moving beyond bias
a pilot program to change attitudes and practices on campus
Moving Beyond Bias was a learning program piloted between 2020–2025 on California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) campuses. This material has been implemented in trials nationwide — with positive outcomes — but never before on the scale of this collaborative program.
This pilot program was intended to supplement existing trainings available at your campus. The pilot period ended on October 1, 2025.
raising awareness
Participants examined personal biases and learned how they can influence behavior and decision-making in academic contexts.
applying key concepts fororganizational change
Participants viewed the connection between social group biases (whether positive or negative) and their potential impact on university policies, procedures and outcomes.
learningtools and strategies
The training introduced strategies to equip participants to both recognize and disrupt attitudes and practices that are rooted in bias.
practicing the interventions
Participants practiced the mindful use of tools and strategies to disrupt bias.