronavirus
- Combating Bias and Stigma Related to COVID-19
- Moving Online Now: How to Keep Teaching During Coronavirus
- American Bar Association: How Will COVID-19 Effect Equity in Education?
Past Student Equity Plans
What is Student Equity at Coastline?
Coastline's Student Equity Office defines Student Equity as fair access, opportunity, and advancement for all students, while working to address systemic barriers especially those of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, language, and family background that prohibit student success. All of the people involved in Student Equity are committed to allowing each student to have individualized instruction, opportunity, and the support needed for success.
NEED BOOKS FOR CLASSES? CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A BOOK VOUCHER
Book Vouchers: Fall 2021
The Student Equity book voucher is awarded to eligible students in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility and financial aid eligibility. Students participating in the Book Voucher program agree to return their books to the Student Equity Office at the conclusion of the semester, to be donated to the Coastline lending library and complete a follow up survey.
- Students taking 7+ units may receive a $300 voucher, Students taking 1-6 units may receive a $150 voucher.
- Purchases may be for your required course books/materials only.
- There will be no cash back for unused amounts.
- No cash refunds will be given for items purchased with this voucher.
- Return of any books purchased with this voucher is subject to the return policy of the bookstore.
Applications open August 2, 2021 @ 9am (PST)
The program does not guarantee a book voucher service. It is contingent upon student eligibility and available funds. All exchanges and returns are done at the bookstore in compliance with the bookstore's return/exchange policy.
All books and required course material (lab kits) purchased are subject to audit. Violation of any of the above terms will result in the requirement to reimburse the college for the total amount of books purchased with the voucher. The individual will also be excluded from future voucher eligibility.
First day you can use your book voucher: August 9, 2021
Last day you can use your book voucher: November 8, 2021
HOW TO FIND CLASSES WITH FREE TEXTBOOKS
Looking for classes with free textbooks? Follow these steps:
- Go to coastline.edu and select "Class Schedule & Catalog" under Academics
- Once you've opened the seachable class schedule, select the desired term
- Select the subject(s) you want to take
- Under Attributes, select "Zero Cost Materials"
- After you hit search, all classes with free materials and textbooks will appear
You can also watch Elizabeth Horan, Coastline's Librarian, explain in a video how to find classes with free textbooks on the Textbook Help webpage.
COASTLINE'S EMERGENCY COMPUTER LOAN PROGRAM
Need a computer or webcam to attend your online courses?
Students can apply for our Emergency Computer Loan Program. Computers can be borrowed to assist in the completion of classes - however, they must be returned. If interested, submit the Technology Access Form.
Guided Pathways
In 2017-2018, Coastline defined Guided Pathways efforts as an equity-based mindset and practice to facilitate student success. Equity is defined as achieving parity in student educational outcomes for all student groups at Coastline. Our Guided Pathways efforts are using an equity lens to examine the following and the impact on historically marginalized students:
- Systemic and structural barriers
- Practices
- Policies
Coastline must identify the mentioned and then remove barriers that have historically marginalized students.
Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) Work Group
SEA Meetings
FIRST MONDAY of each month 9:00 - 11:00am via Zoom
Committee Mandate: The Student Equity and Achievement Work Group provides direction for the efforts, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing Student Equity and Achievement Plan, which is intended to encourage student engagement and guide teaching practices, as well as foster an inclusive and equitable campus environment. The Work Group members act as area representatives, providing recommendations and direction regarding mandates, applicable legislation, and needs.
Coastline #1 for Diversity
Coastline College Ranked #1 in CA for Diversity
Coastline College serves 24,886 students (7% of students are full-time). It is one of 17 community colleges within Orange County, CA. The Community College Review ranks it as #1 in California.
Diversity Score
Coastline's Diversity Score is 0.83 - well above California's score of 0.73 and the national average of 0.51 in community colleges. Minority enrollment at Coastline is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian).