STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION (SQE) Internships

SQE Internships offer a unique opportunity for students at CSU campuses to learn about the issues currently facing public higher education and the techniques and strategies for organizing students and other communities around these issues. In-person and virtual educational sessions taught by experienced labor and community organizers are offered for Interns to learn about the history of community organization in general and at CSU, the use of various outreach techniques such as on-campus tabling, petitions, creating flyers, classroom presentations, collaborating with faculty, organizing demonstrations and teach ins.  In this educational endeavor Interns also work closely in person with the faculty advisors at each of the CSU campuses for mentorship, both in small groups and one-on-one.

As an important part of the STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION internships, students also have opportunities for practical hands-on participation in community organization effort.  This allows Interns to learn through active practical experience in SQE’s community outreach campaigns, informing students and the public about the critical issues impacting students today with respect to public higher education, including tuition increases, campus safety and policing, quality of life and faculty compensation.

STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION (SQE) also offers informational meetings, teach-ins, and workshops in connection with its specific campaigns.  STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION (SQE) prepares and distributes written materials with information, news and commentary on each of its campaigns, including petitions, flyers, press releases, social media and its website.  In addition, STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION’s (SQE) on-campus tabling activities and demonstrations allow its Interns and members to inform students and others about these campaigns.

One or more STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION Internships are available on each of the CSU campuses each academic year. Course credit is available for some internship projects.

No prior community organization experience is required.

To apply for a STUDENTS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION (SQE) Internship, please visit the CFA website.

What Is SQE?

Students for Quality Education (SQE) was formed in 2007-2008 by students in the California State University system to build the student movement for educational rights in public higher education. We were assisted in our efforts by the California Faculty Association and operate under its auspices.

History

  • Our movement for educational justice in the CSU is not new. Students in the 1960s fought to open up the University for working families and immigrant students. They demanded high quality and relevant education, and badly needed student services such as the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). From this movement the CSU grew to become the People’s University, open to all who met the basic requirements for entrance.
  • Continuing that fire, SQE is organizing to stop attacks from happening on CSU campuses around the state. We are committed to fighting for a free, accessible, quality CSU for all. By free we also mean free from debt, discrimination, and fear.
Mural painting of Students for Quality Education.

Time, Place, Manner (TPM) Accusations Reporting Form

If you are a CSU student and have been accused of violating the Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) policy on your campus by your administration, please complete this online form and share your experience with us.


SQE Disorientation Guide

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A Disorientation Guide on California State University

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Meet Your SQE Coordinators

Ade Gutierrez-Diaz

Northern California Student Organizing Coordinator
(916) 717-3655

Gary Daniels

Southern California Student Organizing Coordinator
916) 798-7710

Luna Lund

Central California Student Organizing Coordinator
(916) 715-7107

CFA Student Organizer Internship Application

To apply, please fill out the online application and attach a resume and two references.  Must be a current student to apply.

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