CSU Systemwide and Campus Committee Qualifications

Tribal Nominees

Tribal nominees must be a member of a federally or non-federally recognized California Indian Tribe as defined by Section 8012 of the Health and Safety Code. Committee members shall have preferred experience in any of the following:

  • Tribal Historic Preservation Officer work;
  • Repatriation of human remains and cultural items pursuant to CalNAGPRA/NAGPRA;
  • Cultural resources protection under Tribal, state, and federal law; or
  • Consultation with state and federal entities and

Preference shall be given to members of a California Indian Tribe.

CSU Staff/Faculty Members

CSU Staff/Faculty members must be affiliated with or employed by the California State University and have the following:

  • A graduate degree in any of the following: Archaeology, Anthropology, Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Law, Sociology, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or History, with a focus in California; and
  • A minimum of five years’ experience working in his or her field of

Preference: Preference shall be given to members of a California Indian Tribe and to members who have demonstrated, through their professional experience, the ability to work in collaboration with Native American Tribes.